Job Details
Location: MANCHESTER
Type: Permanent
Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 Per Annum
MENSWEAR PRODUCT DEVELOPER/ TECHNOLOGIST
PREMIUM ONLINE MENSWEAR/SPORT/ STREETWEAR BRAND
CENTRAL MANCHESTER (full time head office based role)
UP TO £40K doe
Our client a premium menswear brand experiencing phenomenal global growth and are now looking to expand their creative and ambitious team with an experienced Product Developer. The successful candidate will come from an online menswear/ sportswear brand and have experience in GARMENT CONSTRUCTION, TECH PACKS, FITS, SAMPLES, all aspects of Product development.
THE ROLE
Collaborate with Head of Menswear on new fabric, trim and logo developments.
Expertly create Tech Packs a nd BOM’s with high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Attend fit sessions and proto reviews
To manage the execution of styles from concept to launch.
Attend and contribute at design direction meeting , bringing newness and creative ideas to the team.
To stick to the critical path with the product team, to execute a well-balanced and commercial range plan.
Ensure all timelines are met including tech packs and sample deadlines.
Bring to market, world class, fit for purpose product, built and engineered to the brands standards.
Responsible for the day-to-day design and development operational tasks, to deliver the goals and objectives as set by the Head of Menswear – in line with the company vision.
Independently plan and organise allocated workload . To ensure that all tech-packs are of the highest standard and can be accurately translated by the factory into the best quality 1st Proto’s.
Co-ordinate daily communication with all suppliers.
Obtain initial prices on receipt of first prototype samples & update the live sample tracker document with this information.
Attend key style capitals for any fabric trade fairs and visit key stores and brands. To be aware of brand adjacencies and key trends.
To interact frequently with the factories (& fabric mills) ideally through site visits or video meetings.
Inspect key Health and Safety aspects of the supplier manual during factory visits.
To prioritize sustainable fabrics, trims and packaging, where possible.
Help to assess and appraise each factory on a regular basis and feed this back to Production Manager and Head of Menswear.
Be confident that the current supply base is compliant and transparent.
Provide creative & technical skills to ensure that all garments are fit for purpose.
Work closely with Creative Director, Chief Product Officer and Head of Menswear to deliver quality products, against target margins whilst maintaining Design aesthetics.
Identify styles that require wear testing, and co-ordinate accordingly
Maintain & update the sample tracker report- accuracy is critical.
EXPERIENCE
· 2-3 years Design & Product Development experience.
· A passion for menswear design/ sports and the premium branded market.
· A relevant degree in menswear design .
· Travelled to factories and key style capitals.
Excellent garment construction knowledge
Extensive knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Excel, PowerPoint &Word
