Fashion Merchandiser

Company Description

Source Creative is a sourcing and production agency based in Ahmedabad, India, partnering with conscious fashion brands and designers across the globe. We help emerging and established brands transform ideas into responsibly made collections through sustainable fabric sourcing, product development, sampling, and low-MOQ production.

Acting as an extension of our clients' teams, we simplify the sourcing and manufacturing process by connecting brands with trusted mills, artisan clusters, and ethical manufacturing partners. Our goal is to make product development seamless while maintaining high standards of quality, transparency, and craftsmanship.

Our services include:

• Sustainable fabric and trim sourcing
• Tech pack review and development
• Pattern making and fit development
• Fabric, trim, and accessory development
• Surface developments including dyeing, printing, embroidery, block printing, hand weaving, ikat, and natural dyeing
• Sampling and prototype development
• Low-MOQ garment production
• Packaging and export support

Our in-house production unit specializes in woven garments, while knitwear and jersey production is managed through our trusted manufacturing partners.

Role Description

We are looking for a passionate, proactive, and detail-oriented Fashion Merchandiser to join our team in Ahmedabad.

This is a full-time, on-site role where you will work closely with clients, suppliers, artisans, and production teams to manage the complete product development journey—from concept to production.

Every project is unique, so we're looking for someone who enjoys problem-solving, takes ownership, and thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and interpret client tech packs, sketches, and product specifications.
• Coordinate with pattern masters during pattern development, fit corrections, and sample approvals.
• Source sustainable fabrics, trims, accessories, labels, and packaging materials.
• Coordinate sampling with internal teams and external vendors.
• Execute fabric and surface developments, including dyeing, printing, embroidery, handloom, block printing, ikat, tie-dye, and other artisan techniques.
• Liaise with mills, suppliers, artisans, and production partners to ensure smooth execution.
• Track developments, production orders, and delivery timelines.
• Prepare costing sheets, merchandising documents, line sheets, and product specifications.
• Maintain sample libraries, fabric swatches, trims, and development records.
• Conduct ongoing research on sustainable materials, textile innovations, and Indian craft techniques.
• Support client communication by providing development updates and resolving queries.
• Assist the sales and marketing team by preparing presentations, mood boards, collection decks, and product catalogues.
• Create visual presentations, line sheets, product mock-ups, and marketing collateral using Adobe Photoshop and Canva.
• Support internal product development and collection planning initiatives.

QualificationsEssential

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Fashion Merchandising, Fashion Design, Textile Design, Apparel Production, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, pattern making, grading, and apparel production processes.
• Ability to read and interpret tech packs and construction details.
• Good understanding of fabrics, trims, garment finishes, and manufacturing techniques.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coordinate effectively with clients, suppliers, artisans, and internal teams.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Canva for creating mood boards, line sheets, presentations, product mock-ups, and marketing materials.
• Self-motivated with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset and strong problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• Experience in sourcing fabrics and trims.
• Knowledge of sustainable textiles and ethical manufacturing.
• Familiarity with artisan craft techniques such as block printing, handloom weaving, embroidery, natural dyeing, ikat, and tie-dye.
• Basic understanding of garment costing and merchandising.
• Experience working with export apparel or small-batch production is an advantage.

Who You'll Work With

You will collaborate closely with:

• Fashion founders and designers from around the world
• Textile mills and fabric suppliers
• Artisan clusters across India
• Pattern masters and sampling teams
• Production units
• Sales and marketing teams

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who is curious, resourceful, and eager to learn. The ideal candidate enjoys working across different aspects of fashion development—from sourcing fabrics and coordinating samples to solving production challenges and researching new craft techniques.

This role is ideal for someone who wants exposure to the entire fashion supply chain rather than a single function. You'll have the opportunity to work directly with global fashion brands, explore India's rich textile heritage, and contribute to creating thoughtfully made collections for conscious fashion labels.

If you're passionate about sustainable fashion, enjoy working with people, and love turning ideas into beautifully crafted products, we'd love to hear from you.