Product Developer

Job Summary: The Product Developer plans designs and develops garments for uniform account programs. The Product Developer ensures that garments are developed efficiently and meet design specifications and qualityDuties and Responsibilities:Review production samples (fabric approval trims approval label approval embellishment approval PP/TOP approval). Develop fabric/trims/garments/embellishment for uniform program accountsPrepare artworks for accessories/garments/embellishments. Prepare a visual mock-up of the finished garmentPrepare garment tech packs including BOM garment construction specifications and design details maintain Tech Packs up to 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 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 Education:A degree or diploma in fashion designExperience in apparel design sketching technical drawings technical packagesExperience in conducting fit sessionsMinimum 6 months experienceKnowledge Skills and Abilities:Garment construction Point of Measurement and fabric materials properties knowledge Creativity and InnovativenessTime 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 EnvironmentSitting for 5 to 8 hoursVision and color discriminationMaking repetitive motionsLittle physical strengthEye/hand coordination manual and finger dexterityUse of sharp objects (needles and scissors)