Summary

•    Manage and lead the product development team including the overall design and product development process from initial concept through to sample creation in accordance with strategic planning and timelines.
•    Establish a design and development strategy for the respective product categories.
•    To develop and grow the product categories according to business targets.
•    Convince and influence buyers to adopt new themes and products to increase turnover. 

What you'll do

•    Lead the product development team to develop new products and ideas.
•    Drive categories turnover with Merchandising team through design and product development strategy, bringing in seasonal updates, new themes and new products.
•    Research into new trends, innovations and new product ideas.
•    Manage the design and development timelines and workflow to ensure critical deadlines are maintained and adhered to.
•    Responsible for moodboard, artwork card creation, techpacks and product design briefings to both internal and external designers including 3D digital images/ CGI.
•    Develop and select appropriate fabrics and trims in collaboration with Fabric team.
•    Collaborate with merchandising and Quality to ensure product design and fitting is aligned for sample launch.
•    Present seasonal trend and product presentations to stakeholders and leadership.

What you'll need

•    Degree in product design, graphics design or related discipline. 
•    Extensive years of product development or design related experience in Fashion & lifestyle categories. 
•    Strong knowledge and experience in European retail market.
•    Excellent eye for trend, a strong fashion sense, design talent and a creative mind.
•    Cost benefit mindset.
•    Team player with an interest to collaborate in a fast- paced workplace.
•    Must be independent, proactive, and committed to working in a dynamic environment. 
•    Excellent leadership, communication and presentation skills
•    Excellent English language skills.
•    Willing to travel as required.

What you'll receive

We are dedicated to fostering a family-friendly culture and work environment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates with the required skills and experience. We enable fair pay within the company by creating non-discriminatory salary systems. Working at Lidl & Kaufland Asia is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here. We are accredited as a Fair and Progressive employer by the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP).

Market Leading Remuneration Package:

Annual wage supplement and discretionary bonus 
Life Insurance
Medical Insurance

Supportive Environment:

Out of Office leave for important appointments
In-house training courses
Training sponsorship scheme

Work-life Balance:

5-day week
Competitive Annual Leave 
Charity, Community and Sporting Events

If you are not invited for an interview within 4 weeks, we regret that your application was not suited to this vacancy.

For more company information, please feel free to visit: http://www.lidl.asia

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