Product Developer Apparel (12 Month Contract)

DUER; Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Product Developer with a passion for fashion and denim. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for developing premium products that meet the needs of customers through meticulous garment fit and construction. Your expertise will guide the creation of tech packs, manage fittings, and ensure compliance with specifications. This position offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with design and production teams while maintaining strong vendor relationships. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are motivated by organization and accuracy, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of Denim specific Product Development experience required.
• Strong understanding of garment specs, construction, and tech packs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and create tech packs and specs for garment requirements.
• Coordinate factory communication and maintain development tracker.

Skills

Garment Fit and Construction

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Self-Motivated

Time Management

Education

Degree/Diploma in Fashion Design

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Excel

PLM Software

Job description

Responsible for developing premium product and ensuring it performs through garment fit and construction, and is meeting the needs of the DUER customer.

Duties:

1. Own development of garments
2. Organize daily workflow that adheres to GTM deliverables & development timelines
3. Develop and create tech packs and specs to communicate requirements for Design aesthetic, fit, cost and construction.
4. Measure garments and evaluate development against submitted tech pack
5. Prepare for fittings & presentations: Measure, evaluate fit samples submits
6. Lead fittings with the support of the Sr PD and PD Manager: Present style history, take notes of the required fit and construction corrections discussed for assigned styles
7. Spec and analyze garments to determine compliance of measurements, workmanship, construction direction, and maintain fit intent
8. Analyze and communicate the outcome of the fittings and construction reviews with cross-functional and vendor partners.
9. Coordinate all factory and vendor communication throughout development process to ensure accurate material sourcing, and successful execution of product
10. Maintain information docs, development tracker and product master
11. Build vendor & cross-functional relationships through effective communication, through email, in person and virtually.
12. Manage product/wear testing to assure the products meet the outlined standards
13. Experience with denim wash/washed garments
14. Strong understanding of garment specs, construction and tech packs
15. Working knowledge of fabric, construction, draping, and pattern making
16. Basic understanding of grading
17. Self-motivated individual who takes initiative
18. Demonstrate ability to manage multiple administrative tasks & competing priorities
19. Attention to detail, and motivated by organization, discipline, data & accuracy
20. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and in a team

Qualifications:

1. At least 2-3 years of Denim specific Product Development experience
2. Degree/diploma in Fashion Design or related field
3. In-depth experience with Excel and Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator, InDesign and Photoshop
4. Experience with PLM

Reports to:

• Product Development Manager.

Works Closely with:

• Design, Product, and Production / Quality.

Location:

• Part time in office and part time remote.

Job Type: 12 month contract

The typical hiring range for this position is $65,000-$75,000; The base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills and experience. Send resume to [e-mail] subject “Product Developer Roll”