Product Manager (Womenswear)
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Job Information
Reference number
043730
Position
Product Manager (Womenswear)
Salary
HK$35,000 - 45,000
Job Requirements
- 10+ years of Product Development experience in high-end Womenswear RTW Apparel Proven technical knowledge in garment construction, fabric construction and performance, of high-end Womenswear,
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to manage multiple projects at once.
- Desire and ability to work and excel in a fast-paced, goals-oriented environment.
- Willing to travel locally and overseas
- Able to speak, read and write in English, Mandarin and Cantonese
- Possess knowledge of Design and trends in high-end Womenswear RTW
- Ability to create and improve processes and have exceptional organizational skills
- Excellent team- and relationship-building abilities, with both internal and external parties (Vendors, business stakeholders, colleagues, etc.)
- Ability to work well under pressure, multitask, and maintain keen attention to details
- Natural tendency to be positive, creative, and curious
- Strong leadership and diplomacy skills,
- Strong computer proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel. Outlook).
Job Description - Mange the product development of all Womenswear RTW collection from initial concepts, design, prototyping, sampling, salesman sample
- Coordination of research phases from the choice of materials to the search for accessories and techniques for a highly experimental research collection
- Research materials and accessories by participating in trade fairs
- Manage a team of product developers working closely with the HQ Product Office in Italy to receive input and sketches for the collection
- Work with Designers, Product Developers, Patternmakers and Technical Dept. to proactively manage the design, fabric, fit, and quality requirements
- Participates in prototype and sample fitting meetings with the design office assuring fit direction is maintained through the product development process.
- Anticipate potential problems in collection development
- Communicate all necessary information to external vendors to ensure the effective and efficient creation of outstanding product.
- Analyse and study product costs to ensure alignment with product standards and market competitiveness
- Ensure target FOB costs and aligned with HQ target costs
- Guarantee the correct passage of information to the production team regarding sample phases and processes to optimize the production launch activity
- Create, implement and maintain Product Development reporting tools
- Work with internal teams to maintain bill of materials and tech pack during development process.
- Track, request samples, revisions and approvals throughout development process.
- Maintain strong team interaction with Managers, Merchandising, Design, Production, Logistic, and Quality Assurance.
- Maintain and update standard operating procedures for best practices.
- Update weekly product development reports
- Assist the HQ supervisor in day-to-day functions.
- Manage the sustainability practices such as: research of recycled/sustainable materials, sustainable products development
Contacts
Edmond So - 26275200
edmond@besteam.com.hk