Product Developer (Textile / Garment)

Supara Group - GQ Thailand (Bangkok Metropolitan Area)

Bangkok Metropolitan Region, Thailand

At Supara Group - GQ Apparel Thailand, we're more than just a tech apparel and omnichannel branded company. Based in Bangkok, Thailand, we're on a mission to revolutionize the way consumers in Southeast Asia shop and interact with products. With over 22,000 points-of-sales across the region, GQ has become a trusted brand in the industry. We don't just sell products; we solve problems. By using consumer insights to understand the needs of our customers, we create innovative solutions that make their lives easier. And we don't just create products, we build them to last. We're committed to durability, and we want to create products that will stand the test of time. We believe in delivering unexpected and engaging content and stories both online and offline, every day. Our brand portfolio includes GQ, SchoolMaskPack, The Good Day Lab, and Giffini, each offering something unique and exciting for our customers. Join us on our journey to change the game in the tech apparel industry. Follow us on LinkedIn to stay updated on our latest products, stories and more!

About this position

The Product Developer (Textile / Garment) is responsible for collaborating with designers to create new fabrics and products, ensuring they meet standards and timelines while translating conceptual needs into marketable items.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Designers to develop new fabrics and products, meeting standard and timeline requirements including translating conceptual needs into marketable fabrics and decorations that meet costing requirements.
• Define product details and size specifications for product prototypes in the product design sheet in collaboration with designers and provide guidance for creating product prototypes to suppliers.
• Responsible for and conduct technical inspections during fittings with designers, buyers, and suppliers, provide comments, approve sample tags, checklists, and size specifications from fittings, and report the results.
• Communicate development specifications to merchandising team according to price and needs of product development to maximize sourcing efficiency.
• Facilitates and maintains fabric testing performance, in conjunction with QC, to meet standard requirements in development that are relevant to the end product consumer use and industry standard.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Textile and Fashion Technology or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experiences in Textile, Fabric, Clothing, or Apparel is a must.
• Must be able to provide technical expertise of Textile, fabric and decoration.
• Ability to translate product and design specifications to production processes.
• Understanding and providing constructive feedback in rapid manufacturing environment.
• Result-orientation and strong communication skills.
• Excellent English proficiency.
• Good team player and collaborative mindset with initiatives.
• Systematic way of work and ability to work under pressure.
• Good project management skills.