Product Developer

Product Developer (Onsite in Commerce – 75-85K)

Roles And Responsibilities

• Oversee product development of RTW from proto stage to final production

• Manage and track proto and SMS samples, counter-sample approvals, lab dips to ensure quality standards are met and deliveries per timeline and communicate to factories

• Prepare samples and standards to review wash/ fabric/ trim.

• Source materials- fabric and trims ensuring quality and price points are met

• Maintain all fabric WIPS/FDS/YDS

• Manage and set up all fabric and color codes and input into PLM

• Order all development and SMS fabric and trims

• Prepare and send out color cards

• Review all surcharges and maintain invoices for approvals at the end of a season

• Prepare all standards and hand off to Production team at the end of a season

• Manage style pre-costing and analyze all subsequent prototype costing to ensure yield, material costs, and LDP’s/FOB's are accurate and meet margin objectives

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Proficient in Microsoft Applications

• Proficient in PLM system(s)

• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

• Proficient in CADS and flat sketching

• Strong organizational skills

• Ability to interpret design intent and offer alternative solutions

• Ability to prioritize workflow based on deadlines

• Ability to problem solve and communicate all issues to cross functional departments

Education And Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree and/or equivalent

• Minimum 5 year’s experience in Men’s or Women’s Apparel Product Development