This role is with one of our clients in the Outdoor Apparel industry*
The Product Developer is responsible for the development of a collection of products
and working closely with design, fit and spec, and merchandisers to bring products to
life.
Objectives & Responsibilities :
- Plan and track stages of development.
- Create and complete tech-packs and BOMs.
- Provide and coordinate feedback on design and fit directions and share with
team members.
- Write accurate design comments.
- Work with cross functional teams to ensure that all products and design goals
are manufacturable.
Work with team to manage calendars and meet all deadlines for sample and
final production.
- Ensure that all products meet the highest level of construction quality.
- Be an expert in the PLM.
- Take product from designer sketch to TOP sample.
- Build detailed and company-coherent flat sketches.
- Set up, clean up, and manage design sessions, including detailed notes,
photographs and revised samples.
Requirements :
- 3 to 7 years of experience in product development, ideally in outdoor apparel.
- Proven record of development success in outdoor apparel.
- A passionate outdoor enthusiast.
- Excellent working knowledge of MS Office, Adobe Creative Suite, and PLM
software.
Able to present clear and concise information in a verbal and written manner to
Design team and factory partners.
Must understand how to bring value to the customer through construction and
innovation.
- Must be a team player and have a willingness to grow.
- Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop).
- Strong knowledge of apparel and merchandising, materials, and construction
and fit techniques.
- 3D experience is a plus.
- Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional groups to meet strategic
objectives.
Nimble and entrepreneurial in nature, with a genuine excitement for the
company mission.
- Ability to work at the ground level, multi task, and generate results.