About this role
Summary Joining our dedicated Product Development - Houseware's team, you will play a hands-on role in bringing high-performance products from concept to the shelf. Working in close partnership with our Merchandising and Quality Assurance teams, you will coordinate the daily development cycle to ensure every tool meets our rigorous technical standards and is delivered on time. From contributing to new product innovations to preparing essential sales materials for our customers, you will be a key driver in the excellence of products sold across thousands of Lidl and Kaufland stores globally. This role is based in our brand-new, premium, eco-friendly office at Airside, Kai Tak The objectives of the position are to: Contribute to developing new products and improving existing ones Coordinate and execute daily development with collaborating teams Prepare internal sales materials for the customer What you'll do Conduct research regarding new relevant technologies and products Understand technical requirements and specifications to be applied into product development Collaborate with merchandising and sourcing teams and factories, regarding technical & engineering aspects of product development Coordinate daily development with teams in Asia and EU Headquarter Provide support to ad hoc assignment when necessary Bring in your own ideas and passion into the products (range) What you'll need Higher Diploma or above Relevant experience of product development experience in Department Good sense of market trends and mutual interest in Category Familiar with MS Office/Google (especially PowerPoint/Slides and Excel/Sheets). Beneficial if familiar with Solidworks (or similar CAD software), Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop Proficient in both spoken and written English, additional language skills in Mandarin, German and Cantonese are beneficial Proactive, self motivated and able to work independently Good sense for hard goods products UI / UX Able to work together with cross functional teams Experience with European companies/markets/designs Beneficial if Factory experience/having experience dealing with suppliers in the Department. What you'll receive We are dedicated to fostering a family-friendly culture and work environment and have been a proud member of the Caring Company Scheme since 2014. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates with the required skills and experience. Market Leading Remuneration Package: Double pay and discretionary bonus Choice of MPF provider Life Insurance Medical Insurance Supportive Environment: Rental re-imbursement scheme Out-Of-Office leave for important appointments In-house training courses Training sponsorship scheme Health Check Vision Check Exceptional maternity and paternity leave Supporting your child’s education with advice from a leading education consultant Work-Life Balance: 5 day week Competitive Annual Leave Charity, Community and Sporting Events