全职 Senior Product Development 工作, 薪水 up to MYR 3,500, Calaqisya Selangor 公司招聘中 - Ricebowl

Senior Product Development (Fashion / Apparel)

Cala Holding HQ, Eco Santuari, Selangor

Vacancy: 1 Fulltimer

The Senior Product Development is responsible for leading the product development function and overseeing the Fashion Design team in developing commercially relevant, brand-aligned and production-ready fashion products.

The role leads the Fashion Designer in translating brand direction, market trends and customer needs into product concepts and collections, while ensuring that products meet the required standards in terms of design, functionality, quality and commercial potential.

The role works closely with the Production Department throughout the development process to ensure that approved designs and technical requirements can be successfully translated into final products.

We'd love to hear from you:

• Diploma or Degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Product Development, Apparel, Textile or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in fashion design, apparel product development or a related field.
• Proven experience in leading or supervising Fashion Designers.
• Strong understanding of fashion design, garment construction, fabrics, trims
• and apparel development.
• Strong understanding of the end-to-end product development process from
• concept to final product.
• Good knowledge of technical packs, garment specifications, measurements
• and fit requirements.
• Strong understanding of fashion trends, customer preferences and
• commercial product development.
• Able to evaluate product concepts based on both creative and commercial
• considerations.
• Strong communication, leadership and decision-making skills.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple products or
• collections simultaneously.
• Proficient in relevant fashion design and product development software.
• Experience working closely with production teams, manufacturers or suppliers
• is an advantage.
• Mandarin-speaking ability is an added advantage, particularly for communicationwith Mandarin-speaking suppliers, manufacturers or business partners.

Your Day-to-Day:

• Lead and oversee the Fashion Design team in developing commercially relevant, brand-aligned and production-ready fashion and apparel products.
• Translate brand direction, market trends and customer insights into relevant product concepts, designs and collections.
• Establish and maintain clear product direction in line with the company's brand identity, target customer and commercial objectives.
• Guide and supervise Fashion Designers throughout the product development process, providing clear creative and technical direction.
• Review design concepts, sketches, technical packs and product specifications prepared by the Fashion Design team and provide constructive feedback.
• Allocate and monitor product development tasks within the Fashion Design team and ensure deliverables are completed according to the agreed timeline.
• Oversee the development of new apparel designs, silhouettes, colours, fabrics, trims, details and product features.
• Ensure technical packs and product specifications accurately communicate the intended design and requirements.
• Review samples and provide feedback on design, fit, construction, materials, functionality and overall product execution.
• Evaluate final samples against the approved design and product requirements before final approval.
• Work closely with the Production Department to ensure designs are technically and commercially feasible for production.
• Communicate product requirements, specifications and design intent clearly to the Production Department.
• Provide design clarification and make appropriate design decisions when production or development issues arise.
• Review production feedback and determine whether design adjustments are required while maintaining the intended product direction.
• Ensure approved design changes are properly reflected in the relevant technical documentation.
• Conduct research on fashion trends, silhouettes, colours, fabrics, product details and relevant market developments to identify new product opportunities.
• Evaluate products based on design, functionality, fit, quality, customer relevance and commercial potential.
• Identify opportunities to improve existing products based on customer feedback, sales performance and market insights.
• Collaborate with Production, Brands, Operation, Marketing, E-commerce and other relevant departments throughout the product development process.
• Participate in collection planning, product review meetings and other product- related discussions.
• Ensure effective communication between the Fashion Design team and other departments throughout the product development process.
• Develop the capabilities of Fashion Designers through coaching, feedback and continuous guidance.
• Maintain high standards of design quality, product consistency, fit and brand alignment across all developed products.
• Take ownership of product development deliverables and proactively address issues that may affect product quality, timeline or commercial objectives.
• Perform any other duties and responsibilities relevant to the position as assigned by the Management.

What is expected of you:

• Lead the direction, not just the design. You are expected to guide the Fashion Design team and ensure the overall product direction is clear and consistent.
• Think commercially. A good design must also be relevant to the customer, brand and business.
• Know the product inside out. Understand how fabrics, construction, fit, trims and technical requirements affect the final garment.
• Be decisive. Provide clear direction and make timely design decisions when issues or changes arise during development.
• Maintain the brand identity. Ensure products remain consistent with the company's overall aesthetic and target customer.
• Develop your team. Guide Fashion Designers, provide constructive feedback and help them improve their technical and creative capabilities.
• Own the product development timeline. Make sure design concepts, technical packs, revisions and approvals are completed according to the agreed development schedule.
• Collaborate, don't work in a silo. Work closely with Production and other departments to ensure the product moves smoothly from concept to final product.
• Be open to feedback. Consider input from Production, Retail, Marketing, E- commerce and other relevant teams while maintaining the intended productdirection.
• Focus on solutions. When a design or development issue arises, work with therelevant team to find a practical solution without compromising the core productobjective.
• Maintain high standards. Ensure every product leaving the development stagemeets the expected standards of design, fit, quality and brand consistency.

Pay: From RM3,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• Meal provided
• Professional development

Work Location: In person