Product Development & China Sourcing Assistant

About the role

We are looking for a sharp, organised and curious Product Development & China Sourcing Assistant to support a founder-led fashion brand across product development, sourcing, sampling and production coordination. This is a junior-to-entry level role, but it is an important one. You will help translate creative ideas into clear production references, communicate with China-based suppliers, track samples, organise materials, and support the development a new label for both Lark & Peony. You do not need to have deep industry experience or existing China contacts, but you must be fluent in Mandarin, highly detail-oriented, willing to learn, and comfortable working in a fast-moving small business.

Responsibilities

• Product Development Support
• Assist the founder and production team in developing new apparel and product ideas.
• Help prepare visual references, design notes, sample comments and production instructions.
• Track samples from request stage to final approval.
• Measure samples and compare them against approved references.
• Help check construction details, colours, trims, fabrics and finishing.
• Record all changes, approvals and pending actions clearly.
• China Supplier Communication
• Communicate with China-based suppliers in Mandarin via WeChat, Taobao, 1688 or other platforms.
• Request quotations, lead times, MOQs, fabric options, trim options and sample updates.
• Summarise supplier replies clearly in English for the team.
• Follow up on pending questions, sample progress, delivery timelines and shipment status.
• Help clarify technical questions with suppliers when needed.
• Sourcing
• Source fabrics, trims, buttons, linings, labels, packaging, paper bags, poly mailers and other business-related items.
• Compare prices, quality, MOQ, shipping cost and lead time.
• Organise sourcing options clearly so the team can make decisions quickly.
• Build and maintain a database of suppliers, materials, trims and packaging options.
• Documentation & Tracking
• Maintain Trello or similar project boards for active styles and production projects.
• Upload fabric, lace, trim, lining, sample and supplier references.
• Record final approvals clearly so there is one source of truth.
• Keep material libraries, supplier lists, costing notes and production timelines updated.
• Help improve internal workflow so fewer details are missed.
• Quality Control Support
• Check that materials, colours, trims and quantities match approved references.
• Help prepare QC checklists before production and shipment.
• Flag discrepancies early so problems can be corrected before bulk production.
• Support the team in organising photos, videos and measurement records.
• General Production & Operations Support
• Assist with photoshoot preparation, product tagging, packaging sourcing and launch preparation where needed.
• Help with Good Juju development as the brand grows.
• Support the team with ad hoc product, sourcing and production tasks.

Requirements

• Fluent in spoken and written Mandarin.
• Comfortable communicating in English.
• Diploma or degree in fashion, textiles, apparel, design, merchandising, business, Chinese studies or related fields preferred.
• Fresh graduates are welcome.
• Basic understanding of fashion, garment construction, fabrics or apparel production is a plus.
• Proficient with Google Drive, spreadsheets, Trello or similar tools.
• Comfortable using Taobao, 1688, WeChat or Chinese supplier platforms.
• Organised, meticulous and able to follow through.
• Willing to ask questions, learn technical terms and improve quickly.
• Able to work in a small team where everyone helps across different areas.
• Ideal Personality
• We are looking for someone who is:
• Curious and resourceful
• Detail-oriented
• Not afraid to ask "why" or "how can we solve this?"
• Calm when dealing with suppliers
• Responsible with follow-up
• Able to document things clearly
• Humble enough to learn but sharp enough to think
• Comfortable in a hands-on, founder-led fashion business
• Important Note
• This is not a pure fashion design role where you only sketch or create moodboards.
• Growth Potential
• The right person can grow into a Product Development Executive, Sourcing Executive, Production Coordinator or eventually a Production & Sourcing Manager as the business expands.

Additional Information

Fashion, Apparel, Design & Production Support Salary: $2,800-$3,200/month, depending on experience Location: Singapore Languages: Fluent Mandarin and English required

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