Job Description
Love fashion, design and turning ideas into products people actually want to carry and wear?
We’re looking for a creative and commercially minded Product Designer to join the Christy Ng team.
You’ll be involved in bringing new products to life, from trend research and initial concepts to design development, sampling and final production. You’ll work closely with our Product, Creative and Marketing teams to develop handbags, footwear and accessories that are stylish, functional and unmistakably Christy Ng.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Research and identify emerging fashion, colour, material and consumer trends.
- Develop original concepts and designs for handbags, footwear, accessories and other lifestyle products.
- Create design sketches, technical drawings, specifications and product development references for sampling and production.
- Develop seasonal mood boards, colour palettes, materials and design directions.
- Translate creative concepts into products that are both commercially viable and production-ready.
- Select and recommend suitable materials, colours, hardware, trims and finishes.
- Work closely with suppliers and manufacturers throughout the sampling and product development process.
- Review prototypes and samples, providing clear feedback and amendments until the desired design, quality and functionality are achieved.
- Ensure product designs meet the brand’s standards for aesthetics, functionality, quality and target pricing.
- Work closely with the Marketing and Creative teams to ensure product collections align with upcoming campaigns, launches and brand direction.
- Analyse competitor products and market trends to identify new product opportunities and design ideas.
- Improve and refresh existing designs based on customer feedback, sales performance and market trends.
- Manage multiple product development projects and timelines simultaneously.
- Maintain accurate product specifications, design files and development records.
- Support special collections, collaborations and other product development projects when required.
Job Requirements
What We’re Looking For
- Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design, Product Design, Industrial Design, Footwear Design, Accessories Design or a related field.
- Preferably 1–3 years of relevant product or fashion design experience.
- Fresh graduates with a strong portfolio are encouraged to apply.
- Strong interest in fashion, handbags, footwear, accessories and lifestyle products.
- Good understanding of colour, materials, proportions, construction and product functionality.
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
- Ability to produce technical drawings, product specifications and design presentations.
- Knowledge of 3D design software or CAD would be an added advantage.
- Understanding of materials such as PU, leather alternatives, fabrics, hardware and trims would be advantageous.
- Able to translate trends and creative ideas into commercially appealing products.
- Strong attention to detail with a good eye for aesthetics and finishing.
- Able to communicate design ideas and technical requirements clearly to suppliers and internal teams.
- Organised and able to manage multiple designs, samples and development timelines.
- Open to feedback and comfortable making revisions throughout the product development process.
- Creative, curious and constantly keeping up with fashion and consumer trends.
- Able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
**Portfolio Required**
Please include a portfolio or link to your design work together with your application.
We’d love to see your sketches, technical drawings, product concepts, mood boards, material exploration and completed products.
If you’re passionate about creating beautiful, functional products and want to see your designs go from sketchbook to store shelves, we’d love to hear from you!