POSITION SUMMARY

As a Product Developer, you play a crucial role in identifying, evaluating, and establishing partnerships with suppliers to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of quality materials for Techstyles Sportswear apparel. This position requires BILLINGUAL, Mandarin/English, fashion view support, technical support during fittings, a strategic approach to supplier relationship management, and negotiation skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage all sample development for apparel and drinkware.
• Work directly with domestic and overseas vendors for samples, TOP approvals, and delivery dates.
• Communicate with managers/vendors for all development and approvals.
• Proficient garment measurement skills.
• Oversee trim/Labels and all other aspects of development.
• Approve bulk fabrics/garments for production to avoid delays in bulk.
• Able to review and analyze basic fabric comparisons, including fabric punching.
• Manage the sample process, communicate, and solve fabric, accessories, and technical issues.
• Ensure photo shoot samples and SMS are sent on time.
• Assist team with third-party translations.
• Update proprietary inventory/data system, Impress.
• Monitor critical path of shipments and solve potential delay issues before they impact our end customers.
• Work closely with the president on product development and fitting.
• Communicate with outsourced suppliers, push production deadlines, and solve issues.
• Oversee trim/Labels and all other aspects of development.
• Source new suppliers and arrange meetings.
• Work directly with Freight Forwarder and customs broker for the direct import products-insure correct duty/freight cost/tariffs.
• Complete other tasks and work arrangements assigned by superior. .

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL

• Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Attention to detail when selecting fabrics.
• Activewear/sportswear experience is a big plus.
• Excellent eye for colors while fitting and measurements using measuring tape.
• Good command of written English and Mandarin Chinese & Basic spoken English is necessary.
• A good sense of timeline coordination and scheduling.
• Ownership of tasks with a mission-focused approach.
• Excellent at maintaining multitasking and execution abilities under tight deadlines.
• Able to recognize apparel categories, production methods, and levels of effort during production.
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills and the ability to work independently.
• Overseeing the prototype sampling process.
• Must be able to identify colors accurately.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS       

• Demonstrated ability to work with hands to support fittings and garment measuring.       
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Must be able to bend, squat and twist while assisting models during fittings.