New Product Development

Mensa Brands Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 300,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Mensa Brands Pvt Ltd is seeking an NPD Executive with a keen eye for aesthetics and trends to drive product development from concept to launch. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to manage development cycles, vendor coordination, and inventory checks.

The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, proficiency in MS Office, and familiarity with Illustrator/Photoshop is a plus.

Qualifications

• Design thinking mindset and eye for aesthetics.
• Strong awareness of global and local trends.
• Ability to manage product development cycles and vendor coordination.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate trend research and provide design input.
• Collaborate with vendors for sampling, approvals, and orders.
• Track inventory with warehouse team and flag shortages or delays.
• Ensure products meet brand design, quality, and finishing standards.

Skills

Aesthetics awareness

Trend awareness

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Tools

MS Office

Illustrator

Photoshop

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a creative and detail-oriented NPD Executive from a design institute. The ideal candidate should have a keen eye for aesthetics, an understanding of trends, and the ability to turn concepts into tangible products. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to manage product development cycles, vendor coordination, and inventory checks.

Key Responsibilities

• Trend Research & Design Input
• Track global & local market trends, colors, and materials.
• Contribute creative ideas for new product lines.

Product Development

• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers for product sampling and approvals.
• Place purchase orders, follow up with vendors, and ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective, high-quality sourcing.

Inventory Coordination

• Conduct inventory checks and align with the warehouse team.
• Highlight shortages, delays, or quality issues proactively.

Quality & Detail Orientation

• Ensure every product meets brand standards in design, quality, and finishing.

Qualifications & Skills

• Strong sense of aesthetics, trend awareness, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); knowledge of design tools (Illustrator/Photoshop) is a plus.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.