The posting
Director, Product Line Creation – Women’s Apparel
## Company Overview Agilitas Group is building India’s most integrated sportswear ecosystem, which includes: 1. Manufacturing – Mochiko, India’s largest sports footwear manufacturer for global brands. 2. Consumer Brands - Lotto – A sports and culture-focused brand for individuals who live on their own terms. - One8 – A global high-performance brand from India aimed at the world. 3. Retail - Sports Yard – A big-box destination format multi-brand sportswear outlet. - Concept 2 (Launching FY26) – A full-price multi-brand sneaker-focused omnichannel format.
Agilitas is rapidly scaling to become India’s leading sportswear group, combining world-class manufacturing with a robust brand and retail presence.
## Job Summary The Director of Product Line Creation for Women’s Apparel will own the end-to-end product lifecycle, from range planning to go-to-market (GTM) strategies and commercial delivery. This role is pivotal in shaping the women’s apparel collection for Lotto and One8, aligning with brand direction, consumer positioning, and retail requirements.
## Responsibilities - Manage the complete product lifecycle for Women's Apparel across Lotto and One8, including range planning and development briefs to GTM and commercial delivery. - Build and plan the Women's range (performance, training, lifestyle) with multiple seasonal drops, ensuring original brand terms, prices, and margins are maintained. - Collaborate with the design team to create commercially viable Women's collections, with clear fit and fabrication briefs. - Coordinate with sourcing and development teams to guarantee timely deliveries that meet specifications and cost targets. - Drive season launch strategy including pricing, channel allocation, discounting approach, and full-price sell-through management. - Partner with brand heads for Lotto and One8 to ensure Women's products align with overall campaign direction and retail requirements. - Collaborate with Direct-to-Consumer (D2C) and retail channel teams to align right product offerings at the right time and through the right channels. - Utilize data and market intelligence for range refinement, assessing successful strategies and consumer preferences. - Stay updated on global and Indian Women's sportswear and athleisure trends.
## Qualifications - 7 to 12 years of experience in apparel buying, merchandising, or product management, specifically within the Women's category. - Proven track record of owning Women’s range planning and Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibilities in a brand, retail, or licensed brand operation. - Background in sports, activewear, athleisure, or premium fashion, with specific expertise in the Women's category. - Strong commercial acumen, including Open-to-Buy (OTB) management, margin planning, and sell-through optimization. - Experience managing multiple channels including Exclusive Brand Outlets (EBOs), Shop-in-Shops (SIS), online, and D2C. - Proven experience managing 4 to 6 seasonal drops per year with a range of 500 to 1,000+ options.
## Preferred Skills - Experience in data analysis and market research to drive product decisions. - Familiarity with digital marketing strategies and consumer engagement tactics.
## Experience - Minimum of 7 years in a similar role within the apparel industry, focusing on Women’s products.
## Environment - Work will be conducted primarily in-office within the Bengaluru region at Agilitas Group's headquarters, emphasizing a collaborative team culture.
## Salary - Salary details have not been specified.
## Growth Opportunities - Opportunities for career advancement within the Agilitas Group as it continues to scale, potentially leading to higher leadership roles within the business.
## Benefits - Specific benefits have not been mentioned.



