Product Development Specialist

Job Title:New Product Development & Stylist

Location:Gurgaon, India

Industry:Corporate Gifting & Merchandise

Experience:3-6 years preferred

Type:Full-Time

We are a leading Corporate Gifting company headquartered in Gurgaon, known for our creative, premium, and customized gifting solutions for top corporates and brands. With innovation and aesthetics at the core, we aim to deliver not just products but memorable brand experiences.

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented professional to leadNew Product Development (NPD)and act as anIn-house Stylist. The role demands a keen sense of design, trend forecasting, material sourcing, and end-to-end development of new and innovative gifting concepts. You will collaborate with design, procurement, and client servicing teams to bring new ideas to life and create impactful gifting collections.

• Ideate and develop innovative product ideas aligned with current market and corporate trends.
• Conceptualize new gifting themes, collections, packaging, and customization options.
• Identify and evaluate new materials, packaging techniques, and vendors for unique products.
• Collaborate with procurement and production teams for sampling and cost optimization.
• Maintain a trend calendar and competitive benchmark analysis for product evolution.

• Style gifting kits, hampers, and packaging for photo shoots, client presentations, and catalogs.
• Work closely with graphic designers and photographers to ensure brand-aligned aesthetics.
• Create mood boards, look books, and styling guides for seasonal and occasion-based collections.

• Partner with the sales/client servicing team to customize concepts for client briefs.
• Present mock-ups and prototypes to internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage timelines and ensure high-quality output from concept to delivery.

• Bachelors degree in Product Design, Fashion Styling, Visual Merchandising, or related fields.
• 3-6 years of experience in product development, styling, or creative merchandising.
• Strong knowledge of materials, packaging, and visual design trends.
• Highly creative with a strong aesthetic sense and eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to multitask and manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in design tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or similar.

• Prior experience in lifestyle, home dcor, luxury gifting, or FMCG packaging is a plus.
• Exposure to B2B or corporate gifting environments will be an added advantage.
• Passionate about design, innovation, and storytelling through products.

To Apply:

Please send your resume and portfolio (if available) to Ankur@studiomerchandise.com . Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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