Product Developer - BILLINGUAL (Mandarin/English)

POSITION SUMMARY

As a Product Developer, you play a crucial role in identifying, evaluating, and establishing partnerships with suppliers to ensure the timely and cost-effective procurement of quality materials for Techstyles Sportswear apparel. This position requires BILLINGUAL, Mandarin/English, fashion view support, technical support during fittings, a strategic approach to supplier relationship management, and negotiation skills.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage all sample development for apparel and drinkware.

Work directly with domestic and overseas vendors for samples, TOP approvals, and delivery dates.

Communicate with managers/vendors for all development and approvals.

Proficient garment measurement skills.

Oversee trim/Labels and all other aspects of development.

Approve bulk fabrics/garments for production to avoid delays in bulk.

Able to review and analyze basic fabric comparisons, including fabric punching.

Manage the sample process, communicate, and solve fabric, accessories, and technical issues.

Ensure photo shoot samples and SMS are sent on time.

Assist team with third-party translations.

Update proprietary inventory/data system, Impress.

Monitor critical path of shipments and solve potential delay issues before they impact our end customers.

Work closely with the president on product development and fitting.

Communicate with outsourced suppliers, push production deadlines, and solve issues.

Oversee trim/Labels and all other aspects of development.

Source new suppliers and arrange meetings.

Work directly with Freight Forwarder and customs broker for the direct import products-insure correct duty/freight cost/tariffs.

Complete other tasks and work arrangements assigned by superior. .

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL

Experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel

Attention to detail when selecting fabrics.

Activewear/sportswear experience is a big plus.

Excellent eye for colors while fitting and measurements using measuring tape.

Good command of written English and Mandarin Chinese & Basic spoken English is necessary.

A good sense of timeline coordination and scheduling.

Ownership of tasks with a mission-focused approach.

Excellent at maintaining multitasking and execution abilities under tight deadlines.

Able to recognize apparel categories, production methods, and levels of effort during production.

Excellent organizational and follow-up skills and the ability to work independently.

Overseeing the prototype sampling process.

Must be able to identify colors accurately.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Demonstrated ability to work with hands to support fittings and garment measuring.

Must be able to work under pressure.

Must be able to bend, squat and twist while assisting models during fittings.

As a San Francisco-based company, we hire the most creative fashion designers and talented graphic artists who deliver inspired clothing. Our creative team understands your specific needs and we deliver.

We travel the country researching trends and new ideas while developing close relationships with our customers. We listen to how we are performing, get new ideas, and ensure that each season is a success.

A hallmark of Techstyles is our caring customer service team responding to design requests within a day and shipping within three to five days.