Head of Production and Development

FAITHFULL; Denpasar; On-site; IDR 300.000.000 - 400.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fashion company in Bali seeks an experienced Head of Production and Development. You will oversee the production of women's ready-to-wear collections, ensuring quality and sustainability standards. The ideal candidate will have a decade of industry experience, with strong technical knowledge and proven leadership skills. Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and professional English is essential. This is a key role for someone passionate about responsible production aligned with BCorp values.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in garment or fashion industry.
• At least 5 years in a senior leadership role within women’s apparel.
• Strong end-to-end technical knowledge of garment production.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end production and development of seasonal collections.
• Oversee production, development, fabric, technical, AQL, and sample room teams.
• Manage critical paths, margins, and supplier performance.

Skills

Strong technical expertise

Commercial acumen

Leadership and team development

Critical path management

Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia

Professional-level English

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Job description

Company Description

Established in 2014, Faithfull is an International Fashion label, which fuses Scandinavian simplicity with Australian laid-back spirit, created within the island life ambience of Bali. Our pieces are designed with the modern traveller in mind. We are committed to creating thoughtfully produced, socially responsible garments and aim to minimise our environmental footprint and maximise our positive social impact.

Faithfull is committed to creating thoughtfully produced, socially responsible garments. From our manufacturing choices and commercial practices to our organisational culture, community investment, environmental footprint and social impact, we ensure that each step is positive one and one that falls in line with our brand’s value’s.

Faithfull has been proudly B-Corp Certified since 2021 and was re-certified at the end of 2024.

Role Description

Faithfull is looking for a Head of Production and Development to join our team, specialising in women’s ready-to-wear within the contemporary resort market. Reporting to the CEO, this senior role will lead end-to-end production and development, ensuring seasonal collections are delivered on time, on cost, and to Faithfull’s quality and sustainability standards.

Based in Bali, you will oversee production, development, fabric, technical, AQL, and sample room teams, working closely with global suppliers across Indonesia, China, and beyond. The ideal candidate brings strong technical expertise, commercial acumen, and proven leadership, with the ability to manage critical paths, margins, and supplier performance in a fast-paced, international fashion environment.

This is a key leadership opportunity for a hands‑on operator who is passionate about responsible production, continuous improvement, and building scalable processes aligned with Faithfull’s BCorp values.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience in the garment or fashion industry, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role, ideally within women’s apparel.
• Strong end-to-end technical knowledge of garment production, including development, manufacturing processes, garment construction, textiles, and quality standards.
• Proven experience working with international fashion brands or global supply chains is highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and develop multi‑disciplinary teams, including production, technical, AQL, development, and sample room functions.
• Commercially astute, with experience managing COGS, margins, and budgets in collaboration with finance and senior leadership.
• Solid understanding of compliance and ethical manufacturing standards and related audits and protocols.
• Strong capability in critical path management, supplier performance evaluation, and capacity planning across multiple regions.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to factories and suppliers across Indonesia (and internationally, as required).
• Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia with professional-level English (written and verbal) for effective communication with stakeholders.
• Excellent stakeholder management, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills, with the confidence to operate at executive level.
• A collaborative leadership style aligned with Faithfull’s BCorp values, with a demonstrated interest in sustainability, circularity, and responsible production.