What will you be responsible for?
- Lead the Product Development team and ensure the achievement of departmental goals, priorities, and deliverables.
- Plan and manage the team?s workload, assigning developments, ownership, and timelines based on commercial priorities and each customer?s requirements.
- Manage the end-to-end product development process, from initial customer briefs and technical requirements through final approval and production release.
- Review and assess customer requirements and technical specifications, proactively identifying inconsistencies, potential risks, or missing information before development begins.
- Oversee the creation, review, and maintenance of technical specifications and Tech Packs, as well as the development of fabrics, trims, colors, and other materials, ensuring accurate and complete technical information.
- Lead the development, follow-up, and approval of samples, ensuring compliance with customer specifications, quality standards, and committed delivery dates.
- Work closely with customers, suppliers, and internal teams to keep developments on track and promptly resolve issues, delays, or potential risks.
- Lead, coach, and develop the Product Development team, strengthening technical judgment, ownership, autonomy, and a strong results-oriented mindset.
- Implement tracking tools and performance indicators to monitor progress, identify opportunities for improvement, and continuously enhance the efficiency of the development process.
- Oversee pattern-making schedules and coordinate pattern development activities in line with sample and production requirements.
- Maintain ongoing coordination with fabric, trim, printing, embroidery, and external manufacturing/service suppliers, ensuring technical requirements, quality standards, and deadlines are met.
- Plan and schedule internal production lines required for sample development, testing, and follow-up.
- Prepare and present executive reports and management KPIs, providing visibility into progress, performance trends, key deviations, and relevant insights to support management decision-making.
What are we looking for?
- Bachelor?s degree in Textile Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Business Management, or a related field.
- Additional specialization in Product Development, Textile Management, Operations, Supply Chain, or a related discipline is highly valued.
- 5+ years of experience in textile or apparel product development, including experience leading teams or holding positions such as Product Development Manager, Head, Coordinator, Supervisor, or Team Lead.
- Strong knowledge of apparel and textile product development, garment construction and pattern making, Tech Packs, fabric and trim development, costing, sample development, approval processes, quality standards, and supplier management.
- Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage multiple developments and priorities simultaneously.
- Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with customers, suppliers, technical teams, and internal stakeholders.
- Advanced English proficiency
Work Arrangement
On-site: 100% ? Lima, Peru Schedule: Monday to Saturday
