Sweater Product Development Manager/ Product Design Manager

Sweater Product Development Manager/ Product Design Manager Add expected salary to your profile for insights About the role Our client is seeking an experienced Product Development Manager / Product Design Manager with a specialization in sweaters. In this pivotal role, you will conceptualize, design, and drive the development and innovation of sweater collections, delivering fashion-forward products that delight customers and strengthen brand identity. What you'll be doing Oversee the entire product development lifecycle, from initial sampling to final production, across new and existing sweater collections. Lead and mentor a team of designers to translate creative concepts into commercially viable sweater products. Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturers to ensure timely delivery of high-quality products. Analyse market trends, customer feedback, sales data, and competitor insights to identify opportunities for innovation and improvement. Develop and implement effective production planning and scheduling strategies to maximize efficiency and meet deadlines. Present and pitch new sweater concepts to senior stakeholders to secure approval and investment. Foster a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement within the product development team. What we're looking for 8+ years of experience (including 4+ years in a managerial role) in fashion design and product development, with a strong focus on sweater design and manufacturing. Higher Diploma or above in Knitwear Design and Technology, Sweater Design, Fashion Design, or a related field. Strong knowledge of yarn sourcing, color, trends, customer preferences and competitive landscape. Excellent understanding of yarn qualities, knitting techniques, sweater construction, development, production processes, and finishing for knitwear. Proven track record of developing and launching successful sweater collections with both commercial and critical success. Skilled in sketching and illustration; proficient in MS Office, with experience in Adobe Creative Suite and CAD programs. Passionate, creative, adaptable, organized, and detail-oriented, with strong commercial acumen. Exceptional interpersonal, communication and presentation skills to effectively liaise with stakeholders at all levels. Fluent in spoken and written English; Mandarin and Cantonese are essential for local team communication. Immediate or short-notice availability is an advantage. What we offer 5-days work, competitive salary packages, healthy work-life balance and a supportive work culture will be offered to right candidates, interested parties, please email resume with your expected salary, latest salary and availability to for application. And view more on . About us HKIC Human Resources Services is a leading specialist professional recruitment consultancies. Established in 1990 and stemmed in Hong Kong, we continue with providing comprehensive Human Resources services to our clients including Entry to Top level Management Recruitment, Temporary and Permanent Recruitment, Staffing and Human Resources Solutions, Payroll Services and Expert Network Services. ( Licence no: 77132) If you're excited about this opportunity or knowing more about the role, apply now. Unlock job insights AI Job match analysis Salary match Number of applicants Your application will include the following questions Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Hong Kong? What's your expected monthly basic salary? Which of the following languages are you fluent in? How many years' experience do you have as a Design and Development Manager? #J-18808-Ljbffr