Product Developer Sweater
About the job
- A bachelor's degree in Fashion or Textile areas is required.
- At least 5 years of experience in a similar role working for international retailers and brands is required.
- Strong fashion sense and trend awareness are required.
- Product and detail orientation are required.
- Project management and problem-solving skills are required.
- Excellent time and planning management are required.
- Entrepreneurial values, independence, prioritization, adaptability, and self-motivation are required.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, and the ability to interact with varied audiences, are required.
- Curiosity and self-direction in identifying product and customer opportunities are required.
- Use of artificial intelligence for creative industries is required.
- Analytical and creative thinking are required.
- Proficiency in Adobe and Office suites is required.
- Computer literacy, a task-oriented style, flexibility, and teamwork are required.
- A good command of English is required.
- Develop sweater products, with other ready-to-wear categories potentially included.
- Develop products for children, babies, men, and women.
- Coordinate product prototyping from initial concept through final sampling.
- Collaborate with Design, Procurement, Sourcing, Garment Technicians, Fabric teams, and Manufacturing to achieve expected product results.
- Lead timely delivery and development according to critical dates and product specifications.
- Identify construction and manufacturing issues and challenges, and plan to deliver appropriate, feasible products.
- Approve final sample appearance in alignment with Collection and Design teams’ needs and requirements.
- Monitor and communicate progress and challenges throughout development to meet product integrity requirements.
- Consider sustainability, innovation techniques and materials, market trends, team goals, new technology, and consumer needs throughout development.
- Use artificial intelligence, 3D, and other digital innovations and tools to improve development efficiency.
- Support fabric and merchandising teams with trend knowledge and product sensibility to identify newness and appropriate materials and products.
- Support vendors’ creative teams in understanding brand needs and identity.
- Support local teams in sourcing new suppliers and evaluating their creative capabilities.
About the company
KIABI offers affordable fashion for the whole family, with a focus on low-cost ready-to-wear. Its product lines are designed in France by an in-house team of 56 fashion designers, and the company sells through a network of more than 505 shops worldwide. The fashion ranges are created in-house and then produced to be accessible and easy to wear for people of all ages and nationalities. The company operates with a straightforward business model: make simple, universal clothing at low prices and keep costs down by managing design in-house and selling through a large retail network. Compared with competitors, KIABI stands out thanks to its large global presence, French design origin, and emphasis on universality and joie de vivre in its branding, aiming to be the go-to source for affordable family fashion. Its goal is to keep fashion accessible for everyone while growing its international reach and maintaining French design sensibilities.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Hem, France
Founded
1978
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- 2025 revenue reached €2.5 billion, up 8%, despite textile-market weakness.
- Kiabi targets 40 2026 openings, seven new markets, and Argentina entry.
- Ekstract launched February 2026; Spain kept expanding with its 74th store.
What critics are saying
- The 2023 €100 million fraud scandal still stains trust and partner confidence.
- Revelio says headcount fell 9.2% to 10,268 by March 2026.
- Kiabi skipped city-center openings after Naples; margin pressure limits format flexibility.
What makes KIABI unique
- Kiabi built a family-first platform: apparel, home, shoes, resale, and B2B.
- Kolors stores and compact formats broaden reach without relying on premium malls.
- Beebs and Micolet embed resale inside Kiabi’s retail and app ecosystem.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Employee Discounts
- Flexible Work Hours
- Training Programs
- Childcare Support
- Meal Benefits
- Commuter Benefits