China Bag Factory Sourcing Agent — Lifestyle / Wellness Brand (Fixed Price)
Worldwide
⚠️ Important: Please only apply if you are currently living in China and can communicate with factories directly in Mandarin.** We are building a wellness-focused lifestyle brand with a calm, minimal, and quiet luxury aesthetic — based in Fukuoka, Japan. We are looking for an experienced sourcing agent based in China who can help us find the right bag manufacturer and support the following: - Source reliable bag manufacturers in China - Communicate directly with factories in Mandarin (and English if possible) - Assist with sampling and production coordination - Find factories capable of producing high-quality lifestyle and fashion bags - Visit factories in person if needed ――――――――――――――――――― THE BAG CONCEPT ――――――――――――――――――― - Everyday shoulder / tote bag - Separated cooler compartment (interior lining) - Minimal and premium aesthetic - Soft urban lifestyle feeling - Suitable for wellness-oriented consumers The bag should feel closer to a fashion accessory than a functional outdoor bag. Target retail price: ¥15,000–¥20,000 (JPY). ――――――――――――――――――― WE ARE NOT LOOKING FOR ――――――――――――――――――― - Cheap mass-production quality - Sporty or outdoor aesthetics - Overly technical or logo-heavy designs ――――――――――――――――――― IDEAL FACTORY EXPERIENCE ――――――――――――――――――― - Lifestyle brands - Fashion accessories - Premium bags - Functional minimalist products ――――――――――――――――――― PLEASE RESEARCH AND PROVIDE ――――――――――――――――――― 1. Sample production cost 2. Timeline to produce and deliver a sample to Japan 3. Minimum order quantity (MOQ) — we are targeting an initial run of 50–100 units 4. Unit price at MOQ, and price tiers at higher quantities 5. Availability of shipping to Japan 6. Estimated shipping costs to Japan (air / sea / express) 7. Your factory network and previous projects 8. Manufacturing experience and communication capabilities ――――――――――――――――――― BUDGET & PAYMENT STRUCTURE ――――――――――――――――――― We prefer fixed price / milestone-based payment. - Phase 1 — Factory shortlist + research report: USD 80–100 - Phase 2 — RFQ (Request for Quotation) + sample coordination: to be agreed Long-term collaboration preferred if Phase 1 goes well. Please state your proposed price clearly in your proposal. Proposals without a clear price will not be reviewed. ――――――――――――――――――― WHAT WE VALUE ――――――――――――――――――― We prioritize fast communication and high-quality sourcing. Candidates who are based in China, respond within 24 hours, and have proven experience sourcing bags or accessories from Chinese factories will be given priority. Thank you.
$100.00
Fixed-price- IntermediateExperience Level
- Remote Job
- Ongoing projectProject Type
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