Apparel Product Developer II

Job Summary: The Product Developer II serves as the dedicated point of contact for one uniform account overseeing all aspects of service and product development. This role involves designing and developing garments tailored to the accounts needs conducting research responding to design requests and ensuring production samples meet quality fit and specification standards. The role also includes investigating and resolving account-specific complaints to uphold high standards and customer and ResponsibilitiesReview production samples (fabric approval trims approval label approval embellishment approval PP/TOP approval). Making sure proto counter-sample and production finished goods meet established fit quality and construction standards. Prepare info for and monitor costing of items. Work closely with the Tech facing position Customer problem solving Develop fabric/trims/garments/embellishment for uniform program accounts Prepare artworks for accessories/garments/embellishments. Prepare a visual mockup of the finished garmentPrepare garment tech packs including BOM garment construction specifications and design details maintain Tech Packs up to date. Monitor and track trims fabrics lab dips and samples (checking submissions from factories including lab dips bulk fabric and print and embellishments submissions)Manage the development calendar collaborating with the Production teamOrganize and maintain a library of samples bulk fabrics & trimsCommunicate with factories to track development process to ensure deadlines are met and solve problems throughout the sampling and production phase. Participate in fittings and Style Reviews with technical design team to ensure collection details fit and standards are communicated clearly. Measuring and photographing prototypes. Taking detailed notes of the required fit and construction corrections and conveying corrections to factories. Performing fabric/garment wash test during development process to test the performance of the duties as assignedExperience and EducationA degree or diploma in fashion designExperience in apparel design sketching technical drawings technical packagesExperience in conducting fit sessionsMinimum 5 years experience Knowledge Skills and AbilitiesGarment construction Point of Measurement and fabric materials properties knowledge Creativity and InnovativenessCustomer facingTime managementProblem solvingAttention to Detail methodical interest in precisionVerbal and written communication skillsIndependenceCollaborationStress Tolerance ability to work under pressure to meet deadlinesService OrientationMathematical skills: Grading formulas percentages of fabrics on care labelsComputer knowledge MS Excel Outlook Word Adobe Illustrator photoshop pattern draftingSewing knowledge (use of sewing machines inserting needles and thread)Working Conditions Physical Effort and EnvironmentPosition is on-site- 5 days a weekSitting for 5 to 8 hoursVision and color discriminationMaking repetitive motionsLittle physical strengthEye/hand coordination manual and finger dexterityDriving is an asset