Innovation Project Lead - Textiles & R&D

TAL Apparel Limited; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

TAL Apparel Limited is seeking an Innovation & R&D specialist to drive breakthrough initiatives across Business Units in Hong Kong. You will design experiments, analyze data, and coordinate material sourcing and supplier trials for innovative textile solutions.

The role requires a strong background in textiles or garments, experience in R&D or product development, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to deliver manufacturable innovations and sustainable projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Textile Engineering, Textile Chemistry, Garment Technology, Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering, Materials Science, Statistics, or a related discipline.
• Relevant experience in R&D, product development, innovation, manufacturing, or technical project execution in textiles or garments.
• Experience with MRSL, PRSL and ZDHC Supplier-to-Zero is a plus.
• Exposure to sustainable projects in manufacturing or textile industry is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the design and execution of innovation and R&D projects, including experiments, testing, and data analysis.
• Provide experimental design and statistical support to SMEs and project teams.
• Coordinate material sourcing, supplier trials, and sample procurement for innovation projects.
• Conduct technical and laboratory testing in line with internal and customer standards.
• Research market trends, industry developments, and emerging technologies to identify innovation opportunities.
• Support the development of new product, process, automation, and business model innovations.
• Collaborate with Business Units, factories, suppliers, and external research partners to drive innovation initiatives.
• Assist in developing and delivering technical training to strengthen innovation capabilities across teams.
• Prepare trial reports, evaluate manufacturability and market potential, and share findings with relevant stakeholders.
• Promote collaboration, knowledge sharing, and alignment with company values, while supporting team and personal development.

Skills

Experiment design

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

English communication

Education

Textile Engineering

Textile Chemistry

Garment Technology

Mechanical/Mechatronics Engineering

Materials Science

Statistics

Tools

MRSL

PRSL

ZDHC Supplier-to-Zero

Job description

TAL Apparel Limited is seeking an Innovation & R&D specialist to drive breakthrough initiatives across Business Units in Hong Kong. You will design experiments, analyze data, and coordinate material sourcing and supplier trials for innovative textile solutions.

The role requires a strong background in textiles or garments, experience in R&D or product development, and the ability to work with cross-functional teams to deliver manufacturable innovations and sustainable projects.