Our client is a well-established international player in the apparel industry, with a strong presence across the global supply chain and a growing product development organization in Vietnam.
Lead and oversee the end-to-end apparel product development process, from concept and design development through sampling, commercialization and production handover.
Build and drive the product development strategy in alignment with business objectives, customer requirements and market trends.
Lead a team of Product Development, Technical and/or related functions, ensuring effective collaboration and high-quality execution.
Work closely with international customers, brands and internal stakeholders to understand product requirements, timelines, quality expectations and commercial objectives.
Drive the development of new apparel products, materials, fabrics, trims and construction techniques.
Partner with Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, Production, Quality and Supply Chain teams to ensure smooth product commercialization.
Oversee sample development, fit, construction, material selection, costing and technical feasibility.
Identify opportunities to improve product quality, development speed, cost efficiency and manufacturability.
Establish and improve product development processes, standards, systems and KPIs.
Manage development timelines and ensure key milestones are delivered on time and to customer expectations.
Provide technical and commercial guidance on product development decisions and resolve complex development issues.
Monitor industry trends, emerging technologies, fabrics, materials and manufacturing innovations to strengthen the company's product offering.
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customers, brands, suppliers and strategic partners.
Support business development activities by providing product, technical and market insights where required.
Coach, develop and build a high-performing product development organization.
Bachelor's degree or above in Textile, Apparel, Fashion, Garment Technology, Product Development, Engineering or a related field.
12+ years of relevant experience in apparel product development, garment manufacturing, sourcing or a closely related function.
Proven experience in a senior leadership role within apparel product development or a related technical/product function.
Strong understanding of the complete apparel product development lifecycle, including fabric, trims, garment construction, fitting, sampling, costing and commercialization.
Strong knowledge of apparel manufacturing processes and technical requirements.
Experience working with international brands / global customers is highly preferred.
Strong commercial mindset with the ability to balance product quality, customer expectations, development timelines and cost.
Demonstrated experience managing and developing large or cross-functional teams.
Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, particularly in an international environment.
Excellent problem-solving, project management and decision-making capabilities.
Fluent English communication skills.
To apply, please send your updated CV to Thu Nguyen at thu.nguyen@cornerstoneglobalpartners.com, quoting the job title or Click Apply Now.
