KPIS

• Create clear, detailed tech packs and specs to enable factory to produce accurate proto samples
• Provide concise fit feedback aiming to sign off on 2nd samples
• Product to meet brand standard on design, quality and achieve margin
• Achieve critical path dates for development and sign off for production

EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of 3 years working as a product developer on apparel.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £28,000.00-£34,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• Please advise your current notice period, if any.

Work Location: In perso

Apparel Product Developer - Mens & Womenswear
FULL TIME – 5 days a week, Mon-Fri 9am – 5pm
Based in Shoreditch office – Option of 1-2 days remote working
Multi product - Denim, Jersey, Woven & Knitwear

Working over multiple brands & categories

• Create initial tech packs from design CADs
• Update tech packs with design amendments
• Collaborate with the Design team to develop new product through spec / workbook creation
• Issue tech packs and specs to factories
• Responsible for all aspects of garment quality assurance and fit, from 1st sample to production approval on designated product areas and covering other product areas as needed
• Lead fit sessions for own product area working in close collaboration with the Design team
• Risk assess product, ensuring construction, design and fabrics are fit for purpose
• Work with Sourcing and Design to manage costs whilst maintaining brand handwriting and quality standards
• Assess new samples with Design and action SMS samples with suppliers
• Provide clear and accurate fit comments to suppliers within critical path deadlines.
• Manage testing and safety standards on designated product area ensuring all products meet minimum and legal requirements including labelling
• Create graded production specs
• Maintain critical path documents
• Check and submit GS (production) samples to customers
• Work with Technical Manager to standardise key blocks with the support of design to increase speed and accuracy when fitting and maintain customer loyalty
• Provide web team with fit information with aim to guide customers on size selection
• Analyse and help resolve any quality issues and customer returns
• Build strong relationships across the teams and supply base
• Department projects as required