Senior Merchandiser - Accessories (R&D & Product Development)

Morgan McKinley; Hong Kong; Sur place; HKD 480 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Morgan McKinley is seeking a Senior Merchandiser specialized in Accessories (Bags, Wallets, and Small Leather Goods) for an established international retail brand with a dynamic sourcing operation. You will bridge design teams overseas HQ, internal sourcing, and manufacturing partners to drive development from concept sketch through to pre-production handover.

Requirements include 5–6 years of merchandising and product development, strong materials knowledge, fluency in English and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–6 years in merchandising and product development for bags and accessories.
• Strong knowledge of leather, canvas, PVC/PU materials.
• Experience with multinational retail or buying offices.
• Experience interfacing with HQ design teams.
• Willingness to travel regionally.

Responsabilités

• Drive end-to-end development for bags, wallets and accessories.
• Interpret design tech packs and convert to production specs.
• Source materials and evaluate suppliers for quality and cost.
• Oversee samples, fit reviews, and counter-sample validation.
• Manage cost breakdowns, FOB negotiations, and capacity planning.
• Ensure QA/QC compliance for materials and finished goods.

Connaissances

Negotiation

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Sourcing & materials

English & Mandarin

Formation

Bachelor's or higher in Fashion/Textile Merchandising

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, an established international retail brand with a dynamic sourcing operation, is seeking an experienced, proactive Senior Merchandiser specializing in Accessories (Bags, Wallets, and Small Leather Goods).

This role bridges creative design and technical execution. Acting as the critical link between the overseas HQ Design team, internal sourcing specialists, and manufacturing partners, you will drive product development and R&D from initial design sketch through to pre-production handover.

Key Responsibilities

• Product Development & R&D: Drive the end-to-end development cycle for seasonal collections across bags, wallets, and accessories, ensuring target margins, design integrity, and critical delivery paths are met.

• HQ Collaboration: Liaise closely with overseas HQ designers to interpret design tech packs, translate aesthetic concepts into production-ready specifications, and offer technical solutions regarding construction and materials.

• Material Sourcing & Innovation: Partner with the sourcing team and material mills to identify, evaluate, and commercialize diverse materials, focusing heavily on genuine leather, canvas, and technical synthetics/PVC, as well as specialty hardware.

• Sample Management & Fit Review: Oversee prototype creation, sample fitting, workmanship assessment, and counter-sample validation; troubleshoot construction issues directly with vendors.

• Costing & Vendor Coordination: Conduct cost breakdown analysis, FOB price negotiations, and factory capacity allocation to meet target commercial margins.

• Quality & Compliance: Coordinate with QA/QC teams and testing laboratories to ensure all raw materials and finished goods adhere to international chemical, physical, and retail compliance standards.

Requirements

• Higher Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Fashion/Textile Design, Merchandising, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.

• Minimum 5-6 years of merchandising and product development experience, with a dedicated focus on bags, wallets, and fashion accessories.

• Strong technical expertise in raw materials, specifically leather (tannery processes, finishing, grading), canvas, coated fabrics, and PVC/PU.

• Solid track record working within a multinational retail, buying office, or global trading environment.

• Proven experience interfacing directly with international HQ design teams and overseas buying offices.

• Strong negotiation, project management, and cross-functional communication skills.

• Excellent command of written and spoken English and Mandarin/Cantonese.

• Willingness to travel occasionally to manufacturing facilities in the region (Mainland China / Southeast Asia) when required.