Product Developer - Knit/Jersey Kids at HM Group

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Product Development, Collection Development, Risk Assessment, Supplier Management, Trend Analysis, Commercial Thinking, Sample Handling, Material Knowledge, Wash and Print Knowledge, Cross-functional Collaboration, Salesmanship, Fashion Sense

Industry

Retail

Description

Job Description WHAT YOU’LL DO As a Product Developer, your main objective will be to ensure the Production teams and Suppliers know our customers and are aware of the latest trends. You have ownership in securing Product development process end to end, Collection development which involves product risk assessment & best product from a customer perspective, in alignment with the assortment strategy. WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH What is Production? It's the place where design ideas are transformed into actual products. We are in over 20 sourcing markets and are the direct point of contact for local suppliers. We work to ensure our products are of good quality and produced at the best price and in a sustainable way. WHO YOU ARE We are looking for people with… You have ownership over setting and executing global development strategy in alignment with the assortment, and in close collaboration with the Development Lead. Always work with the customer in mind, observe how customers react to trends and contemporary life to be prepared to communicate with the designer. Follow the Trends and draw conclusions on what to prioritize and focus on in the specific market Responsible for educating and developing suppliers in the product flow in terms of capabilities growth, complexity level, and ensuring alignment on customer understanding towards self-reliance Involved in securing product development flow and sample handling process and work proactively towards a sustainable product development process. Acting as a product representative on the ground and play an important role in problem solving along with merchandising & quality teams Qualifications And people who have: Extensive Customer and Product knowledge, along with a very good knowledge in Price, Material, Stuk, Experience in Component attributes, wash and print is preferred. Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Product Developer or Buyer. Kids customer knowledge is added value. Always see possibilities, improvements, and simple solutions. A strong team player with great communication skills cross teams and country collaboration Result oriented and used to work in a fast pace Have a strong salesmanship and commercial thinking Have a good sense of fashion, trends and is strong on products Fluency in both Chinese and English languages is preferred WHO WE ARE H&M Group is a global company of strong fashion brands and ventures. Our goal is to prove that there is no compromise between exceptional design, affordable prices, and sustainable solutions. We want to liberate fashion for the many, and our customers are at the heart of every decision we make. Additional Information This is a full-time position, starting as soon as possible according to the agreement. The role is an on-site position, based in our office in Shanghai, China. Apply by sending in your CV in English as soon as possible, the cover letter is not needed. WHY YOU’LL LOVE WORKING HERE At H&M Group, we are proud to be a vibrant and welcoming company. We offer our employees attractive benefits with extensive development opportunities around the globe. Enjoy perks like staff discount cards, flexible work arrangements, wellness benefits, parental support, and more. Here, you are encouraged to be yourself, experiment, and chart your own growth path. As you flourish, so do we, with opportunities to create tangible impacts and shape the future. JOIN US Our uniqueness comes from a combination of many things – our inclusive and collaborative culture, our strong values, and opportunities for growth. But most of all, it’s our people who make us who we are. Take the next step in your career together with us. The journey starts here.

Responsibilities

The Product Developer manages the end-to-end product development process and collection strategy to ensure alignment with customer trends and assortment goals. They are responsible for educating suppliers on capabilities and ensuring a sustainable product flow from design to actual product.