SQ Group
PUBLISHED ON 18 May 2025
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Requirements
Additional Requirements
Bangladeshi people with the experience of product development in sweater are highly preferred.
10+ years in knitwear product development, with extensive experience in managing multifunctional technical teams.
Deep understanding of yarn construction, knitting structures, gauge handling, and knitwear production techniques.
Proficiency in Shima Seiki programming and development systems.
Strong knowledge in technical fit development, finishing standards, and customer approval workflows.
Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills to work across international teams and stakeholders.
Proven ability to lead PD operations within a fast-paced and customer-focused environment.
Fluency in English; and/or Arabic is an advantage.
Responsibilities & Context
Lead and manage the end-to-end product development process for sweater categories and gauges.
Supervise and coordinate the work of Shima programmers, technical product developers, technicians, and linking operators.
Establish and implement efficient product development workflows, ensuring alignment with customer expectations and critical calendar dates.
Ensure timely development of concept samples, fit samples, SMS, color samples, and swatches in close collaboration with the UK design and technical teams.
Guarantee high-quality sample output, aligned with the technical and aesthetic standards of international retail customers.
Drive cross-functional collaboration to ensure the critical path for bulk execution is tracked and achieved.
Conduct technical risk analysis and pre-production readiness reviews to ensure seamless production handover.
Provide hands-on technical support across yarn properties, Shima programming, knitting techniques, and linking operations.
Work closely with the UK team to align product creation strategies and co-creation calendars.
Train and mentor the local PD team, fostering the growth of future local leaders and building internal technical talent to support long-term expansion.
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