Product Development Assistant/ Manager (Garment/Textile)

You will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
1. Taking the lead on researching, assessing and coordinating a new product.
2. Manage the development and improvement of existing products and services to better meet customer's needs.
3. Assess viability of new products.
4. Carry out market research and liaise directly with customers.
5. Closely monitor industry trends.
6. Manage the technical development of the products.
7. Manage resources and processes required to implement the vision and strategy for new product development and product lifecycle management of existing products.
8. Incorporate research and concept development projects and capabilities with market analysis, industry intelligence and customer monitoring to support product roadmaps and innovate new products, enhancements and redesigns.
9. Co-ordinate with internal stakeholders, including marketing, sales and manufacturing, to ensure that new and existing products meet development targets and support the organizations financial goals