Senior Product Developer (Kidswear)

Lidl Asia Pte. Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 61,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Discretionary bonus

Annual wage supplement

In-house training

Training sponsorship

5-day work week

Competitive leave

Job summary

Lidl Asia Pte. Limited in Singapore seeks a creative Design Product Developer to drive the design process from trend research through to sample development, aligned to strategic timelines.

You will research new trends, create moodboards and techpacks, design products with fabrics and trims, and collaborate with Merchandising and Quality to ensure timely sample launches, seasonal updates, and compelling presentations.

Qualifications

• Degree in product design, graphics design or related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years of product development experience.
• Strong typography sense and fashion awareness.
• Proactive with ability to work in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent team player with strong communication.
• Proficient in English (spoken and written).
• Kidswear experience is a plus.
• Proficient with design tools: Illustrator, Photoshop, CAD.

Responsibilities

• Research trends and offer new product ideas.
• Create moodboards, artwork cards, techpacks, and CGI.
• Design and update products to align with benchmarks.
• Assist with fabric and trim selection.
• Collaborate with Merchandising and Quality for sample launches.
• Introduce seasonal updates to drive turnover.
• Present design developments from trend to product.
• Manage design and development workflow to meet timelines.

Skills

Typography

Fashion sense

Creativity

Team player

Communication

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in design

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Design CAD

Job description

Summary

The objectives of the position are to:

• Assist in the design product development process from trend and design concept through to sample development in accordance with strategic planning timelines.

What you'll do

The holder of the position is mainly responsible for the following areas in coordination with his / her superior:

• Research into new trends, innovations and offer new product ideas
• Create moodboard, artwork cards, techpacks, may also include graphics and or 3D images/ CGI
• Design and update products in alignment with key benchmarks
• Support with selection of appropriate fabrics and trims
• Collaborate with Merchandising and Quality to ensure product design and fitting is aligned for sample launch
• Introduce seasonal updates and innovations to help drive department turnover
• Perform seasonal presentations of design developments from trend to product as required
• Manage the design and development workflow to ensure timelines are maintained

What you'll need

• Degree in product design, graphics design or related discipline
• Minimum 3 years of product development experience
• Good sense of typography, strong fashion sense, design talent and creativity
• Must be proactive and committed to working in a dynamics environment
• Strong team player with great communication skills
• Proficient in both spoken and written English
• Previous experience in Kidswear would be an advantage
• Proficient in MS Office / Google Workspace, Adobe Creative Suite (Design CAD), Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop, etc

What you'll receive

We are dedicated to fostering a family-friendly culture and work environment. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates with the required skills and experience. We enable fair pay within the company by creating non-discriminatory salary systems. Working at Lidl & Kaufland Asia is rewarding, in every sense, because we give you the training to succeed in your role and plenty of opportunities to progress your career here. We are accredited as a Fair and Progressive employer by the Tripartite Alliance for Fair and Progressive Employment Practices (TAFEP).

Market Leading Remuneration Package:

• Annual wage supplement and discretionary bonus
• Life Insurance
• Medical Insurance

Supportive Environment:

• Out of Office leave for important appointments
• In-house training courses
• Training sponsorship scheme

Work-life Balance:

• 5-day week
• Competitive Annual Leave
• Charity, Community and Sporting Events

If you are not invited for an interview within 4 weeks, we regret that your application was not suited to this vacancy.

For more company information, please feel free to visit: http://www.lidl.asia

Personal data collected will be used for recruitment related purposes only and will be destroyed after 12 months.