Manager, Merchandising[Denim]
- Dhaka
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Lead the end-to-end denim product development process from concept to production.
- Provide technical expertise on denim fabrics, washes, treatments, dyeing, and finishing techniques.
- Collaborate with designers to interpret seasonal concepts into denim collections.
- Work with mills and laundries to develop and source sustainable and innovative denim materials.
- Review and approve wash standards, fit samples, and pre-production samples.
- Ensure quality, cost, and delivery targets are met throughout development.
- Stay up to date with denim trends, technologies, and industry standards.
- Coordinate with vendors and factories to resolve technical issues during development and production.
- Maintain detailed documentation and tracking of all denim developments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Textile Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 10-12 years of experience in denim development, preferably in a fast-paced retail or manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of denim fabric types, washing techniques, and finishing processes.
- Hands-on experience with laundry and garment finishing processes.
- Solid understanding of garment construction.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally with global teams and suppliers.
- Familiarity with sustainability practices in denim is highly preferred.
- Decision Making
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Conflict Management and Problem Solving
- Driving Execution
- Be transparent
- Think positive
- Self-driven