Specific Product Developer

The Specific Product Development role is the primary liaison between the designers and vendors to bring the creative designs of our R&D team and customer requests to life.

The Specific Product Development role is the primary liaison between the designers and vendors to bring the creative designs of our R&D team and customer requests to life. The role requires passionate and motivated individuals who are well versed in men’s apparel, fabrics, design principles, and the direct sourcing and design process.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Will be in charge of a portfolio of customers as per assigned by the design director

• Interpret the creative vision and design of the customer /R&D team into a technical specification that the vendor can manufacture to meet our in house team and customer specifications

• Assist with the product development life cycle: from design inception, sketches, fabric and trim development, and through final PPS approval and production

• Manage each product development to the time and action calendar for the customer

• Work closely with Research & Development team /customer to fully understand the product vision and make it a reality

• Create tech packs for each product in collaboration with the customer & Research & Development team and vendors; provide factories with tech pack and instructions to proceed with proto sample

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Demonstrated knowledge of textile and apparel design principles

• Ability to work well in a collaborative and creative environment with little supervision

• Highly self-motivated and directed

• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

• Adaptable and flexible to change, new ideas, and innovative approaches

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in fashion design or merchandising or related field strongly preferred
• 3-5 years experience as Product developer