Development and Production Co-ordinator

Margene; Delhi; On-site; INR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Margene is seeking an organized Fashion Design and Merchandising Assistant to manage product development and production in India, from design handover to bulk production. The role requires regular visits to factories and suppliers across Delhi NCR and beyond, working closely with founders and the London team.

You will translate briefs into tech packs, launch proto/SMS samples, and coordinate fabric, trims, and embroidery. The candidate should have 1–2 years' experience and travel willingness.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years' experience in fashion design, product development or production.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, pattern cutting, fabrics and trims.
• Experience creating professional tech packs.
• Proficiency in Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel and Word.
• Willing and able to travel regularly for factory visits.

Responsibilities

• Attend design handovers and translate briefs into technical packs for proto, SMS and production.
• Launch and follow up proto and SMS samples, working directly with factories through development and fittings.
• Source and manage fabrics, trims and raw materials, identifying new suppliers and vendors.
• Coordinate embroidery, print, surface development and other techniques from brief to approval.
• Visit factories and suppliers regularly to monitor sampling and resolve issues.
• For ad hoc or experimental styles, source and manage local tailors, pattern cutters and specialists.
• Manage development‑to‑production handovers with approved specs and materials.
• Monitor bulk production and conduct in‑line and final quality control.
• Maintain the seasonal range plan and critical path, updating the team on status.
• Flag delays and quality concerns, working with suppliers to find solutions.

Skills

Fashion design

Product development

Production coordination

Tech packs

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design / Fashion Technology

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Excel

Word

Job description

Margene is looking for an organized and resourceful Fashion Design and Merchandising Assistant to join our team. Working closely with the founders and London team, you will manage product development and production in India - from design handover and sampling through sourcing, supplier coordination, and bulk production. This is a hands‑on, on-the-ground role requiring regular visits to factories, suppliers, markets and vendors across Delhi NCR and beyond.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attend design handovers and translate briefs into clear technical packs for proto, SMS and production.
• Launch and follow up proto and SMS samples, working directly with factories through development and fittings.
• Source and manage fabrics, trims and raw materials, identifying new suppliers and specialist vendors where required.
• Coordinate embroidery, print, surface development and other specialist techniques from initial brief through approval.
• Visit factories and suppliers regularly to monitor sampling, resolve development issues and keep styles on schedule.
• For ad hoc or experimental styles, source and manage local tailors, pattern cutters, craftspeople and specialist makers outside the regular factory network.
• Manage development‑to‑production handovers, ensuring approved specifications, materials and construction details are correctly followed.
• Monitor bulk production and conduct in‑line and final quality control.
• Maintain the seasonal range plan and critical path, keeping the wider team updated on the status of every style.
• Proactively flag delays, quality concerns and development issues, working with suppliers to find solutions.

THE CANDIDATE

• 1-2 years' experience in fashion design, product development, production or a similar role.
• Degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Technology or a related discipline.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, pattern cutting, fabrics, trims and manufacturing.
• Experience creating professional tech packs.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel and Word.
• Highly organised, detail‑oriented and confident managing multiple developments simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with factories and suppliers.
• Proactive, hard‑working and comfortable working independently.
• Willing and able to travel regularly for factory and supplier visits.