Senior Merchandiser & Designer

Mid July Home is a contemporary lifestyle and textile brand committed to creating timeless, high-quality home products with a blend of modern aesthetics and traditional craftsmanship. With a growing presence in the Indian and global markets, our focus lies in quality-driven product development and design innovation.

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Role Overview

We are hiring an experienced Senior Product Developer & Merchandiser who will lead end-to-end product development and merchandising for home and lifestyle collections. This role demands a hands-on expert with deep industry knowledge, vendor management experience, and a strong eye for quality, detailing, and design alignment.

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Key Responsibilities

Product Development

Lead development of seasonal home collections, from concept to production.

Create and manage tech packs, costings, BOMs, and timelines.

Ensure alignment with brand aesthetics and market needs.

Design & Trend Research

Research market trends, colors, prints, trims, and materials for fresh product inspiration.

Collaborate with designers to finalize color palettes, materials, and trims.

Ideate and source innovative materials and techniques to elevate collections.

Sampling & Production

Handle sampling approvals, fit comments, and revisions.

Coordinate closely with artisans, vendors, printers, and mills to ensure accurate execution.

Monitor timelines, quality standards, and delivery schedules.

Vendor Management

Maintain strong vendor relationships for sourcing, production, and quality control.

Negotiate pricing, timelines, and MOQs with vendors and mills.

Documentation & Merchandising

Maintain all records for product sheets, costing, sampling logs, and QC.

Assist in catalog development, stock planning, and product photo shoot coordination.

Provide merchandising support for e-commerce and B2B presentations.

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Requirements

Minimum 7 years of experience in product development, merchandising, or sourcing (textiles/home/lifestyle/fashion industries).

Proficient in Excel, Google Sheets, and basic Adobe tools (Photoshop, Illustrator).

Strong knowledge of fabric construction, trims, surface techniques, and material behavior.

Excellent communication, organization, and vendor coordination skills.

Ability to multi-task across multiple product lines and categories.

Strong eye for quality, trend alignment, and product-market fit.

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Additional Preferences

Candidate must be based in Kolkata.

Immediate joiner will be given priority.

Experience working with D2C/lifestyle or export-oriented brands is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: ₹70,000.00 - ₹100,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Provident Fund

Work Location: In person