About the Company

Founded in 2017, RPG Commerce is a leading direct-to-consumer (DTC) omni-channel company dedicated to building cutting-edge everyday essentials. With an in-house portfolio ranging from innovative active wear to home and living products, RPG currently carries an in-house brand portfolio of brands, including MONTIGO, OiYO by MONTIGO and CASEBANG. Recently securing a Series B funding round of RM127 million, RPG Commerce has over 100 employees in KL who work everyday to develop, design and produce high-quality products all over the world. To find out more, please visit https://www.rpg.ventures/.

About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Product Developer to lead product development execution from concept to production, with a strong focus on sampling, supplier collaboration, and product readiness. This role is primarily responsible for ensuring products are well-developed, manufacturable, and delivered on time, while supporting CMF (Color, Material, and Finish) innovation from a technical and supplier capability perspective.

Responsibilities

1. Product Development & Sampling

Own the end-to-end development process and ensure smooth execution from design to production readiness.
Manage full sampling lifecycle: Prototype → Iteration → Pre-Production Sample (PPS) → Photoshoot sample by ensuring product meets the design intent, functionality & usability, & quality standards;
Work closely with suppliers to: follow up sampling progress, resolve technical and production issues (fit, leakage, durability, etc.), improve sampling efficiency and turnaround time, & own development timeline and ensure milestones are achieved.
Identify and flag risks early on design feasibility, production limitations, & quality concerns.

2. CMF Development

Support CMF innovation from a technical feasibility and supplier capability perspective.
Explore CMF opportunities through supplier capabilities, new materials, coatings, and finishing techniques.
Work with suppliers to develop and test new finishes and printing methods, validate durability (scratch resistance, wash, discoloration, etc.).
Provide technical input and proposals to design team on what is feasible, area of improvement, and new techniques can be applied on the products.
Build and maintain a CMF reference library on the tested finishes, proven materials, & supplier capabilities.

3. Cross-Functional Coordination

Drive alignment across teams to ensure smooth product execution.
Collaborate with design (design intent & aesthetics), R&D (technical validation), QA/QC (testing & quality checks), procurement (cost, MOQ, supplier readiness).
Ensure alignment at key stages ie. sampling reviews, Pre-Production Sample (PPS) approval, & Pre-production readiness.
Flag and escalate risks related to timeline, quality, & supplier issues.

4. Specification & Documentation

Ensure product information is accurate and ready for production.
Own and maintain product specification sheets.
Ensure all product details (materials, CMF, dimensions, packaging) are complete, accurate, & aligned across teams.
Manage changes and updates throughout development & prepare finalized specs for handover to procurement.

5. Pre-Production Readiness

Support final product readiness before mass production.
Ensure PPS, specifications are finalized & approved after resolving the major issues.
Coordinate with QA/QC to confirm on testing are completed & quality checks aligned.
Support GO / NO GO decision-making before production.

What you need to have:

5+ years of experience in product development / manufacturing / industrial design.
Strong experience in sampling development and supplier coordination particularly in consumer products (drinkware, lifestyle, accessories).
Good understanding of materials, finishes, and production processes. Familiar with printing & finishing techniques ie. UV, transfer, coating, etc.
Hands-on, detail-oriented, and strong execution mindset.
Ability to manage multiple projects and timelines.
Strong communication skills across cross-functional teams.