Product Development Specialist - Apparel

About सादा / Saadaa

We are a direct-to-consumer (D2C) lifestyle brand. Our vision is to advocate the सादा / SAADAA way of living and make बेहतर / BETTER basics for everyone. Among the Top 1% Shopify stores in India, we are a bootstrapped and profitable brand with industry-leading benchmarks. In just 4 years, we have grown from a 100 sq. ft. garage to a 150+ member team.

Role Overview

The Product Development Specialist will manage the end-to-end product development lifecycle — from concept research and fabric selection to sampling, fit validation, and final product readiness. This role requires a blend of creative thinking, technical knowledge, and commercial understanding to ensure that every product developed (knits and wovens) aligns with SAADAA’s design philosophy, customer needs, and business goals.

What You Will Be Responsible For

• Manage full-cycle product development across knit and woven categories, from concept to production handover.
• Conduct market, trend, and consumer research to identify relevant silhouettes and product opportunities aligned with brand DNA.
• Evaluate fabrics, yarns, trims, and finishes for quality, functionality, and sustainability standards.
• Create and maintain CAD sketches, tech packs, and measurement specs for sampling and bulk production.
• Coordinate sampling, fittings, and revisions, ensuring accuracy in fit, construction, and finish.
• Work closely with vendors and mills to resolve technical issues and ensure timely development closures.
• Support costing and margin targets by optimizing materials and construction methods.
• Collaborate with merchandising, sourcing, and production teams for smooth product transitions and on-time launches.
• Guide and support junior team members in execution and technical learning.
  
  

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Fashion Technology, Textile Design, Knitwear Design, or a related field.
• 3–6 years of experience in product development within an apparel or fashion brand (knits and/or wovens).
• Strong understanding of garment construction, pattern development, fit analysis, and finishing techniques.
• Proficiency in CAD tools, tech pack development, and garment specifications.
• Hands-on experience with sampling, quality checks, and vendor coordination.
• Working knowledge of costing principles and commercial viability.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple styles and timelines.
• Clear communication skills and ability to collaborate across functions.
  
  

WHY BE A PART OF सादा / SAADAA?

• Do you feel out of place in a world full of unnecessary complexities?
• Do you find joy in little things?
• Are you curious about how things work and how we got here?
• Do you believe people focus on the wrong things?
• Are you excited by the idea of learning new things or solving problems in the simplest way?
  
  

If your answer is yes, you belong here. At सादा / SAADAA, we believe simplicity and better basics lead to a more meaningful life. We exist to fight unconscious consumption and unnecessary complexity through thoughtfully designed products.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• A team of empathetic problem solvers
• Clear growth path into senior leadership
• Opportunity to create meaningful products
• Culture of continuous learning
• Freedom to explore, fail, and learn