RAD GLOBAL
Website:
radglbl.com
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Company Description
RAD GLOBAL is a dynamic and innovative organization committed to delivering exceptional products and services. With a focus on excellence and sustainability, RAD GLOBAL drives growth and fosters innovation by leveraging industry expertise and market insights. The company values collaboration, integrity, and a forward-thinking approach to achieving its goals. Join our team and contribute to impactful initiatives that make a difference in an ever-evolving global landscape.
Job Title: Head – New Product Development (NPD)
Department: Product Development - Ecommerce
Location: Jaipur
Reporting To: Director
Job Summary:
The Head of New Product Development (NPD) will lead the end-to-end product innovation process for the Outdoor and Garden products, Outdoor banners and prints category, including concept creation, design development, material sourcing, prototyping, product commercialization and costing. This role requires a strong understanding of market trends, customer preferences, and manufacturing processes to deliver innovative and commercially successful products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage the entire NPD lifecycle from concept to final product launch
- Identify market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities in the home furnishing segment
- Develop new product lines in categories such as curtains, upholstery, cushions, bedding, and outdoor furnishings and indoor and outdoor Roller blinds.
- Coordinate effectively with design, production, sourcing, and sales teams.
- Ensure timely development of samples and prototypes
- Work closely with vendors and suppliers for material sourcing and cost optimization
- Maintain quality standards and ensure compliance with industry norms and brand requirements
- Manage product costing, pricing strategies, and margin targets
- Drive innovation in materials, designs, and functionality
- Lead client discussions for product development and customization
- Build and mentor a high-performing NPD team
- Outdoor and Garden products, Outdoor banners and prints
Key Requirements:
- Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Textile Design, Fashion Design, Product Design, or related field
- 5-7+ years of experience in home furnishing / textile industry, with at least 2–3 years in a leadership role
- Strong knowledge of fabrics, trims, production processes, and finishing techniques
- Experience in handling international buyers and export markets
- Proficiency in design tools (CAD, CAM, Corel, Adobe Suite, etc.)
- Strong project management and leadership skills
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills
Preferred Skills:
- Understanding of global design trends and seasonal collections
- Knowledge of sustainability and good knowledge of materials
- Experience with sampling, costing, and bulk production planning
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Successful launch of new product lines
- Time-to-market for new developments
- Product acceptance rate by clients
- Cost efficiency and margin achievement
- Innovation and design differentiation
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