Senior Design & Product Development Manager

Job Description

Title: Senior Design & Product Development Manager

Company Name: Connor International Limited

Vacancy: 01

Job Location: Dhaka

Employment Status: Full-time

Educational Requirements:
∎ Bachelor degree in any discipline, Masters degree in any discipline
∎ Higher Diploma or above in fashion, Graphics, or related disciplines.
∎ Skills Required: 3D Animation, ability to work as a team, Able to work under pressure, Adobe Photoshop Illustra, Business/ Product Development, Fashion Design, Fashion DesigningGraphics Designing from any reputed College or Unive

Experience Requirements:
∎ At least 7 year(s)
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following area(s): 3D Apparel Rendering, Adobe Photoshop/ Illustrator, Business/ Product Development, Fashion Design, fashion technology
∎ The applicants should have experience in the following business area(s): Boutique/ Fashion, Buying House, Garments, Multinational Companies

Job Responsibilities:
∎ Study fashion trends and apparel market and present product collections and design solutions focused on each client in close coordination with the designers, product managers, buyers in the client office.
∎ Understand fabric mills and vendors' new developments and capabilities.
∎ Identify gap areas for each client and work alongside the relevant manager and execute.
∎ Use trend information and source newness and innovation from the supplier base.
∎ Understand individual brands' needs, price structure, and margin parameters.
∎ Maintain cross-functional dialogue with merchandising teams and vendors to organize vendor visits.
∎ Work with vendors to develop samples from design pack to client approval.
∎ A broad sourcing base of fabrics, trims, and accessories in Asia.
∎ Must understand the Global market.
∎ Identify and develop new sources and products to fulfill the business requirements of the category.
∎ Review business opportunities with the Design Director on client specifics to develop new product ranges and target opportunities.
∎ Research & communicate new products & regional market trends and styles to Clients and teams.
∎ Having an insight into all kinds of surface treatments and ornaments on garments like computer embroidery/hand embroidery / manual embroidery/garment washes and over-dyeing/rotary printing & placement printing.
∎ Offer technical solutions in terms of production feasibility and changes to make the product more price effective
∎ Well-versed with fashion trends and garment development technicalities of retail and export manufacturing industry with the ability to interact and negotiate effectively.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Both males and females are allowed to apply
∎ 7+ years of relevant experience with exposure in the US/UK fashion markets is an advantage.
∎ Hands-on experience in ladies' apparel particularly in design/ product development. Men's and kids are an advantage.
∎ Skillful in Adobe Illustrator & Photoshop are a must, 3D is a bonus.
∎ Excellent communication skills in collaborating with technical and product management teams in working with factories to prepare samples and presenting trend information and design ideas to clients.
∎ Willing to travel
∎ Fluent oral and written English skills are essential.
∎ Good fashion sense, knowledgeable in woven, cut & sewn knit and sweater.
∎ Good time management skills and able to work under pressure.
∎ Immediate availability will be an advantage.
∎ Should be a good team player.

Salary: Negotiable

Compensation & Other Benefits:
∎ T/A, Mobile bill, Tour allowance, Medical allowance, Performance bonus, Weekly 2 holidays, Insurance, Gratuity
∎ Salary Review: Yearly
∎ Festival Bonus: 2

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting.

Application Deadline: 13 Oct 2021

Company Information:
∎ 23 Sep 2021
∎ Connor International Limited
∎ Address : Mika Cornerstone, Level-12, Plot- 16 & 17, Road - 12. Sector-6, Uttara Model Town, Dhaka-1230, Bangladesh.
∎ Web : www.weconnor.com
∎ Business : Connor is a global merchandise sourcing organization managing the sourcing of all types of apparel and home fashion products for over 60 clients. These include some of the most significant brands, specialty and department stores, catalog companies and importers in North America, Europe, Latin America, South Africa and Australia.
Originally established more than 60 years ago the company today operates a global office network with about 1,400 associates in 20 countries across North Asia, Greater China, South East Asia, South Asia, Europe and the USA.

Category: Garments/Textile

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Source: bdjobs.com

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