We are a dynamic, fast-growing company with a familiar atmosphere, producing licensed apparel for the largest international fashion retailers. We translate the magic of our awesome brands and famous characters into creative products, systematically focusing on design and execution excellence.
We are looking for a JUST GRADUATED Junior Fashion Product Developer to cover the tasks below:
Work closely with the design team to develop seasonal collections from design concepts to prototypes.
Collaborate with internal and external designers and give them recommendations on design modification, manufacturing techniques, construction, and materials to reduce price and/or improve manufacturability while maintaining design and quality.
Create tech packs.
Attend presentations and meetings as you work closely alongside the design team, to offer insightful feedback and ideas or solutions to ensure the development runs smoothly with a clear vision.
Engage in material development and sourcing.
Communicate with different factories globally to source the best materials needed for your product.
Check the quality of samples or to source trims and fabrics to order new materials and maintain good relationships with the vendors.
Work with manufacturers by monitoring supplier performance and delivery schedules, negotiating prices, and analyzing product costs.
Take on seasonal research to keep a close eye on fabrics and trends, making sure you stay an expert in your field.
Monitor current sales and keep a close eye on bestsellers as part of your research so you can make informed decisions when developing a product.
PRODUCT DEVELOPER SKILLS:
This role combines creative, technical, and managerial skills to transform design concepts into tangible fashion products.
Design and Product knowledge: You need a great understanding of the design process, from textiles to consumer spending. This includes being able to work closely with designers to understand and interpret their creative visions so you can explain this to other experts involved in the development process, such as vendors. You also need expert product knowledge and a technical understanding to be able to confidently communicate and provide input and ideas to the design team on specifics from pattern cutting and construction to raw materials including knit and leather.
Knowledge of trends: You need good knowledge of trends, your market, and consumer to make informed decisions and research when beginning your product development to create technical packs.
Computer programs: You need to be confident in using MS Office programs and Adobe Suite.
Communication: A key and very important aspect of this role is communication and maintaining positive relationships with everyone in the chain. As a professional who oversees the whole production line, it’s important to sustain strong relationships with everyone from the design team to the factories to ensure everyone is working towards the same goal, and have the ability to share important information effectively and clearly across the production process.
Attention to detail: Managing product development from the early stages to completion requires strong attention to detail so that you don’t lose on quality and miss important details in the process.
Time management: As you oversee the whole process from start to end, you must manage your time well ensuring deadlines are respected.
Problem-solving: As the pressure lies on you to organize and direct the development, you must be an effective problem solver who can work collaboratively and independently while offering a positive outlook to all the teams involved.
Language: Must be very fluent and articulate in English language. Any other language will be considered a plus.
NOTE:
This position is reserved for JUST GRADUATED individuals.
Entry-level salary.
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