Product Designer

Product Designer (Malaysia)

Job Description:

We're looking for a motivated and creative individual with a flair for fashion and product design to join our Design and Merchandising team on a full-time basis. This position is crucial in the development of Our Second Nature's (OSN) womenswear, menswear, kidswear, and home and living categories, as well as Atlas Kind's' (AK) womenswear, menswear and accessories collections.

We offer attractive salary packages, benefits and career growth potential. The current position offered will be Product (Designer) or such other post as determined by the Employer, its holding company or its associate or subsidiary companies (together called the "Group"). This role is based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Responsibilities include:

a/Product & Development & Design

• Designing and developing OSN's womenswear, menswear, kidswear, and Living / Core and Collectibles collections as well as AK's womenswear, menswear and accessories collections
• Contributing to all stages of design: conducting research, presenting ideas, preparing technical packs, liaising with factories, reviewing samples, making adjustments to samples until they are production-ready, and ensuring final products are made to design specification
• Conceptualising and innovating original and designs aligned with brand aesthetics and consumer demand
• Preparing technical drawings, design packs, and specifications using, free-hand drawing skills, Adobe Suite, Procreate and Microsoft Excel to support suppliers through the sampling and production process
• Analysing product requirements and develop clear workflows to ensure that final production outcomes meet design intent and quality standards
• Overseeing sample developments by conducting fit sessions, including; communicating feedback and proposing adjustments to both the team and suppliers and ensuring timely adjustments throughout the production cycle
• Conducting trend research and market analysis to forecast, develop and adapt designs according to evolving customer preferences
• Ensuring all design documentation, technical packs, price list are accurate, up-to-date and well-organised

b/Product Strategy and Merchandising

• Building and managing the product pipeline for OSN Living / Core and Collectibles homeware lines from conceptualisation to market launch
• Collaborating closely with both Design and Marketing teams to develop cohesive product and go-to-market strategies
• Analysing consumer needs, current homeware and living market trends, and develop potential partnerships from an ROI and build vs buy perspective
• Analysing consumer insights, market trends and competitor offerings to identify opportunities for product differentiation and differentiation
• Developing and maintaining production timelines across departments, ensuring deliverables are met in a timely manner and within budget
• Driving innovative business opportunities for OSN Living / Core and Collectibles homeware line through strategic partnerships and creative collaborations

c/Supplier and Production Management

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with reliable suppliers, manufacturers, and artisans to ensure smooth collaboration and consistent production quality
• Sourcing materials and managing all supplier communications from end to end sampling and production
• Anticipating sampling or production issues, proposing practical, scalable, sustainable and cost-efficient solutions
• Conducting strict quality control checks to ensure consistency and high quality standards across all final products

d/Creative Support and Ad Hoc Projects

• Assisting with illustrations, packaging and graphic design as required
• Overseeing design and production for OSN Living / Core and Collectibles merchandise and any event-related products (pop-ups or store activations)
• Participating in material sourcing trips, trade shows, and factory visits when necessary
• Reporting to Superiors, Directors and assisting with any other matters required

Requirements:

• 2-3 years of relevant working experience in a local or international fashion company
• A creative flair and deep appreciation for the aesthetics and design ethos of OSN and AK
• Proven experience in developing product and fashion collections from concept to production
• Strong understanding in garment construction, pattern-making, pattern-cutting and sewing and textile print development
• Excellent proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, Procreate, and Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint)
• Working proficiency in English and Mandarin, both spoken and written, to liaise with suppliers and manufacturers
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational, time management, communication and problem solving skills
• A self-starter who demonstrates initiative, accountability and ownership
• Creative, resourceful with the ability to think strategically and practically
• A collaborative team player with a positive and professional attitude
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think out of the box and come up with solutions that are practical, scalable, sustainable, and cost-efficient

To apply, please submit your CV and portfolio to

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: RM3, RM5,500.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Meal allowance
• Professional development

Work Location: In person