Responsibilities:

• Able to perform both merchandising and R&D functions
• Follow up closely on proto tracking and shipment to Germany
• Act as the bridge between internal European buyers & production team and factories & suppliers and fabric mills in China, Bangladesh and other emerging markets
• Liaison with internal European buyers to understand their market trends in order to source for different garment products and fabric for Headquarter (HQ) in Germany
• Able to perform trend research and keep up with new innovation especially in terms of yarns development in the market
• Keep internal European buyers and designers updated about market information by undertaking active Research & Development with market trend, new styles and collections, maintain close communication with suppliers, frequent visits to suppliers' showroom & keep track of any innovations from the suppliers

Requirements:

• College or University graduates, preferably in textile & clothing related disciplines
• Minimum 4 years’ relevant experience in garment R&D
• Strong fashion sense and creative mindset is a must
• Strong knowledge in yarns development and be able to stay updated with latest market trend
• Strong team player with excellent communication skill
• Proactive, well-organized and attentive to details
• Experience working with European markets and have off-shore exposure especially in China, Bangladesh and other Far East countries
• Ability to resolve sample development and production problems  
• Energetic and able to work independently
• Proficiency in Excel, Word and Outlook Express
• Good command of written and spoken English and Chinese (fluency in Cantonese and Mandarin)

Qualified candidates, please submit detailed resume, current & expected salary to: Human Resources Department

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GMS is a creative fashion sourcing agency with a diversified and expanding client portfolio across different market segments. Founded by a leading European fashion retailer and operating from our HQ in Hong Kong as well as offices in Dhaka and Istanbul, we work with our BSCI appraised vendor base and our in-house creative and development teams to offer global fashion companies a competitive edge and new approach to R&D, product creation and sourcing.

Undergoing transformation, we are inviting high-caliber talent to join us and enhance our people and operational excellence.