Head of Design & Quality (m/f)

Description

• Responsible for Lesara quality standards and ensuring product compliance to those standards
• Own the entire product development chain from product development, material selection, fitting and sizing.
• Work regularly with team members and suppliers to review quality, improve weaknesses, and offer trainings and/or technical guidance on new product development
• Ensure compliance with labeling regulations, product safety and other legislation
• Promote quality at all times and maintain a strong commercial attitude
• Analyze technical issues and follow up with clear, accurate and concise instructions to suppliers
• Develop training materials for internal and external support
• Lead and mentor team on quality standards
• Other duties may be assigned

• Business fluent English
• Bachelor's degree in a related field of study
• 5+ years of experience in (European) apparel development
• Expert knowledge of fit, pattern making, fabrics, grading and construction standards 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex technical information
• Strong project management skills
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet deadlines

• A chance to re-define e-commerce fashion directly at the source
• Extreme growth potential and array of entrepreneurial insights within a thriving startup
• The chance to shape the Guangzhou office with a high degree of personal responsibility
• The freedom to innovate: have an idea how to improve something? Go for it & own it
• A world-class team: We don’t just work together, we truly care about each other and seek to bring out the best in each other every day