Product Development & Sourcing Specialist

Eadess Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hooga, under the care of Eadess Sdn Bhd, is seeking a design- and market-savvy individual to assist our design team in developing product concepts and seasonal collections that reflect our brand direction.

You will support concept development, market research, and packaging collaboration, coordinate samples, and help prepare buying lists, catalogs, and conferences across international sourcing trips.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Design, Marketing, Business, or related fields.
• 1-2 years of experience in product development, merchandising, or retail.
• Good with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Basic knowledge of design software (Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Proactive and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assist the design team and participate in the development of product concepts, designs and collections in line with the brand's direction.
• Assist in preparing seasonal style guides.
• Conduct market research with superior & the team to identify trends, new product opportunities and gain competitive insights with market peers.
• To assist in local and international work trips for sourcing and market surveys as needed.
• Analyze quarterly sell-through reports to track product performance and propose improvements.
• Demonstrate business acumen and market awareness to make sensible decisions during product development.
• Plan and organize shopping lists and itineraries for seasonal shopping trips.
• Compile, tabulate and analyze shortlisted products after sourcing trip.
• Prepare Seasonal Buying List, Submission, Product Specification and Product Catalogue for all shortlisted products.
• Monitor sample development with supplier and sourcing team, review samples with superior and prepare sample comment form.
• Coordinate sample testing (NPI) with QC team and track progress.
• Organize product samples, prepare PowerPoint presentation and upkeep the Product Catalogue for the bi-annual Seasonal Buying Conference in February and August.
• Communicate research and development guidelines to teammates as needed.
• Support additional tasks assigned by superior.
• Assist in packaging styling with packaging design team, oversee packaging submission, including launch codes, barcodes, intelligent codes, photography, USP, product description, pricing and packaging tests closely and timely.
• Address inquiries regarding product submissions, specifications and feedback whenever required closely and timely.
• Maintain an organized and secure filing system for authorized personnel.

Skills

Microsoft Office

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Detail-oriented

Education

Diploma or Degree in Design/Marketing/Business

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Hooga, under the care of Eadess Sdn Bhd, is seeking a design- and market-savvy individual to assist our design team in developing product concepts and seasonal collections that reflect our brand direction.

You will support concept development, market research, and packaging collaboration, coordinate samples, and help prepare buying lists, catalogs, and conferences across international sourcing trips.