Product Development Executive cum Pattern Master

Candor Textiles Pvt. Ltd.; Indore District; On-site; INR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Candor Textiles Pvt. Ltd. in Indore is seeking a hands-on Product Development professional to drive garment samples from tech packs to final submission.

You will coordinate with merchandising, pattern, cutting and sewing teams, arrange fabrics and trims, monitor construction and finishing, and ensure timely sample delivery. You will also handle pattern making and occasional pattern corrections, interpret tech packs, ensure fit and quality, and collaborate with sewing and production to translate

Qualifications

• Practical experience in garment sample development and sewing operations.
• Working knowledge of pattern making, pattern correction, garment fitting, and measurements.
• Good understanding of garment construction, fabrics, trims, and sewing techniques.
• Ability to read and understand tech packs, measurement charts, and garment specifications.
• Knowledge of sample development procedures and garment quality standards.
• Good coordination, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop made-up samples as per buyer tech packs, specifications, sketches, measurement charts.
• Coordinate with merchandising, pattern, cutting, and sewing teams to ensure smooth sample development.
• Arrange fabric, trims, accessories, and other required materials for sample preparation.
• Monitor sample stitching, construction, workmanship, fitting, and finishing.
• Ensure samples are completed within the required timeline.
• Identify construction and fit-related issues and coordinate with the concerned teams for corrections.
• Conduct initial quality checks and ensure samples meet buyer requirements before submission.
• Maintain sample records, development status, comments, and revision details.
• Coordinate sample revisions based on buyer feedback and ensure corrections are implemented properly.

Skills

Garment sample development

Sewing operations

Pattern making

Garment fitting

Tech packs reading

Time management

Coordination

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Diploma/ITI in Garment Technology or Apparel Manufacturing

Job description

Role & responsibilities

A. Product Development

• Develop made-up samples as per buyer tech packs, specifications, sketches, measurement charts.
• Coordinate with the merchandising, pattern, cutting, and sewing teams to ensure smooth sample development.
• Arrange fabric, trims, accessories, and other required materials for sample preparation.
• Monitor sample stitching, construction, workmanship, fitting, and finishing.
• Ensure samples are completed within the required timeline.
• Identify construction and fit-related issues and coordinate with the concerned teams for corrections.
• Conduct initial quality checks and ensure samples meet buyer requirements before submission.
• Maintain sample records, development status, comments, and revision details.
• Coordinate sample revisions based on buyer feedback and ensure corrections are implemented properly.

B. Pattern Making Occasional Responsibility

• Prepare new patterns and modify existing patterns whenever required.
• Interpret sample/garment designs, technical packs, and measurement specifications for pattern development.
• Correct patterns based on fitting comments, measurement deviations, and sample evaluation.
• Ensure pattern accuracy, product fit, and consistency with approved specifications.
• Coordinate with the sample sewing team to resolve pattern-related construction issues.
• Support the preparation of patterns for different styles, sizes, and design modifications.

C. Sewing Division Coordination

• Guide sample tailors regarding garment construction methods and sewing operations.
• Ensure the correct use of sewing techniques, attachments, and machinery for sample development.
• Identify sewing-related problems and recommend practical solutions.
• Coordinate with production and quality teams to ensure the approved sample construction can be followed during bulk production.
• Help improve sample room efficiency, workmanship, and turnaround time.

Preferred candidate profile

• Diploma, ITI, or relevant qualification in Garment Technology, Apparel Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Practical experience in garment sample development and sewing operations.
• Working knowledge of pattern making, pattern correction, garment fitting, and measurements.
• Good understanding of garment construction, fabrics, trims, and sewing techniques.
• Ability to read and understand tech packs, measurement charts, and garment specifications.
• Knowledge of sample development procedures and garment quality standards.
• Good coordination, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.