Product Developer II

Signature Products Group (SPG) is a U.S.-based leader in licensed product design and manufacturing, partnering with iconic, world-class brands like Skechers, Carhartt, Browning, and Hurley. We specialize in soft goods such as backpacks, bags, wallets, belts, automotive accessories, and pet gear. With sourcing and development operations across the U.S. and Asia, SPG delivers high-quality, brand-right products to global markets. Our Bangkok team plays a key role in supporting product development, compliance, and factory relationships throughout Southeast Asia.

We're hiring a Bangkok-based Product Developer II to lead development across SPG's soft goods categories, with a primary focus on bags and packs, working closely with SPG's U.S. headquarters and Southeast Asian factory partners. This long-term, independent contractor role requires strong fluency in Thai and English, deep experience in cut-and-sew product development, and the ability to manage sample tracking, timelines, and vendor communication. The role includes helping manage SPG's Bangkok office and sample library, with occasional travel throughout Southeast Asia and to the United States.

Position Overview:

The Product Developer II (Bangkok) is responsible for executing commercially viable products that meet consumer, brand, and business needs, with bags and packs as the core category. This individual works closely with SPG's global product development and compliance teams, as well as suppliers across Southeast Asia. The ideal candidate has strong knowledge of materials, construction, and manufacturing capabilities and can translate that expertise into innovative, physical product. Clear communication in both Thai and English is essential, as is familiarity with regional factory operations.

This is a long-term position working as an independent contractor for a U.S.-based company, with significant exposure to global development practices and strong potential for career growth. The role reports directly to the Bangkok-based Global Compliance & Development Manager and collaborates closely with SPG's Salt Lake City product development team. The candidate will also help support operations of the SPG Bangkok office and oversee the physical sample library.

Primary Responsibilities:

Product Commercialization Support

•     Support execution of product development activities to aid the U.S.-based team in meeting quality, cost, and timeline objectives

•     Collaborate closely with U.S. product and design teams to assist in developing materials, components, and trims that align with brand standards

•     Assist in the creation and upkeep of BOMs, tech packs, color specs, fit specs, and other development documentation as directed by the U.S. team

•     Coordinate with factory partners to ensure accurate execution of development tasks based on guidance from the U.S. team

•     Track and report sample iterations for assigned product categories, keeping the U.S. team informed and aligned

Organization and Tracking

•     Maintain project timelines and report progress regularly to the U.S. development team

•     Identify and communicate potential delays or risks, providing timely updates and proposing solutions in collaboration with U.S. stakeholders

•     Keep PLM systems accurate and up-to-date as directed; maintain physical sample organization to support smooth workflow and visibility for the U.S. team

Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Coordination

•     Serve as a liaison between Asia-based factories and the U.S. development and sourcing teams, ensuring clarity and timely communication

•     Coordinate feedback, revisions, and sample logistics with suppliers based on direction from the U.S. team

•     Assist in sourcing efforts, including onboarding new vendors in collaboration with SPG compliance and sourcing leaders

•     Provide support in gathering cost data, tracking quotes, and identifying preliminary cost-saving options for evaluation by the U.S. team

•     Build and maintain strong factory relationships in Thailand and Southeast Asia to uphold quality, speed, and brand alignment in service of U.S. team goals

Office and Sample Library Management

•     Support day-to-day operations of the SPG Bangkok office

•     Maintain the physical sample library and ensure accurate tagging, filing, and accessibility of samples

•     Coordinate inbound and outbound sample shipments related to development and production review

Skills & Capabilities:

•     Proven experience in product development from concept to production

•     Strong understanding of manufacturing and vendor management, especially in cut-and-sew goods

•     Familiarity with PLM systems or equivalent product tracking tools

•     Knowledge of sourcing, costing, and logistics in the Southeast Asia region

•     Highly detail-oriented and organized

•     Background in trims, materials, and embellishment techniques

•     Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, specifically Illustrator. Experience with CLO or 3D modeling is a plus

•     Self-starter with a solutions-oriented mindset and the ability to manage multiple timelines

•     Bilingual fluency in Thai and English

•     Willingness to travel within Thailand and regionally (Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, etc.); occasional travel to the U.S. may also be required

•     Experience developing bags or packs is strongly preferred