Trim Developer

You will have the opportunity to bring Vuori designs to life. As the Trim Developer your raw materials background and knowledge to support the trims team with the pre-season and in-season activities.  You will own trim and packaging creation as well as aid in data tracking forecasting and providing updates on trim developments and timelines. 

You are the link between design merchandising development and factories. It is essential that all communication is accurate complete timely and professional. Therefore we entrust you to develop quality on-time and cost-efficient materials and trims that are a reflection of Vuoris aesthetic and ethos. 

What youll get to do:

• Collaborates with Design/Merchandising/Development to source appropriate seasonal trims that meet Vuoris design aesthetic and corporate target margin goals. 
• Works closely with Trims Manager Production and Planning teams on any replenishment forecasts to factories/mills/suppliers.  
• Manage the data integrity and input of all trim and packaging developments in the Trim Development Tracker digital and physical Trim Libraries and launching a PLM library. 
• Responsible for owning trim category sample comments; reviews comments with designers; communicates with suppliers and vendors; written and verbal on pertinent design/development related issues. 
• Leads category design pass-offs to review new developments and conveys those briefs to nominated suppliers. Vets artwork for feasibility and provides technical feedback to Design.  
• Develops new colorway and reviews color against garment fabric to ensure consistent color quality. 
• Ensure that all developed trim & packaging meet VUORI testing and compliance protocols for quality and wash requirements. 
• Aids in monitoring time/action calendars to hit target calendar dates including Proto Photo Shoot Sales Samples Pre-production through Bulk. 
• Works to negotiate costing with suppliers to achieve costs to meet target wholesale and gross margin targets. Suggest alternatives when relevant. 

Qualifications :

Who you are: 

• Bachelors degree in Textiles Merchandising Business Engineering Manufacturing and/or equivalent experience preferred.  
• 3 years of development experience required and/or product management experience with an understanding record of managing product from concept to completion.  
• Color and testing experience. Completion of the Munsell 100 Hue Test is a plus. 
• Sense of fashion and trend in relation to the market 
• Knowledge of materials used in the engineering and manufacturing processes used to build products  
• Intermediate Computer Drawing skills for technical and construction detail sketches & related art using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop a plus 
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills with emphasis on Google/Google docs and Microsoft offices a plus 
• Experience in PLM specifically Centric a plus 
• Aptitude for systems and systematic work 
• Must possess strong knowledge of costing garment construction and all pre-production coordination. 
• International travel experience is a plus; possible international travel required 

Physical Requirements:  

• Bend lift open and move product and related office items varying in weight up to 25lbs depending on need.  

Additional Information :

Our investment in you:

At Vuori were proud to offer the following to our employees: 

• Health Insurance 
• Savings and Retirement Plan  
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks 
• Paid Time Off  
• Wellness & Fitness benefits  

The salary range for this role is $86400 per year - $111195 per year. 

Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religion national origin disability protected Veteran status age or any other characteristic protected by law.  

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time