Job Description
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Product Developer to work with a reputable global sportswear brand.
This is a great opportunity for someone working within the sportswear/activewear and Athleisure industry across men's and ladies and looking to progress your career .
Main responsibilities Will Include:
Participate in creating the seasonal calendar.
Develop the assigned styles/collections in cooperation with Designers, internal teams, and suppliers of approximately 200 SKUS per season.
Work on multiple seasons at once across a large collection both men's and women's.
Source and develop new fabrics seasonally ensuring they are within cost using your knowledge and fabric sheets are completed.
Day-to-day factory liaison.
Coordinate and monitor all activities regarding the development, approval, and communication of all fabric, trimming, and accessory suppliers.
Organise and manage fit sessions and provide fitting comments to the suppliers
Help ensure FOB prices meet targets and required margins.
Manage and keep the WIP report updated.
Responsible for managing the critical path from initial prototypes through to bulk production managing the timeline strictly to ensure the samples are delivered on time.
Send out the PP & shipment samples to the buyers for approval or reference.
Be responsible for creating measurements charts, measuring garments for UK and Global teams
Investigating and resolving QC issues if any arises.
Sample management
Person specification
sportswear/activewear and Athleisure experience needed
In-depth knowledge of garment construction techniques with a good understanding of pattern cutting
Experience in technical fabrics and performance garment constructions
Experience in dealing with suppliers based in the Far East.
Extensive background in fit, fabric development, finishes, and construction details.
Experience working on a wholesale business model.
