Product Development Specialist

Role & responsibilities

• Develop new premium Hand Knotted and Hand Tufted carpet collections.
• Research international and domestic market trends, colours, patterns, textures and contemporary design directions.
• Develop new product concepts based on customer and market requirements.
• Coordinate with Design, Sampling, Production and Quality teams from concept to final product.
• Work on yarn, material, construction, pile height, texture, colour and finishing specifications.
• Develop samples and prototypes and ensure they meet required quality and design standards.
• Modify existing designs/products based on customer feedback and market trends.
• Maintain a strong product development pipeline and introduce new collections regularly.
• Evaluate product costing and commercial feasibility in coordination with relevant teams.
• Coordinate with artisans, vendors and production teams to ensure accurate execution of new designs.
• Maintain proper
• documentation of product specifications, samples and development status.
• Stay updated with global luxury carpet and rug trends and competitor products.

Candidate Profile:

• 5+ years of experience in Product Development / Carpet Design / Rugs / Home Furnishing / Textiles.
• Strong knowledge of Hand Knotted and Hand Tufted carpets is preferred.
• Good understanding of premium/luxury carpet quality, construction, textures and finishing.
• Strong knowledge of colours, patterns, materials and current international and domestic design trends.
• Experience in working with international/export-oriented customers will be an advantage.
• Strong coordination and communication skills.
• Creative mindset with good commercial and product understanding.
• Ability to manage multiple product development projects independently.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with premium/luxury carpet collections.
• Understanding of different carpet constructions and techniques.
• Knowledge of yarns, fibres, dyes, textures and finishing.
• Ability to translate market/customer requirements into new product concepts.
• Strong attention to details and quality.