Head – Product Development (Apparel Division)

Location: Noida

Experience: Minimum 8 years

Concept Clothing Textiles Pvt. Ltd., a sourcing and buying agency working with leading European fashion brands and retailers, is looking for an experienced Head of Product Development for its Apparel Division.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end product development for European apparel customers, with a strong focus on women's wear.
• Drive seasonal developments from concept and sampling through to order placement.
• Work closely with buyers, designers, fabric mills, and factories to develop commercially viable products.
• Source and develop new fabrics, trims, washes, and value-added techniques.
• Ensure developments meet customer expectations on design, quality, fit, costing, and timelines.
• Support customer meetings and presentations.

Candidate Profile:

• Minimum 8 years' experience in apparel product development.
• Strong understanding of European fashion trends and market requirements.
• Experience working with French fashion brands/retailers is highly preferred.
• Good knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, fit, and costing.
• Strong communication and customer-facing skills.
• Experience in a buying house, sourcing office, export house, or apparel manufacturing company servicing European customers.