Job Summary:
We are looking for a highly motivated Textile Merchant with a strong background in home textiles to manage product development, sampling, client coordination, and production execution. The candidate must have a deep understanding of furnishing fabrics, textile construction, and global trends in home décor.
Key Responsibilities:
Client & Buyer Coordination
- Serve as the primary point of contact for international/domestic clients and buying houses.
- Interpret buyer briefs and convert them into workable product directions.
- Present collections and manage client approvals for samples and bulk production.
Product Development
- Develop and manage collections for upholstery, drapery, cushions, and other soft furnishings.
- Coordinate with design teams and mills for new fabric bases, textures, prints, and finishes.
- Oversee embroidery, embellishment, or value addition processes when required.
Sampling & Approvals
- Drive timely sampling based on client briefs and seasonal calendars.
- Follow up with mills, printers, and vendors to ensure quality and timely delivery of samples.
Costing & Pricing
- Prepare detailed cost sheets for all developments.
- Negotiate prices with vendors to achieve required margins without compromising quality.
Vendor & Supply Chain Coordination
- Identify suitable vendors for weaving, dyeing, printing, finishing, and fabrication.
- Build long-term vendor relationships to ensure quality, pricing, and timely deliveries.
Production & Logistics
- Track and manage the production timeline from order placement to shipment.
- Ensure that QC protocols are followed and that orders are delivered on time.
Trend Awareness & Market Research
- Stay updated with global trends in home fashion, colors, and fabrics.
- Assist in creating mood boards and seasonal direction presentations.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or diploma in Textiles / Home Furnishing / Fashion Merchandising.
- 1-2 years of relevant experience in home textiles merchandising.
- Strong knowledge of textile bases (cotton, linen, blends, jacquards, velvets, prints, etc.).
- Ability to understand technical specifications like GSM, weave type, repeat sizes, etc.
- Excellent communication and coordination skills.
- Good command over Excel, costing sheets, and workflow tools.
Preferred Attributes:
- Experience with export markets like the US, UK, EU, or Middle East.
- Passion for home décor and keen aesthetic sense.
- Ability to multitask across multiple buyers and product categories.
- Organized, proactive, and solution-oriented approach.
Job Types: Full-time, Fresher
Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹48,697.80 per month
Schedule:
- Day shift
Work Location: In person