INSPIRE | EXHILARATE | DELIGHT

For over six decades, Chalhoub Group has been a partner and creator of luxury experiences in the Middle East. The Group, in its endeavour to excel as a hybrid retailer, has reinforced its distribution and marketing services with a portfolio of eight owned brands and over 300 international brands in the luxury, beauty, fashion, and art de vivre categories. More recently, the Group expanded its expertise into new categories of luxury watches, jewellery, and eyewear.

Every step at Chalhoub Group is taken with the customer at heart. Be it constantly reinventing itself or focusing on innovation to provide luxury experiences at over 750+ experiential retail stores, online and through mobile apps, each touch point leads to delighting the customer.

Today, Chalhoub Group stands for 14,000 skilled and talented professionals across seven countries, whose cohesive efforts have resulted in the Group being ranked third in the Middle East and first in Saudi Arabia as a Great Place to Work®.

To keep the innovation journey going, the Group has set up “The Greenhouse”, which is not just an innovation hub, but also an incubator space and accelerator for start-ups and small businesses in the region and internationally. This is just one of the several initiatives taken by the Group to reinvent itself, catalysed by forward thinking and future-proofing. The Group has also been embedding sustainability at the core of its business strategy with a clear commitment towards people, partners and the planet, and by being a member of the United Nations Global Compact Community and signatory of the Women's Empowerment Principles.

What you'll be doing  

At SGII, we are passionate, forward-thinking innovators in the luxury fashion industry. Our mission is to create trendsetting brands that drive sustainable, profitable, and responsible growth. As part of our portfolio, we are building high-impact, globally resonant fashion brands.

We are seeking a Fashion Innovation Product Lifecycle Manager to lead the end-to-end product lifecycle across diverse fashion categories, including leather goods and clothing. This role integrates product development, merchandise planning, regulatory compliance, data management, and e-commerce oversight. The ideal candidate is a dynamic, detail-oriented professional with technical expertise in production, supplier management, and process optimization.

This position will play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional products that align with brand identity, meet quality standards, and exceed customer expectations.

What you'll be doing 

Product Development

• Lead the product lifecycle from concept to production, ensuring alignment with the brand’s identity, quality standards, and timelines.
• Oversee prototyping, sampling, and fitting processes in collaboration with designers and pattern makers, ensuring fit and construction excellence.
• Coordinate with the Director of Fashion Innovation and design teams to translate creative vision into viable products.

Tech Pack Management

• Create or support creation of detailed tech packs with specifications on materials, construction, and labeling requirements.
• Ensure tech packs are up-to-date throughout the development process and resolve any design or production discrepancies.

Supplier & Manufacturing Management

• Identify, onboard, and maintain relationships with suppliers and manufacturers aligned with quality, cost, and ethical standards.
• Negotiate contracts and manage production timelines in partnership with the Head of Brand.
• Monitor production quality and address issues promptly to maintain brand standards and delivery schedules.

Merchandise Planning

• Develop seasonal merchandise strategies aligned with business goals and market trends.
• Analyze sales and market data to identify product opportunities and ensure balanced inventory levels.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maximize product performance and market relevance.

Regulatory Compliance & Product Registration

• Coordinate with suppliers to gather necessary documents for product registration and ensure timely submission to regulatory authorities.
• Maintain compliance with local and international standards to enable seamless product launches.

Master Data Management

• Oversee the creation and management of supplier, customer, and product master data in the system.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of item information to support operational efficiency.

E-commerce Management

• Support the development and management of the brand’s e-commerce platform, ensuring a seamless product integration and exceptional user experience.
• Collaborate with the e-commerce team to align product availability, inventory, and online presentation with the overall brand strategy.

Process Optimization

• Continuously refine product development and production processes to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain premium quality.
• Stay informed of industry advancements and implement best practices to elevate the brand’s competitive edge.

Budget & Cost Management

• Manage product development budgets in collaboration with the Director of Fashion Innovation, Head of Brand, and Head of Operations.
• Optimize material sourcing and production workflows to achieve cost efficiency without compromising on quality.

What you’ll need to succeed  

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, Textile Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in product development within luxury or high-end fashion brands.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, leather goods production, and materials sourcing.
• Expertise in creating and managing tech packs.
• Proven track record in managing supplier relationships and negotiating favorable terms.
• Exceptional project management skills with the ability to manage complex workflows and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in design and production tools (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, CAD).
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with a keen eye for detail and quality.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

What we can offer you  

With us, you will turn your aspirations into reality.  We will help shape your journey through enriching experiences, learning and development opportunities and exposure to different assignments within your role or through internal mobility. Our Group offers diverse career paths for those who are extraordinary, every day.  

We recognise the value that you bring, and we strive to provide a competitive benefits package which includes health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies as well as exclusive employee discounts.  

We Invite All Applicants to Apply

It Takes Diversity Of Thought, Culture, Background, Differing Abilities and Perspectives to truly Inspire, Exhilarate and Delight our customers. At Chalhoub Group, we are committed to inclusion and diversity.

We welcome all applicants to apply and be part of our exciting future. We ensure equal opportunity for all our applicants without regard to gender, age, race, religion, national origin or disability status.