Production Merchandiser - Embroidery

Company

Around Always (instagram.com/around.always - 93,000+ Followers)

Location

Saltlake, Kolkata

Experience

2+ years

About Us

We’re a fast-growing D2C wedding footwear and accessories brand focused on handcrafted, customisable, and stylish footwear for Indian consumers worldwide.

Role Overview

We’re looking for a hands-on Production Merchandiser (Embroidery) to manage and scale our operations. This role requires strong understanding of hand and machine embroidery, process management, and the ability to work closely with artisans and cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee Daily Embroidery Production: Manage workflows for both in-house and outsourced embroidery units.
• Quality Control: Ensure consistent embroidery quality across batches and reduce rework rates.
• New Designs: Work closely with the founder to design new collections and create samples for production.
• Vendor \& Artisan Management: Coordinate with local artisans, karigars, and vendors to maintain timelines and material quality.
• Raw Material Planning: Manage inventory of threads, embellishments, and base fabrics for embroidery.
• Timeline Management: Monitor production TATs and ensure timely delivery of embroidered uppers to stitching units.
• Process Improvement: Identify bottlenecks and implement improvements in embroidery techniques and workflows.

Requirements

• Hands-on knowledge of hand and/or machine embroidery techniques, including a flair for aesthetic quality.
• Strong team coordination and vendor management skills.
• 1 year or more experience working in a small to mid-size designer label is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of design interpretation and fabric behavior.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, quality-focused startup environment.

Nice to Have

• Experience working with bridal or occasion-wear embroidery.
• Knowledge of Zardozi, Aari, or beadwork techniques.
• Familiarity with footwear construction is a bonus.

CTC - Rs. 3-6 lakhs p.a.

Job Types

Full-time, Permanent

Pay

₹25,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Benefits

• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Experience

• Production management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location

In person