Product Designer - Merchandise

Function India BU Pay Band M3 to M5 Role Product Designer - Merchandise A purpose driven role for you The Product Designer is responsible for blending a strong design background with deep product sensibility to create compelling, trend-forward merchandise that resonates with our target audience. This role requires a high degree of creative expression, technical proficiency in industry-standard design tools, and the ability to seamlessly collaborate with external design agencies. The incumbent will own the end-to-end design lifecycle, from conceptualization and agency briefing to the final approval of production-ready files. A Day in the life Build on brand design briefs Producing high-quality, brand-aligned design briefs that are handed over to the design agency for execution Build seasonal and core design direction On-boarding & managing external design partners to deliver high-quality work efficiently and on-brand Building and executing an operating rhythm of regular check in and feedback to ensure timely and high quality delivery on design Delivering precise, error-free design files and tech packs to manufacturing partners Support sourcing team on sample development and sample sign offs Academic Qualification & Experience B. Des. / M. Des. (Apparel design, Graphic design) from Premier institute 8-10 years of relevant experience in merchandise design, apparel graphics, or product design within a premium fashion brand

/Knowledge Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite- Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and InDesign Experience with 3D design software (e.g., CLO 3D, Blender) or CAD is a strong plus Exceptional eye for typography, color theory, layout, and print/pattern development. A strong portfolio demonstrating a versatile and commercial design aesthetic is mandatory Strong understanding of print techniques (screen print, sublimation, embroidery, etc.), fabrications, and how graphic designs translate onto physical products Behavioural Skills Excellent verbal and visual communication skills, essential for clearly articulating creative visions to agencies and cross-functional stakeholders What will it be like to work for Hero As the world’s largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for the last 22 years, Hero is where you will get to work with the brightest innovators, passionate about being the best in what they do. You will become a part of India’s proudest legacy, a brand that is celebrated by 110 million Indians and is now taking over the world with its manufacturing superpower. If you are someone who dreams big and goes after their dreams with absolute conviction, Hero is your place to be. At Hero, we are building a cutting-edge future of mobility, pushing frontiers of innovation and aiming for the very best. Choose to be with the best, choose to be your best. About Hero Headquartered in New Delhi (India), Hero MotoCorp is the world's largest manufacturer of motorcycles and scooters for 22 consecutive years. We are at the forefront of developing modern, technologically superior and eco-friendly mobility solutions for its millions of customers around the world. Hero MotoCorp has rapidly transformed into a true multinational organization with a presence in 47 countries across Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Middle East. We have achieved the coveted milestone of 110 million cumulative production and sales since inception. Aligned with its Vision “Be the Future of Mobility”, Hero MotoCorp plans to achieve its next 100 million sales by 2030. We have a globally benchmarked manufacturing and Research & Development (R&D) ecosystem that is spread across global geographies. Its R&D facilities are located in India and Germany - the Centre of Innovation and Technology (CIT) at Jaipur, India, and the Tech Centre Germany (TCG), near Munich. Hero MotoCorp’s eight ‘green’ manufacturing facilities are spread across India (6), Colombia (1) and Bangladesh (1). Hero MotoCorp is the pre-eminent leader in the Indian two-wheeler market. It is the only motorcycle manufacturing company listed in Dow Jones Sustainability Index. In 2022, Hero MotoCorp launched a separate brand for emerging mobility solutions, including Electric Vehicles (EV) - VIDA, Powered by Hero. VIDA has commenced sales of VIDA V1 – its first EV – in India and plans to launch the product in global markets. We are one of the largest global corporate promoters of multiple sporting disciplines. Hero is globally associated with golf, football, field hockey, cricket and motorsports. Hero MotoSports Team Rally is one of India’s flag-bearers in global rally racing. The iconic golfer Tiger Woods is Hero MotoCorp’s Global Corporate Partner. Read more