Head of Research & Development

The Company

Our client is a prominent textile and apparel manufacturer headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan . Established in 1992, our client has evolved into one of the largest vertically integrated knitted apparel producers in the country, offering comprehensive solutions from fabric production to finished garments. They are proudly partnering with some of the world’s most iconic brands including Nike, adidas, Levi’s, UNIQLO, Ralph Lauren, Lacoste, and Reebok. With a deep commitment to innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, our client has built a reputation for delivering high-quality, end-to-end solutions at scale. As strategic partners to many of their global clients, they operate at the forefront of the apparel industry and continue to evolve through cutting-edge technologies and world-class talent.

Our client's operations span the entire apparel manufacturing value chain — from knitting, dyeing, and finishing to cutting, embroidery, printing, stitching, and garment washing — giving them full control over quality, efficiency, and lead times. While they produce a wide range of garments, their core strengths lie in cotton and cotton-polyester fleece fabrics, supporting categories such as T-shirts, polos, hoodies, sweatshirts, and sweatpants. With a focus on continuous improvement, our client is actively investing in leadership to enhance Right First Time (RFT%) rates, streamline complex dyeing profiles, strengthen the handoff from R&D to production, and reduce time to market.

Our client fosters a performance-driven, collaborative culture where innovation is encouraged and excellence is rewarded. The company is headquartered in Lahore, Pakistan , where all strategic operations are centralized. This position requires candidates to be based full-time in Lahore and work fully onsite at their office and manufacturing facility.

Purpose of the Role

Lead product development, sampling operations and technical support for knitting, dyeing and finishing processes with a focus to support quality and process efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Product Development and Innovation

• Lead end to end product development (yarn to finishing), improve existing products, Processes and research new technologies.
• Define steps and ensure timely completion of sampling process of new developments.

2. Team Development and Knowledge Management

• Develop, manage, and mentor a team of technical engineers, ensuring high-quality output.
• Define and develop SOPs for R&D processes.

3. Performance Reporting and Compliance

• Design and define process for medium- and long-term performance goals.
• Ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and brand environmental standards, including Bluesign and Oeko-Tex Standar 100.

4. Testing and Cross-functional Collaboration

• Oversee the testing of new equipment and yarn dyeing projects.
• Collaborate with Cross function teams, Including product development, marketing and manufacturing.