Job Summary
We are seeking a creative and commercially driven Home Fashion Product Developer to lead the development of innovative home textile products tailored to customer requirements and market trends. The ideal candidate will bridge design, sourcing, and sales to deliver products that meet quality, cost, and timeline expectations.
Key Responsibilities
1. Product Development
- Develop new home textile products (bedding, cushions, throws, curtains, etc.)
- Translate customer briefs into commercially viable product concepts
- Create mood boards, design directions, and product samples
2. Trend & Market Research
- Monitor global home fashion trends (colors, materials, patterns)
- Analyze competitors and retail market requirements (especially US market)
- Suggest seasonal collections and new product ideas
3. Customer Coordination
- Work closely with sales and customers to understand product needs
- Present product concepts and sampling options to clients
- Handle custom product development for key accounts
4. Sampling & Execution
- Coordinate with production and sampling teams
- Ensure timely sample development and approvals
- Follow up on revisions based on customer feedback
5. Sourcing & Material Development
- Source fabrics, trims, and accessories
- Work with suppliers to develop new materials and finishes
- Ensure cost-effective product solutions
6. Costing & Commercial Viability
- Work with costing team to meet target prices
- Balance design, quality, and cost requirements
7. Quality & Production Support
- Ensure product specifications are production-ready
- Support bulk production with technical guidance if needed
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Textile Design, Fashion Design, or related field
- 3–8 years experience in home textile or home fashion industry
- Strong understanding of fabrics, construction, and finishes
- Good sense of color, design, and trends
- Experience working with international buyers (preferred)
- Strong communication and presentation skills
Key Competencies
- Creativity + commercial thinking
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Customer-focused approach
- Problem-solving mindset
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00-$70,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
- Briefly describe your experience in home textile or home fashion product development, including product categories you have worked on.
- Do you have experience working with international buyers? If yes, mention the markets and your role in handling them.
- Share one example of a product you developed that successfully went into bulk production. What was your contribution?
- Describe your process of developing a product from concept to final sample.
- How do you convert a customer brief or reference into a finished and commercially viable product?
- What steps do you take to ensure your designs align with both current trends and target pricing?
- What tools or software do you use for product development, design, or presentations?
- How do you stay updated with home fashion trends? Mention any trends you currently see in the US market.
- Describe your experience in dealing with buyers or clients. How do you handle unclear or changing requirements?
- How do you manage the sampling process to meet deadlines while maintaining quality?
- How do you approach fabric/material selection and costing for a product?
- If a customer wants a low-cost product but the design is expensive, how would you handle it?
- How do you manage multiple urgent developments and tight deadlines?
- Why do you want to join our company, and what value can you bring to this role?
Work Location: In person
