Product Development Specialist (Fashion)

1. Fabric & Trims Development:
Provide regular updates and reports to the product development team and management;
Collaborate with product development teams to source and develop materials that meet the performance, aesthetics and sustainability goals of our products;
Ensure that our materials meet regulatory and safety standards;
Ensure that all material product cards in the PLM system are up to date and accurate;
Negotiate prices (including surcharges), lead times and minimum order quantities with suppliers.
2. Quality Assurance & Testing:
Develop and implement testing protocols to assess material performance under various conditions;
Work with quality assurance teams to ensure consistent material quality in production;
Keep detailed records of test results;
Conduct and coordinate rigorous testing and evaluation of fabrics and trims to ensure they meet our standards, including data from suppliers and 3rd-party testing labs;
Review fabric shipment samples.
3. Sustainability & New Technology Initiatives:
Identify opportunities to incorporate sustainable materials and practices into product development;
Other;
Ensure environment impact reduction through material innovation/ choices;
Contribute to sustainability initiatives and other science-driven projects;
Ensure sustainability data for materials are up to date and accurate in the PLM system;
Establish and maintain relationships with key material suppliers.

Social Insurance;
Competitive income;
13th month salary, annual performance review;
Parking fee allowance (if any).

Minimum of 04 years
of experience in fabric and trims development within Casual and/or Sportswear, familiar with technical textile industry, preferable within apparel;
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and communicate effectively with cross-functional teams;
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities with attention to details;
Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering, Material Science or a related field;
Strong knowledge of textile manufacturing processes, material properties, testing methods, and fabric construction;
Good project management skills with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously;
Experienced with sustainable materials and practices in the apparel industry;
Proficiency in relevant software tools (e.g Microsoft Office, PLD systems);
Business-level proficiency in written and verbal English communication.