Senior Technical Product Development Lead – Apparel

Leadingnation; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 months salary

20 days annual leave

Medical insurance

Work in Guangzhou 3–4 days/week

Job summary

Leadingnation, a garment manufacturer specializing in lingerie and loungewear, seeks a Product Development Technical Lead to drive innovation across intimate apparel, loungewear, and activewear from concept to bulk production. You will lead a 10-member China-based team, set SOPs, and collaborate with sample room, production, and clients to ensure quality and cost targets.

The role calls for 5+ years in apparel manufacturing with international clients, 3+ years in technical management, and strong

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in apparel manufacturing with international clients
• At least 3 years in a technical management or core technical role
• Experience in intimate apparel is essential
• Proficient in production processes, pattern structure, grading, and quality inspection standards for knit and woven garments
• Strong cross-department communication and team leadership skills
• Ability to identify and resolve technical challenges before production
• Fluent in Chinese (Cantonese and Mandarin) with basic English proficiency
• Familiarity with AI tool operations is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Lead the team to develop SOPs for intimate apparel, loungewear, and activewear to enhance quality and efficiency
• Oversee technical development, pattern risk assessment, and process improvements for cost control
• Collaborate with sample room and production teams; participate in client meetings and lead fittings
• Serve as the technical liaison between design, development, and manufacturing to resolve bottlenecks before bulk production
• Drive CI initiatives to optimize bulk production feasibility, quality, and reduce waste
• Integrate AI tools with traditional apparel workmanship to advance digitalization in product development
• Provide training and guidance to staff to strengthen team capabilities and technical expertise

Skills

Apparel manufacturing

Technical leadership

Intimate apparel

Pattern structure

Grading

Quality inspection standards

Team leadership

Cross-department communication

AI tools

Cantonese

Mandarin

English proficiency

Job description

Leadingnation, a garment manufacturer specializing in lingerie and loungewear, seeks a Product Development Technical Lead to drive innovation across intimate apparel, loungewear, and activewear from concept to bulk production. You will lead a 10-member China-based team, set SOPs, and collaborate with sample room, production, and clients to ensure quality and cost targets.

The role calls for 5+ years in apparel manufacturing with international clients, 3+ years in technical management, and strong