About us
Love, Bonito is a digital-first company on a mission to empower the everyday Asian woman and inspire self-confidence. We are Southeast Asia’s leading womenswear brand, headquartered in Singapore, with an omnichannel presence across Hong Kong SAR China, Indonesia, Malaysia and a retail franchise in Cambodia. In addition, we have also expanded into international markets namely the Philippines and the United States of America.Founded in 2010, we are proudly female-founded with more than 65% female representation in leadership roles (#girlpower!). We raised a US$50M Series C round in 2021 and know that we’re on the cusp of something great, where we’re working towards becoming the most thoughtful brand globally, for the Asian female consumer, especially when it comes to our products, community and experiences.There’s a lot more work to be done with all of our exciting plans. So we’re looking to team up with people who are wildly passionate about making an impact and be part of a dynamic team, in a workplace with no corporate BS (yes, you read that right!)
The role
You will be responsible for supporting and/or leading our Product Development team with the development of our samples from sampling up to pre-production stages for our womenswear lines. You will play a pivotal role in all aspects of the development process from design concepts to prototypes and final product assortment, and work cross functionally with the Fashion Design, Technical, Production & Commercial teams within Love, Bonito. You will play a key role in shaping Love, Bonito throughout this exhilarating expansion phase.This role will report directly into our Lead Product Developer.
You should have / be
- A Love, Bonito Culture Fit
- A knack for problem solving with an ability to think ‘out of the box’; highly adaptable and flexible and ability to adjust and refine when the need arise
- A genuine curiosity to know how things work and how to make them better
- A skilled technical product developer
- Well-versed technical knowledge – fit, pattern cutting, workmanship & finishing techniques
- Extensive knowledge of garment construction and how it affects costings
- Ability to Bridge between Design , Production and Commercial needs – achieving the right fit according to design intention that is achievable by production and is commercially viable
- Empathetic fit thinking – Knowledge and good understanding of how garments in different silhouettes and fabric fall on different bodies
- A Passionate Fashion individual
- Extremely fashion-oriented with an obsession with fashion and design
- Good understanding/awareness of seasonal and industry trends
- Enthusiastic about innovation and fresh techniques
- Taste for composition and details
- An organised, systematic thinker
- Great attention to detail
- Excellent communication and project coordination skills
- Manage individual projects and coordinate cross functionally/within team effectively
Main responsibilities
Your main responsibilities will be split into 2 sections:
LB Women’s Apparel
- Manage all aspects of product development and garment construction
- Arrange and run fittings with designers to ensure accurate fit and execution
- Recognising and solving tricky fit problems
- Prepare and send Technical and Fit comments to suppliers
- Accurately measure garments to identify any fit issues
- Execute fit comments in a timely manner to ensure fit process stays in line with production and action timelines
- Approve samples to proceed to the production phase after a thorough evaluation of fit
- Ensure fit consistency across all designs, range, and lines
- Effectively manage and dissect costs to hit targeted margins for the respective lines
- Track and manage sampling timelines with respective manufacturers
- Be the main liaison personnel with suppliers and factories
- Be a part of overseas sourcing and fitting trips to factories during peak seasons
Special Projects
- Project manage multiple workflows through our Special Projects (Collaborations, special developments and technical & sizing projects)
- Be responsible for scoping the Product Development portion of projects, as well as overseeing their timeline
Ensuring that all samples arrive and are fitted according to schedule in order for Buys to be made within deadline
- Together with the Lead Product Developer, create relevant new size packs / guides for new categories
- Develop new finishing standards for new product categories
- Conduct fit and wears tests for new product categories
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimally a Diploma in Fashion Apparel or relevant textile/clothing experience acquired in manufacturing
- Minimum 3+ years of experience in the apparel industry
- Proficient in all technical aspects of garment-making and fitting
- Excellent organisational and follow-up skills as well as the ability to work independently
- Good command of both written & spoken English and Mandarin Chinese is necessary
- PLM knowledge would be a huge plus
