Product Development Lead - Knitwear (Morocco)-Bangladeshi Nationalist

Job Description

Title: Product Development Lead - Knitwear (Morocco)-Bangladeshi Nationalist

Company Name: SQ Group

Vacancy: --

Location: Morocco

Minimum Salary: Negotiable

Published: 14 May 2025

Additional Requirements:
∎ Bangladeshi people with the experience of product development in sweater are highly preferred.
∎ 10+ years in knitwear product development, with extensive experience in managing multifunctional technical teams.
∎ Deep understanding of yarn construction, knitting structures, gauge handling, and knitwear production techniques.
∎ Proficiency in Shima Seiki programming and development systems.
∎ Strong knowledge in technical fit development, finishing standards, and customer approval workflows.
∎ Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills to work across international teams and stakeholders.
∎ Proven ability to lead PD operations within a fast-paced and customer-focused environment.
∎ Fluency in English; and/or Arabic is an advantage.
∎ Bangladeshi people with the experience of product development in sweater are highly preferred.
∎ 10+ years in knitwear product development, with extensive experience in managing multifunctional technical teams.
∎ Deep understanding of yarn construction, knitting structures, gauge handling, and knitwear production techniques.
∎ Proficiency in Shima Seiki programming and development systems.
∎ Strong knowledge in technical fit development, finishing standards, and customer approval workflows.
∎ Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills to work across international teams and stakeholders.
∎ Proven ability to lead PD operations within a fast-paced and customer-focused environment.
∎ Fluency in English; and/or Arabic is an advantage.

Requirements:

Responsibilities & Context:
∎ Lead and manage the end-to-end product development process for sweater categories and gauges.
∎ Supervise and coordinate the work of Shima programmers, technical product developers, technicians, and linking operators.
∎ Establish and implement efficient product development workflows, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and critical calendar dates.
∎ Ensure timely development of concept samples, fit samples, SMS, color samples, and swatches in close collaboration with the UK design and technical teams.
∎ Guarantee high-quality sample output, aligned with the technical and aesthetic standards of international retail customers.
∎ Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure the critical path for bulk execution is tracked and achieved.
∎ Conduct technical risk analysis and pre-production readiness reviews to ensure seamless production handover.
∎ Provide hands-on technical support across yarn properties, Shima programming, knitting techniques, and linking operations.
∎ Work closely with the UK team to align product creation strategies and co-creation calendars.
∎ Train and mentor the local PD team, fostering the growth of future local leaders and building internal technical talent to support long-term expansion.
∎ Lead and manage the end-to-end product development process for sweater categories and gauges.
∎ Supervise and coordinate the work of Shima programmers, technical product developers, technicians, and linking operators.
∎ Establish and implement efficient product development workflows, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and critical calendar dates.
∎ Ensure timely development of concept samples, fit samples, SMS, color samples, and swatches in close collaboration with the UK design and technical teams.
∎ Guarantee high-quality sample output, aligned with the technical and aesthetic standards of international retail customers.
∎ Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure the critical path for bulk execution is tracked and achieved.
∎ Conduct technical risk analysis and pre-production readiness reviews to ensure seamless production handover.
∎ Provide hands-on technical support across yarn properties, Shima programming, knitting techniques, and linking operations.
∎ Work closely with the UK team to align product creation strategies and co-creation calendars.
∎ Train and mentor the local PD team, fostering the growth of future local leaders and building internal technical talent to support long-term expansion.

Workplace:
∎ Work at office

Employment Status: Full Time

Job Location: Morocco

Company Information:
∎ SQ Group
∎ Corporate Head Office, Concord I-K Tower, Level 4, Plot - 2, Block- CEN (A), North Avenue, Gulshan- 2, Dhaka-1212

Address::
∎ Corporate Head Office, Concord I-K Tower, Level 4, Plot - 2, Block- CEN (A), North Avenue, Gulshan- 2, Dhaka-1212

Read Before Apply: Please apply only who are fulfilling all the requirements of this job

Application Deadline: 12 Jun 2025

Category: Garments/Textile