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Job Location drjobs

Mississauga - Canada

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

American Tall is a thriving e-commerce brand dedicated to producing world-class quality clothing for tall men and women up to 71. Founded by a father and son duo in 2015 the business has grown to a level that seemed almost unimaginable just a few years ago and is now a leading brand in the tall community. The growth can be attributed to the excellent leadership team and family values that drive the business respect passion support and empowerment.

We believe the best ideas come from a diverse group of people. This is a special opportunity to join an innovative business with tremendous upside and a work culture built on the foundation of respect inclusiveness and continued learning.

The Senior Product Developer (SPD) will be responsible for managing the development process of a mens line by collaborating closely with Design Merchandisers Technical Development Manger and vendors. The role ensures that the design integrity product quality and target price are maintained and that products are developed on schedule and delivered within the allocated timeline. The SPD is also responsible for training new PDs checking other PDs tech packs helping the TDM with grading and working closely with the PDM on building out new SOPs and other department updates.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

    • Work in partnership with Design Director and Technical Development Manager from initial concept through to initial protos fit samples and PP samples.
    • Create technical specifications packages in PLM including technical sketches in AI along with BOM creation and measurement charts.
    • Determine best construction options during fittings in tandem with Technical Development Managers and Design Director.
    • Propose changes and recommend solutions during development to make for improved products and ensure successful commercialization.
    • Communicate all style development progress to the vendor keeping them updated and addressing concerns to ensure accurate delivery of the product.
    • Anticipate and identify potential obstacles and issues from all aspects of development costing & delivery.
    • Develop and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with Design Merchandising and Production regarding changes/discrepancies/on-time delivery etc.
    • Adhere to companys merchandising calendar to meet calendar timelines.
    • Builds repeat sheets/colour standards w/ Design and Merchandisers input.
    • Participates in live garment fittings with Technical Development Manager and Design Director.
    • Findings sheets: assign labels/tags from PLM library.
    • Builds and maintains fabric/colour standards library.
    • Builds and maintains trims and accessories library.
    • Coordinates with vendors on all sample spec checks and fitting results.
    • Update and maintain seasonal Tracker to capture all major development milestones.
    • Training of new PDs (helping with on boarding and continual oversight of other PDs tech packs and workload).
    • Supporting the Technical Development Manager (TDM) with grading measurements.
    • Working closely with the Product Development Manager (PDM) to help support the build out of new SOPs and any other department updates in workflow/processes.

Experience Education & Designations

    • 7 years in apparel product development or related roles.
    • College/Bachelors degree in Apparel Design Fashion Merchandising Product Development Textile Science or a closely related field.
    • Proven experience with multiple product categories (e.g. knit woven denim outerwear) and familiarity with different market segments (e.g. activewear fashion performance lifestyle).
    • Experience working with overseas vendors factories and sourcing teams.
    • Full ownership of the product development lifecycle including calendar management costing tech pack creation and production approvals.

Knowledge Skills & Attributes

    • Proficient in Production Lifecycle Management system (WFX is an asset).
    • Proficient in Adobe Illustrator.
    • Advanced in Microsoft office suite (Outlook Excel Word PowerPoint etc.).
    • Strong time management skills to meet tight deadlines.
    • Knowledge of patternmaking using software applications construction grading garment measurements and POM.
    • Deep understanding of textiles fabric behaviour and performance properties.
    • Strong ability to manage complex calendars track development stages and meet deadlines.
    • Clear concise communication with internal teams and external vendors often across cultures and time zones.
    • Experience working with design sourcing merchandising and production teams.
    • Proven ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
    • Consistently exhibit American Talls Values - innovation respect passion and commitment.
Why Join Us
At American Tall we take care of our employees and strive to create an environment where you can flourish. When you join our team youll enjoy a comprehensive range of benefits designed to support your personal and professional development.
Healthy Lunch Program (onsite only): Enjoy delicious and nutritious meals curated by our personal chef promoting a healthy lifestyle. Meals are $2 a day and all proceeds go to charity. Vegan and gluten free options are available.
Annual Performance Bonus: Your hard work and dedication are rewarded with an annual bonus reflecting your contributions to our success.
RRSP Matching: Plan for your future with our RRSP matching program helping you build your retirement savings.
Health Benefits: We offer comprehensive health benefits for both single employees and
families ensuring you and your loved ones are well taken care of.
Tuition Reimbursement Program: We support professional development. We will reimburse up to $1000 a year for courses taken outside of work to further develop your skills.
Generous Vacation Package: We value work-life balance and offer a generous vacation package complete with additional gifted days off to give you the time off you deserve.
Professional Headshots: Start your journey with us on the right foot! All new hires on site are invited to receive a professional photoshoot to capture their best side.
Community Engagement: We are committed to giving back. Our lunch program supports philanthropic initiatives that benefit the community.
Office Celebrations & Social Events: Experience the joy of working in a vibrant environment with regular office celebrations and in-person socials to connect with your colleagues.
Flexible Work Hours: We understand the importance of flexibility and offer work hours that can accommodate your personal schedule when needed.
Referral Program: Help us grow our team! Receive rewards through our referral program when you bring in great talent.
Employee Discounts: Enjoy a 50% discount on our entire online collection.


Accommodations and Accessibility:
American Tall provides employment accommodation during the recruitment process. Should you require any accommodation please indicate this on your application and we will work with you to meet your accessibility needs. For any questions suggestions or required documents regarding accessibility in a different format please contact us

Inclusion:
At American Tall we are committed to building an environment where everyone feels included valued and heard. Diversity inclusion and belonging are an important part of our everyday work and it is our belief that they enable us to reach our goal of providing excellent quality and care in our products. We strongly encourage applications from Indigenous peoples racialized people people with disabilities people from gender and sexually diverse communities and/or people with intersectional identities.

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