Megha Kumari

Results-driven Senior Product Development (PD) Merchant with 6 years of track record of delivering high-quality women's wear products for multinational brands. Proven success in overseeing the full-cycle product development, from fabric R&D, strategic trims sourcing, and meticulous T&A planning, through the Proto-SMS-PP sampling cycle. Highly skilled in costing, vendor management, and cross-functional coordination to support international clientele.

Senior Product Development Merchant at Ginni's Collection (2023-01 – Present)

• Design and develop international women's products based on seasonal themes or specific buyer requirements.
• Examine sample garments on and off models, modifying designs to achieve the desired fit and aesthetic.
• Strong coordination between sampling, production and merchandising teams.
• Multi tasking ability to manage multiple developments under deadlines.
• Create detailed Tech Packs for production and establish Time and Action (TNA) plans to ensure deadlines are met.
• Good understanding of development to production process.
• Select and test fabrics, colors, patterns, and textures, including the creation of strike-offs for approval.
• Maintain all SOPs for sampling and merchandising to ensure operational consistency.
• Source fabrics, trims, and accessories, negotiating with vendors and suppliers to secure competitive pricing.
• Oversee the production process to ensure orders are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance (QA) for timely inspections and final delivery.
• Collaborate closely with pattern masters, tailors, quality control, and shipping departments for daily progress updates.
• Manage buyer relationships independently, providing regular progress updates and promptly addressing concerns.
• Liaise with buyers for the final approval of fabrics, strike-offs, and trims.
• Build and maintain strong professional networks with buyers, suppliers, and factory teams.

Product Development Merchant at Galaxy Garments Pvt Ltd (2020-01 – 2023-12)

• Design and develop women's fashion products based on seasonal themes or specific buyer requirements.
• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends, fabrics, and techniques to align with consumer preferences.
• Create detailed Tech Packs for production and establish Time and Action (TNA) plans to ensure deadlines are met.
• Expertly hand-sketch "Khakha" designs and develop new samples across categories including streetwear, casual, nightwear, evening, and ethnic wear.
• Examine sample garments on and off models, modifying designs to achieve the desired fit and aesthetic.
• Select and test fabrics, colors, patterns, and textures, including the creation of strike-offs for approval.
• Maintain all SOPs for sampling and merchandising to ensure operational consistency.
• Source fabrics, trims, and accessories, negotiating with vendors and suppliers to secure competitive pricing.
• Oversee the production process to ensure orders are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.
• Coordinate with Quality Assurance (QA) for timely inspections and final delivery.
• Collaborate closely with pattern masters, tailors, quality control, and shipping departments for daily progress updates.
• Manage buyer relationships independently, providing regular progress updates and promptly addressing concerns.
• Liaise with buyers for the final approval of fabrics, strike-offs, and trims.
• Build and maintain strong professional networks with buyers, suppliers, and factory teams.
• Drive brand growth by creating social media content, including fashion reels, and collaborating with influencers.
• Manage photo shoots, including model casting, styling, and dressing.
• Organize and manage domestic and international fashion exhibitions to promote the brand.
• Lead sales initiatives by organizing apparel events and managing the sale of assorted and seasonal collections.

Bachelor in Fashion in Fashion – Amity School of Fashion Technology, Noida (2016-01 – 2020-12)

Intermediate – Bihar Intermediate Education Council (BIEC) (2014-01 – 2015-12)

Matriculation – Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) (2012-01 – 2013-12)