Product & Design – SYNR NOMOS
Location: Cairo, Egypt
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Managing Director
About SYNR NOMOS
SYNR NOMOS is a premium luxury swimwear and resortwear brand focused on timeless design, refined craftsmanship and exceptional quality. Our vision is to build an internationally recognised fashion house specialising in sculpted swimwear, luxury resortwear and lifestyle accessories.
We are seeking an experienced Head of Product & Design to lead the complete product lifecycle—from concept and design through development, manufacturing and launch.
Role Purpose
The Head of Product & Design will be responsible for creating commercially successful luxury collections while ensuring every product reflects the SYNR NOMOS brand DNA.
This role combines creative direction, technical product development, sourcing and manufacturing management.
The successful candidate will oversee every stage of product creation from initial sketches to final production.
Key Responsibilities
Product Strategy
Develop the overall product strategy aligned with the company’s long-term vision.
Build seasonal and capsule collections.
Plan category expansion into accessories and lifestyle products.
Create and maintain the annual product development calendar.
Conduct competitor and trend analysis.
Identify future product opportunities.
Design & Creative
Lead all product design activities.
Develop mood boards and seasonal concepts.
Select colour palettes and fabric stories.
Design premium swimwear, resortwear and active lifestyle collections.
Ensure all products align with the luxury positioning of SYNR NOMOS.
Maintain brand consistency across every collection.
Product Development
Manage the complete product development process including:
Design sketches
CAD development
Technical Packs
Pattern development
Fit sessions
Prototype approval
Wear testing
Final production approval
Fabric & Trim Development
Source and approve:
Premium swim fabrics
Performance fabrics
Sustainable fabrics
Power mesh
Stretch tulles
Luxury linings
Elastic components
Custom hardware
Labels
Packaging materials
Develop signature brand hardware including:
Metal buckles
Monogram hardware
Logo plaques
Zip pulls
Buttons
Branded accessories
Technical Product Management
Produce and manage:
Technical Packs
Construction specifications
Measurement specifications
Stitch specifications
Bill of Materials (BOM)
Size grading
Production comments
Fit approvals
Supplier & Factory Management
Identify and manage manufacturers across Egypt and internationally.
Evaluate suppliers based on:
Quality
Technical capability
Cost
Capacity
Compliance
Lead times
Travel when required to:
Conduct factory audits
Review production
Approve samples
Resolve technical issues
Quality Assurance
Develop product quality standards including:
Fabric performance
Stretch recovery
Colour fastness
Chlorine resistance
Saltwater resistance
UV performance
Hardware durability
Garment construction
Packaging quality
Approve all production prior to shipment.
Brand Development
Collaborate with Marketing and Creative teams on:
Product launches
Campaigns
Packaging
Website content
Product photography
Product storytelling
Ensure all products reinforce the luxury identity of SYNR NOMOS.
Accessories Development
Lead development of:
Beach bags
Luxury totes
Sunglasses
Hats
Resort accessories
Packaging
Premium gifting
Commercial Responsibilities
Work closely with management to:
Maintain target margins
Analyse product performance
Improve profitability
Monitor sales trends
Review customer feedback
Recommend product improvements
Essential Experience
Minimum 7 years’ experience in fashion product development.
Experience within luxury or premium brands.
Strong swimwear and resortwear experience.
Proven experience managing suppliers and manufacturers.
Strong technical garment construction knowledge.
Experience producing technical packs.
Experience managing sample development.
Preferred Experience
Experience developing:
Luxury swimwear
Resortwear
Premium activewear
Accessories
Sunglasses
Luxury packaging
Experience working with factories in:
Egypt
Turkey
Portugal
Italy
China
Technical Knowledge
Excellent understanding of:
Luxury fabrics
Swimwear construction
Pattern development
Fit sessions
Garment grading
Production processes
Product costing
Manufacturing
Quality control
Software:
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
CLO3D (preferred)
PLM systems
Microsoft Office
Personal Attributes
The successful candidate will be:
Highly creative with exceptional attention to detail.
Commercially minded and data-driven.
Passionate about luxury fashion and craftsmanship.
Organised and capable of managing multiple projects.
Strong communicator and team leader.
Decisive, proactive and solution-oriented.
Comfortable working in a fast-paced entrepreneurial environment.
Committed to building a globally recognised luxury brand.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Collections delivered on schedule.
Products meet quality standards.
Target gross margins achieved.
Product development milestones met.
Sample approval rates.
Production defect rates.
Customer satisfaction and return rates.
Successful launch of seasonal collections.
Continuous innovation in design and materials.
What We Offer
Opportunity to build a luxury fashion brand from the ground up.
Significant influence over product strategy and brand direction.
International travel and supplier engagement.
Exposure to global manufacturing partners.
Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
Long-term career growth within an expanding international business.
