东莞招聘

Job Duties:  

• Attend relevant trade fairs and trend shows and conduct competitor shopping and inspiration with the design team, as needed (research and analyze market trends).

• Develop ACC R&D process, including timelines and requirements to inject into seasonal collections and own and manage the R&D calendar.

• Understand creative thinking process by working with creative & design directors to ensure innovation/newness.

• Ensure effective pricing/costing and quality assurance.

• Responsible for managing and monitoring physical & digital material & hardware libraries (including usage tracking).

• Develop, report, and proactively manage R&D KPIs (including R&D capacity planning btw factories and design).

• Focus on newness: support design/PD in trials/testing, etc.

• Interpret and develop design teams' ideas from concept and idea to samples/swatches (technical PD knowledge).

• Create synergies across categories (apparel, softs, etc.).

• Source and develop material/trims/hardware (with suitable price points).

• Ensure products are developed correctly, with workable lead times for development and on-time delivery.

• Understanding of seasonal calendar deadlines/timelines.

• Liaising with BO teams and direct vendors on material developments/projects.

• Ensure alignment with cross-functional teams across the R&D function (i.e., design, PD, material team, and central trims).

• Perform other duties assigned by management.

  

Requirements:  

• Graduate in fashion-oriented degree (preferred).

• At least 10 years' experience within a fashion (accessories focus) development environment with technical material/PD background.

• Experience working in EU fashion market.

• Fluency in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.

• Strong technical material and PD knowledge (e.g., textile, leather, non-leather, trims, hardware, etc.) with knowledge on sustainable materials is preferred.

• Strong understanding of design industry and fashion brand awareness.

• Experience working with international brands and international designers.

• Solution and action oriented with ability to thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment.

• Highly organized, process/structure oriented, with understanding of key project management principles.

• Ability to work within a product lifecycle management system (i.e., PLM).

• Strong creative thinking skills with understanding of sustainability and innovation (a PLUS)

• Strong relationship management skills to manage key stakeholders and negotiate with factories/vendors.

• Candidates with 3D design experience/knowledge is preferred. 

PVH is one of the world's largest and most admired fashion companies, connecting with consumers in over 40 countries. Our global iconic brands include Calvin Klein, TOMMY HILFIGER and our Heritage Brands. Our 140-year history is built on the strength of our brands, our team and our commitment to drive fashion forward for good. That's the Power of Us. That's the Power of PVH.