Lead Product Developer

About the Role:

Required Experience - Min 12+ Years

Location - Kolkata

CTC - Negotiable (based on current)

Company Description:

D2 International is a leather goods export house based in Kolkata, India, with over three decades of experience designing and manufacturing handbags and small leather goods for leading fashion brands across Europe, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia.

The company manages the full product lifecycle, from development and prototyping through bulk production and global delivery. Teams specialize in translating detailed design specifications into technically sound, commercially viable products while maintaining construction integrity, disciplined costing, and reliable execution at scale.

D2 International works closely with international design and sourcing departments to align materials, reinforcement approaches, finishing techniques, and production feasibility with commercial and quality standards. The organization is committed to operational excellence, transparency, and long-term global partnerships that support sustained growth.

Role Description: The Lead Product Developer is a full-time, on-site role based in Kolkata, responsible for overseeing end-to-end product development for leather handbags and small leather goods. This role leads the translation of customer design briefs into detailed technical specifications, ensuring pattern accuracy, material selection, reinforcement methods, and construction techniques meet defined quality, cost, and feasibility requirements.

The Lead Product Developer will coordinate with internal sampling, production, and quality teams, and collaborate closely with international client design and sourcing teams to refine prototypes and resolve technical challenges. Daily responsibilities include guiding R&D activities for new materials and constructions, reviewing and approving samples, maintaining development documentation, and supporting smooth handover from development to bulk production. The role also involves mentoring junior developers, monitoring timelines, and contributing to continuous improvement of development processes and systems.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to collaborate with international clients and cross-functional internal teams.
• Min 12+years of experience in Research and Development (R&D) with a focus on materials, construction methods, and product feasibility.
• Proficiency in Product Management, including lifecycle planning, cost awareness, and coordination between development and production.
• Demonstrated expertise in Product Development for fashion or leather goods, including pattern engineering and prototype management.
• Relevant academic background such as a degree or diploma in leather technology, fashion technology, industrial design, or a related field.
• Hands-on experience in handbag or small leather goods manufacturing environments, ideally within export-oriented operations.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications, with strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Capability to lead and mentor a development team, manage multiple projects, and work to strict deadlines.

Interested candidates share your resume or write to us at hrd@d2international.com for further information.