[Hiring] Fashion / Product Developer Designer @Sterry

Role Description

We are looking for a highly organized and technically skilled Fashion / Product Developer Designer to join our team remotely. In this role, you are the critical bridge between our creative design team and our overseas/domestic manufacturing partners.

Since we operate 100% remotely, your success depends on your ability to:

• Translate ideas into flawless digital blueprints.
• Manage factory relationships via email and video calls.
• Self-manage your workflow across different time zones.
• Engineer garments for commercial production.

Key Responsibilities

• Technical Development:
  • Translate initial creative sketches and mood boards into highly detailed digital Tech Packs (using Adobe Illustrator, CLO 3D, or Excel).
  • Research, recommend, and source appropriate fabrics, hardware, and wash finishes that match the design intent while meeting cost and sustainability targets.
  • Conduct remote fit sessions (via Zoom/Teams), providing clear digital comments and photos to factories on pattern adjustments and construction fixes.
• Remote Factory & Vendor Communication:
  • Serve as the main point of contact for our manufacturing partners via email, WhatsApp, and scheduled video conferences.
  • Negotiate pricing, lead times, and minimum order quantities (MOQs) remotely.
  • Troubleshoot production issues in real-time by reviewing factory-reported problems through shared digital files (Google Drive, Dropbox) and providing immediate solutions.
• Project & Timeline Management:
  • Own the production calendar from sample stage to bulk delivery, ensuring all milestones are met despite geographic distances.
  • Proactively flag potential delays (e.g., fabric shortages, sample failures) to the internal team using project management tools (e.g., Asana, Trello, or Slack).
• Quality Assurance & Costing:
  • Establish clear quality standards (AQL levels) and ensure factories adhere to them via remote inspection checklists.
  • Breakdown garment costs (Costing Sheets) to ensure the final product sits within the target wholesale and retail margins.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising/Product Development, or related field is a plus—but what truly matters is your attitude and ability to grow.
• 3+ years of experience in fashion product development, technical design, or production management (freelance or in-house).
• Proven experience in apparel development, with specific expertise in intimate wear.

Requirements

• Advanced proficiency in creating Tech Packs (Adobe Illustrator is a must; CLO 3D or Browzwear is a huge plus).
• Strong knowledge of woven, knit, and cut-and-sew construction.
• Comfortable using Slack, Zoom, Google Workspace, and other project management tools daily.
• Excellent English written and verbal skills.
• Ability to diagnose a fit or construction issue from photos/videos sent by a factory and explain the fix clearly without being physically present.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection and a quiet space for video calls.
• Portfolio showcasing relevant apparel and intimate wear development work (applications without a portfolio will not be considered).

Preferred

• Experience working directly with Asian or European manufacturing hubs.
• Familiarity with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) software.

Benefits

• Work alongside a diverse and collaborative team.
• Support to help you grow.

Company Description

We’re a global, fast-moving agency that’s obsessed with pushing creative and digital boundaries.

If you're ready to make an impact and grow your skills in a collaborative environment, we encourage you to apply!