Fashion Step Group is strengthening its Sample Leadership to support rapid global growth and fast-fashion execution. We are looking for a buyer-centric and execution-driven Head of Sample who can lead sample readiness with speed, accuracy, and first-time-right quality for global buyers.

This role holds centralized ownership from Head Office, ensuring CAD, cutting, sewing, finishing, and final sample readiness meet buyer expectations—on time, every time.

The Head of Sample (Woven) will take full ownership of buyer-focused sample readiness, leading end-to-end sample development operations and ensuring speed, quality, and commercial accuracy across fast-fashion woven categories (Ladies Tops/Bottoms ~60%, Men’s Tops/Bottoms ~30%, Blazers ~10%) & monthly capacity of ~15000 pieces.

This role requires deep technical knowledge, operational leadership, and strong cross-functional coordination to ensure first-time approvals and on-time sample delivery.

🛠 Key Responsibilities

Lead and control end-to-end sample development operations
Own sample planning, execution timelines, and departmental KPIs.
Ensure accurate interpretation of buyer tech packs, specifications, and design intent & manage pattern correction based on sample fitting feedback and buyer comments.
Drive speed, quality, and cost efficiency in proto, fit, size-set, and sales samples
Implement best practices, SOPs, and standardization across sampling operations
Coordinate with Design & Development, merchandising, sample, production, and quality teams for smooth workflow from Development to Bulk production.
Identify and resolve execution bottlenecks to ensure smooth workflow
Ensure high first-time approval success rate with global buyers.
Controlling samples within the department, follow up materials in-house status, reporting & record keeping.
Ensure optimum efficiency of CAD & Risk Analysis of sample operation routinely.
Conduct In-line Audit, an in-process audit from Cut to Ship.