Product Developer: Tech Designer - Apparel Design/Adobe Illustrator/retail merchandising
Full Time
Apopka, FL
Posted
Job description
Summary:Develop and edit tech packs, documenting fit comments, specs and bill of materials
Collaborates to understand the design concept/vision and influence changes as needed to help ensure the product fit, function, and delivery
Research markets, trends, raw material, and fabrics.
Create seasonal mood & trend boards specific to customer briefs
Have ability to contribute to new prints and new interesting silhouettes
Consistently work on inspiration and ideas for current and following collection
Own the WIP and communicate with teams overseas to ensure it is being upheld and make sure we are meeting all critical dates/deadlines.
Approving lab dips, trims, strike-offs, bulk fabrics swatches, Pre-production/TOP samples, care labels, label positioning, packing type before production commences.
Manage product lifecycle from creation to final production
Maintain daily communication with overseas to resolve costing, quality and product development issues
Implement strategies and procedures to ensure consistency of fit, construction, quality and costs
Manage flow of information related to fit process such as tracking samples, updating tech pack, with fit comments, and communicating with overseas counterparts.
Adhere to all apparel and development timelines by meeting all due dates with 100% complete design tech packs
Experience you will need:
Bachelor’s Degree in apparel design, product development, retail merchandising or related field, or a combination of college education and related work experience preferred
Must have 6 years experience in design/product development
Proficient with Adobe Illustrator and a working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel and PLM
Self-motivated with the ability to adapt to frequent change and high pressure
Highly creative with a strong understanding of brand aesthetic with in-depth knowledge of design techniques and processes
Very motivated, with positive attitude while working with a sense of urgency
Required be proactive and possess the ability to meet tight deadlines
Extensive knowledge in garment construction and fabric construction
Good understanding of price points and the financial aspect of designing.
Previous expertise of woven and knit design – embellishment, layout development, and garment construction
Highly organized, detail oriented and strong follow up skills.
Ability to manage & follow through on a task from start to finish within a specified timeline without supervision. Please include examples of design work or a link to an online portfolio to demonstrate sketching and CAD ability if available.
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