Trafilea Tech E-commerce Group is hiring a
Product Development Specialist

Summary

The job is for a Product Development Specialist at Trafilea, a dynamic Tech E-commerce Group that operates multiple direct-to-consumer brands in intimate apparel and beauty sectors. The role involves overseeing product development, attending meetings with the US team, managing fabric libraries, conducting market research, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience (focused on intimates/seamless garments/beauty products)
• Good English communication skills (internal & external clients)
• Experience in building private-label apparel or beauty products
• Define & track all T&As
• Hands on, fast problem solving
• Able to handle effective multitasking
• Experienced in data maintenance; development charts; fitting presentations etc
• Understanding the plus-size market with a passion for making women feel confident
• Understand willingness to learn about beauty development
• Dedicated and strong attention to detail and a passion for technical design & product development

Responsibilities

• Bridge innovation and manufacturing efficiency by delivering high-quality, cost-effective products that surpass brand expectations
• Oversee sourcing and design throughout the development cycle, working closely with the US team and factories to execute and elevate tech pack guidelines
• Attend weekly fitting recaps and general meetings with the US team
• Review factory A’s yarn acquisitions and tech packs
• Ensure consistency in duplication before sending PP to the US for fit checks
• Verify that tech packs, inspiration samples, and factory samples match new developments
• Arrange and participate in China fittings with a CN technician to review factory A productions
• Assist with apparel design and beauty development initiatives
• Support tech design and product development to increase product rating and ensure fit expectations are met for private label products
• Create and manage fabric libraries and approved color cards
• Ensure up-to-date process and progress information is shared through Asana, Slack, or other tools
• Actively participate in assigned rituals (tribes, squads, tactical sessions) to share insights and experiences with processes and factories
• Support PD/Production by reviewing all initial FOB LC costing with factories
• Collaborate with Customer Care to review private label PR & FAE to suggest & execute initiatives to improve the overall product experience
• Assist Product Development Manager with ideation development & presentations
• Build & Create product development proposals for current & new products with product features & benefits
• Shop competitive markets, mills, factories for new innovations, or enhancements to current assortments
• Conduct market research to identify emerging trends and opportunities in seamless apparel
• Analyze competitor products and provide recommendations for improvement

Benefits

• Collaborate with world-class talents in a data-driven, dynamic, energetic work environment
• Opportunity to grow and develop both professionally and personally
• Safe space to be who you truly are, with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Openness to new ideas and initiatives
• Great benefits package including remote work, 15 working days of paid holidays, Learning subsidy, and more!