Our client specializes in delivering high-quality solutions for merchandising, displays, decorative installations, promotional items, and packaging, often used in retail and marketing settings. Established over a decade ago, they began operations in Asia and have since expanded to serve clients worldwide. They collaborate with premium brands and a diverse network of manufacturing partners to ensure outstanding results. In addition to production, their services include product testing, supplier evaluations, quality control, logistics management, creative design, and product development. Their goal is to provide visually stunning, cost-effective solutions while maintaining ethical business practices and a positive work culture.
MISSION
As part of a team focused on sourcing, product development, and manufacturing management for branded merchandise, gift-with-purchase items, and accessories, this role contributes to the creative design process using briefs and diverse design resources. It bridges artistic vision and practical feasibility, ensuring designs are both innovative and producible. The position plays a key role in generating competitive, forward-thinking product ideas tailored to client expectations. The Fashion Industrial Product Developer & Designer will lead the creative development of gifts and accessories for client brands. This role involves integrating fashion trends, delivering inventive design concepts, and overseeing the transition from idea to prototype, all while aligning with the brand’s identity and sustainability objectives.
RESPONSIBILITIES
1/ Trend Analysis and Insights: - Monitor and evaluate current and emerging trends in fashion, accessories, gifts, and materials. - Prepare and deliver reports and presentations on market innovations and trends aligned with client brand directives. - Develop trend books for internal training sessions and collaborative workshops with clients. - Conduct market visits to accessories and fabric suppliers, curating and updating a comprehensive materials library.
2/ Product Design and Development: - Interpret client briefs to create distinctive, trend-driven merchandise designs that align with budget constraints. - Conduct in-depth brand analysis to ensure designs are consistent with brand identity. - Propose sustainable materials and production methods, balancing cost-effectiveness with environmental considerations. - Generate patterns, artworks, and initial sketches, including renderings and design drafts. - Collaborate with manufacturers to develop prototypes, overseeing quality control from initial concept to final production. - Manage and maintain the organization of the sample room.
3/ General Design Responsibilities: - Prepare detailed technical sheets with precise specifications to guide the manufacturing process. - Develop initial sketches, renderings, and visual concepts for review. - Design patterns and create artwork for various applications. - Produce presentations and newsletters to effectively communicate design concepts and updates. - Other responsibilities assigned by supervisor.
REQUIREMENTS
- Proficiency in design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite) and technical rendering tools (such as CLO3D). - Demonstrated ability to combine fashion sense, creativity, and practical implementation. - Solid understanding of fabric processing, textile and bag manufacturing, and product development within budget limitations. - Hands-on experience in collaborating with factories for prototyping. - Ability to anticipate technical challenges and production issues based on project briefs. - Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with internal teams and external partners. - Proficiency in both spoken and written English. - Proven success in thriving within fast-paced and dynamic work environments. - Familiarity with ERP systems. Frequent business travel required, mainly focus on Guangdong Province.
