(Junior) Product Developer, Fashion

Love, Bonito

Central Region, Singapore
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Job Description:About usLove, Bonito is a digital-first company on a mission to empower the everyday Asian woman and inspire self-confidence. We are Southeast Asia's leading womenswear brand, headquartered in Singapore, with an omnichannel presence across Hong Kong SAR China, Indonesia, Malaysia and a retail franchise in Cambodia. In addition, we have also expanded into international markets namely the Philippines and the United States of America.Founded in 2010, we are proudly female-founded with more than 65% female representation in leadership roles (#girlpower!). We raised a US$50M Series C round in 2021 and know that we're on the cusp of something great, where we're working towards becoming the most thoughtful brand globally, for the Asian female consumer, especially when it comes to our products, community and experiences.There's a lot more work to be done with all of our exciting plans. So we're looking to team up with people who are wildly passionate about making an impact and be part of a dynamic team, in a workplace with no corporate BS (yes, you read that right!)The roleYou will be responsible for supporting our Product Development team with the development of our samples from sampling up to pre-production stages across all our Business Lines. You will play a pivotal role in all aspects of the development process from design concepts to prototypes and final product assortment, and work cross functionally with the Fashion & Print Design, Technical, Production & Commercial teams within Love, Bonito. You will play a key role in shaping Love, Bonito throughout this exhilarating expansion phase.This role will report directly into our Lead Product Developer.You should have / be

A Love, Bonito Culture Fit

A knack for problem solving with an ability to think 'out of the box'; highly adaptable and flexible and ability to adjust and refine when the need arises
A genuine curiosity to know how things work and how to make them better
A skilled technical product developer

Basic technical knowledge - fit, pattern, costing and with the ability to work closely with design and production counterparts
Extremely fashion-oriented with an obsession with fashion and design
An organised, systematic thinker

Detailed oriented, with excellent communication and project coordination skills

Main responsibilitiesFitting Operations

Coordinate fit sessions between Designers, Product Developers and our Fit Models
Coordinate interns to make sure that sample packages are properly unpacked, logged in, ironed and organised before each fit session
Support fitting operations - checking measurements and taking photos during fittings
Organise Fit Model casting sessions
Support Designers and Product Developers with taking down fit comments during a fit session

Sample Development

Accurately measure and log garment measurements at each sample stage
Flag up any initial fit issues based on measurements
Attend fittings to familiarize yourself with fit and fabric aspects of a garment, to understand how they affect cost and timelines
Execute and translate fit comments in a timely manner to ensure sample development stays in line with overall timelines
Support Product Developers with their communications between Designers and Commercial Team on ongoing topics, such as fabric changes and cost issues
Support Product Developers with day to day supplier queries
Coordinate sample development between Design Team and Sample Room
Track and manage sampling timelines with respective suppliers

Requirements:Qualifications & Experience

1+ years of experience in the apparel industry
Diploma in Fashion Apparel or relevant textile / clothing experience acquired in manufacturing
Proficient in all technical aspects of garment-making and fitting
Excellent organisational and follow-up skills as well as the ability to work independently
Good command of both written & spoken English and Mandarin is necessary

Benefits:1. Flexible Work Arrangement

Work from anywhere*!
Hybrid work and adjustable hours - as long as present during our core working hours

2. Staff Wellness

Comprehensive corporate insurance (Fully covered visits at our panel clinics, Dental coverage, Maternity reimbursement)

3. Learning and Career Development

Learning and development (i.e. subscription plans to best-in-class resources, personal development fund etc)
Dedicated leadership training for those of managerial responsibilities
Friday pm off for learning

4. #TeamLB perks

Generous staff discount off LB products
Corporate partnerships with a variety of companies
Welcome to #TeamLB swag and store gift cards (get your LB work outfit on us!)
Employee driven peer-to-peer recognition platform to honour and celebrate everyday achievements
Internal Referral programme

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