A leading sportswear brand is seeking a Product Development Lead to drive end‑to‑end product creation, from concept through to commercialization, with a strong focus on product excellence, costing, and process efficiency.
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Lead the full product creation process for sportswear categories, from brief, design handover, development, fit/wear testing, to production hand‑off, ensuring on‑time, on‑cost, and on‑quality delivery.
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Partner closely with Design, Product Management, Sourcing, and Supply Chain teams to translate creative concepts into commercially viable, manufacturable products.
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Own and maintain accurate product data in FLEX PLM, including BOMs, material records, costing scenarios, and key milestones.
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Analyze material, trim, and make complexities to optimize product construction, engineering, and cost while protecting design intent and performance requirements.
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Identify issues and risks across development stages, lead problem‑solving with factories and internal teams, and drive continuous improvements to tools and workflows.
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7+ years' experience in apparel or sportswear product development, with solid exposure to end‑to‑end product creation and commercialization.
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Strong product sense and understanding of how fabrics, trims, construction, and fit impact performance and consumer value.
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Hands‑on experience with PLM systems, preferably FLEX PLM, and strong proficiency managing BOMs, specs, and costings in digital environments.
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Proven problem‑solving skills, with the ability to diagnose development and production issues and propose fact‑based, practical solutions under time pressure.
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Solid knowledge of garment costing, including FOB structure, material yields, CM, and the levers to engineer cost without compromising quality.
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with cross‑functional and vendor partners across regions.
