Category Manager

[FASHION] Category Manager – Women’s Western WearRole OverviewWe’re looking for a Category Manager to build and scale our Women’s Western Wear category end-to-end — from identifying what’s trending to ensuring designs are production-ready. This role sits at the intersection of fashion, data, and execution.

You will be responsible for translating market demand into a strong, sellable collection — fast.

Key Responsibilities1. Market Intelligence & Trend Mapping

• Track global and local fashion trends across platforms (social, marketplaces, streetwear, influencers)
• Decode what’s actually sellable vs just visually appealing
• Identify gaps in the current assortment and define opportunity areas

2. Collection Planning

• Build tight, high-conviction collections (not bloated catalogs)
• Define styles, silhouettes, fabrics, color palettes, and drops
• Ensure alignment with brand direction and target audience

3. Pricing & Commercials

• Work backwards from target price points and margins
• Benchmark competition and define winning price bands
• Collaborate with sourcing/manufacturing to ensure feasibility

4. Product Development Coordination

• Work closely with:
• Fit Technicians for measurements and garment fit standards
• Pattern Masters and Tailors for translating designs into accurate patterns
• Review samples and iterate quickly to reach final design

5. Sample to Production Readiness

• Ensure designs are production-ready (fit, construction, costing locked)
• Maintain clear tech packs / documentation for execution
• Minimize sampling cycles through sharper inputs
• Work alongside with tech to digitize all the production ready designs

6. Speed & Execution

• Drive fast turnaround from concept → sample → production
• Operate with a strong bias for action and iteration
• What We’re Looking ForGraduate in Fashion Design, preferably from NIFT, with strong portfolio and proficiency in Design skills & technology.
• 3–6 years experience in fashion category/product management (women’s western preferred)
• Strong understanding of silhouettes, fabrics, and garment construction
• Commercial mindset — understands what sells, not just what looks good
• High ownership and ability to work cross-functionally with tech + ops
• Ability to balance taste with numbers