Product Developer, Seasonal

We are currently recruiting for a Product Developer to join our Seasonal team in Hong Kong. About the role This role will report to our Senior Sourcing Manager, who is based in Hong Kong. This role will lead product development activities for all trends and briefs within the Seasonal category. The successful candidate will understand design trends and themes from our Design team, interpreting the Buyer’s and Designer’s vision into products that customers’ love. The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of current trends and the technical aspects of product development. Excellent communication skills are essential to effectively share these trends with our internal team and enhance supplier design capabilities. This role is fast-paced and offers the opportunity to collaborate with a diverse range of global stakeholders to design trend-driven products that are high-quality and cost-effective. About the team Our Sourcing Commercial team is dedicated to building long-term, trusted relationships with our suppliers worldwide. We collaborate closely with our UK buying team and suppliers to source and develop products that offer the best quality and price for our customers. In Hong Kong, our Sourcing Commercial team consists of 27 colleagues who manage sourcing for Home products across South China and Southeast Asia. They specialise in categories such as seasonal, gardening & camping, electrical & home utilities, and cook & dine. Additionally, our Supply Planning team ensures timely delivery of our products. The broader Hong Kong hub includes colleagues from Technical and Responsible Sourcing, with whom we partner daily, as well as the majority of our Finance, People and Technology teams. You will be responsible for • Lead product development activities based on design trends and briefs from Desing team • Understanding design trends and themes as briefed by the Design team, ensuring that you are able to interpreter Buyer’s / Designer’s vision into products that customers love. • Identifying design gaps and proactively proposing new developments • Pre-briefing suppliers on design themes and passing on customers’ expectations. • Communicating trend boards and briefs to suppliers and internal teams • Developing and delivering samples that meet briefs and ensuring they are right first time, are of the right quality (supported by Technical team) and are of the reasonable cost (supported by Commercial team). • Working closely with Sourcing colleagues to ensure that development/samples are assigned to the right supplier within the agreed sourcing strategy • Managing the key dates of the critical path with suppliers and hub teams to ensure efficient and realistic sampling times. • Ensuring delivery of vital information between teams on sample lead time and supplier restrictions. • Gathering market intelligence, competitor insights, and supplier trends, and feeding this information to the design and sourcing teams with design/development proposals • Developing suppliers' product development and design capabilities, supporting and empowering them to translate trend directions and product briefs into new product designs • Working in partnership with suppliers and factories to build great relationships that encourage trust and loyalty You will need • Experience in design, trend analysis, and product development • Retail or sourcing office experience, particularly in Seasonal and Home categories • Proficient in communicating creative, trend and design concepts • Skilled in Adobe software, including Illustrator and Photoshop • Strong hand-sketching, graphic sense, and visualisation abilities • Keen eye for trends, materials, textures, colours and drawings suited to the Western market • Knowledge and experience in production and factory processes. • Stakeholder and cross-cultural management skill • Presentation skills (in English) • Creative thinker • Integrity and honesty What’s in it for you We offer excellent benefits that help make Tesco a great place to work! These include but aren’t limited to: • Flexible working arrangements • Annual bonus scheme • 20 Days Annual Leave • Life and Medical insurance coverage • External Education Reimbursement About Us Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is ‘Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day’. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of and for the planet. We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued, and make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We're a big business with diverse working patterns and many business areas which means that we can find something that works for you. Everyone is welcome at Tesco.