Head of Product & Merchandising

Head of Product & Merchandising

Location: Ahmedabad (flexible for the right candidate)

Company: Ecoright

About Ecoright

Ecoright is a fast-growing sustainable lifestyle brand building thoughtfully designed, eco-friendly products with a strong focus on prints, materials, and everyday usability.

We’re looking for a Head of Product & Merchandising to own our collections end-to-end — from concept to launch — and help shape the next phase of our product and category expansion.

Role Overview

This is a high-ownership role at the intersection of design, merchandising, and business.

You will define:

• What we create
• Why we create it
• How it performs

This role goes beyond design — it requires strong collection planning, range building, and commercial thinking.

Key Responsibilities

Collection Strategy & Planning

• Build annual and quarterly collection calendars
• Define themes, stories, and mood boards
• Plan seasonal and occasion-based drops (festive, gifting, travel, etc.)
• Own range architecture: SKU count, category mix, and price ladder

Product Development

• Lead end-to-end product creation from concept to launch
• Define materials (cotton, recycled fabrics, blends, trims)
• Drive print direction, color palettes, and overall design language
• Identify and develop new product categories beyond bags

Merchandising & Commercial Ownership

• Plan assortment (depth vs width) across collections
• Drive bestseller identification and scale-up
• Balance creativity, cost, and inventory risk
• Align collections with business goals and sales targets

Cross-functional Execution

• Work closely with design, sourcing, and operations teams
• Ensure smooth execution from concept to sampling to production to launch

Ideal Candidate Profile

• 6–12 years of experience in lifestyle, accessories, home, or D2C brands
• Strong experience in collection planning (not just designing products)
• Experience in range or assortment planning
• Background in print-led or textile-led product development
• Ability to balance aesthetic sensibility with commercial thinking
• Exposure to multi-category product environments

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Design, Fashion, Textile Design, Product Design, or a related field preferred
• Equivalent hands-on experience in product and merchandising roles will also be considered

Bonus

• Experience with sustainable materials
• Background in bags, accessories, or home products
• Experience in fast-moving D2C brands
• Experience launching or scaling new product categories

Key Skills

• Product Merchandising
• Range Planning
• Collection Development
• Assortment Planning
• Trend Forecasting
• Textile / Surface / Print Design
• Category Management
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
• Sourcing & Vendor Management
• Strong aesthetic and storytelling ability

Selection Process

Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a short case study involving collection planning and product strategy.

What We’re Looking For

Someone who can think in collections, not just products; stories, not just designs; and business impact, not just aesthetics.

Why This Role

• High ownership and creative freedom
• Opportunity to shape a fast-growing brand
• Direct impact on product, brand, and category expansion

If this excites you, apply with examples of collections you’ve built or contributed to.