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