Job Summary

V2 Retail Ltd; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 3,000,000 - 6,000,000; Full time

Job summary

V2 Retail Ltd in India is seeking a senior professional for Head Designer – Buyer – Merchandising & Product Development to lead design, buying, merchandising and PD for Women, Men and Kids.

You will shape seasonal concepts, manage vendor negotiations, ensure cost-effective, trend-aligned designs, and drive category growth with strong leadership. This role requires end-to-end category responsibility and collaboration with planning, sourcing, quality, supply chain and retail teams.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in buying, merchandising, design, or product development.
• Experience in value fashion / mass retail.
• Strong exposure to Women, Men, and Kids categories.
• Experience in handling end-to-end category responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and product development for Women, Men, and Kids.
• Plan and execute buying strategies as per budget and sales plan.
• Develop category-wise range planning and assortment mix.
• Lead and mentor design, buyers, merchandisers and PD teams.
• Ensure pricing, margins, and sell-through tracking.
• Collaborate with planning, sourcing, quality, supply chain, and retail teams.

Skills

Leadership

Merchandising

Product development

Design sense

Vendor management

Negotiation

Strategic planning

Tools

MS Excel

SAP

CorelDraw

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

We are looking for a senior professional for the role of Head Designer – Buyer – Merchandising & Product Development.
This role will handle design, buying, merchandising, and PD for Women, Men, and Kids categories. The position requires strong leadership, product sense, and commercial understanding to drive category growth and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

Design & Product Development (PD)

• Lead design and product development for Women, Men, and Kids
• Create seasonal themes, collections, color palettes, and styles
• Ensure designs are commercial, trend-aligned, and cost-effective
• Approve samples, fits, and final styles before production

Buying (Buyer Role)

• Plan and execute buying strategies as per budget and sales plan
• Finalize vendor selection, product costing, and negotiations
• Ensure best price, quality, and timelines from suppliers
• Manage buying calendar and ensure on-time deliveries

Merchandising

• Develop category-wise range planning and assortment mix
• Ensure correct pricing, margin, and quantity planning
• Track sales performance, stock movement, and sell-through
• Take corrective actions for slow-moving products

Business & Team Management

• Work closely with planning, sourcing, quality, supply chain, and retail teams
• Lead and mentor designers, buyers, merchandisers, and PD teams
• Support management in achieving sales, margin, and inventory targets

Software & System Knowledge

• Strong working knowledge of MS Excel
• Experience in PLM / ERP systems (SAP preferred)
• Knowledge of design software like CorelDraw / Adobe Illustrator (preferred)

Experience & Qualification

• 10+ years of experience in Buying, Merchandising, Design, or Product Development
• Experience in value fashion / mass retail is preferred
• Strong exposure to Women, Men, and Kids categories
• Experience in handling end-to-end category responsibility

Key Skills Required

• Strong product, fabric, and market knowledge
• Commercial mindset with focus on cost, margin, and sell-through
• Vendor management and negotiation skills
• Leadership and team-handling capability
• Good communication and coordination skills

Why Join V2 Retail?

• Leadership role with high responsibility and visibility
• Opportunity to work on large-scale retail categories
• Fast-growing organization with long-term career growth