Product Developer Apparel (12 Month Contract)

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

Job summary

A leading company in the apparel sector is looking for a Product Developer to handle garment development and ensure product fit and construction meet customer needs. This role, requiring a background in Fashion Design and specific denim product experience, involves working closely with design, production, and vendor partners to realize successful product outcomes.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of Denim specific Product Development experience required.
• In-depth experience with Excel and Adobe Creative Suite skills.

Responsibilities

• Own development of garments and organize daily workflow.
• Develop tech packs and specifications for design requirements.
• Lead fittings and evaluate garment fit against tech packs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Organizational skills

Education

Degree/diploma in Fashion Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Excel

Job description

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

Duties:

• Own development of garments
• Organize daily workflow that adhere to GTM deliverables & development timelines
• Develop and create tech packs and specs to communicate requirements for Design aesthetic, fit, cost and construction.
• Measure garments and evaluate development against submitted tech pack
• Prepare for fittings & presentations: Measure, evaluate fit samples submits
• 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
• Spec and analyze garments to determine compliance of measurements, workmanship, construction direction, and maintain fit intent
• Analyze and communicate the outcome of the fittings and construction reviews with cross functional and vendor partners.
• Coordinate all factory and vendor communication throughout development process to ensure accurate material sourcing, and successful execution of product
• Maintain information docs, development tracker and product master
• Build vendor & cross-functional relationships through effective communication, through email, in person and virtually.
• Manage product/wear testing to assure the products meet the outlined standards
• Experience with denim wash/washed garments
• Strong understanding of garment specs, construction and tech packs
• Working knowledge of fabric, construction, draping, and pattern making
• Basic understanding of grading
• Self-motivated individual who takes initiative
• Demonstrate ability to manage multiple administrative tasks & competing priorities
• Attention to detail, and motivated by organization, discipline, data & accuracy
• Strong Interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and in a team

Qualifications:

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

Reports to:

• Product Development Manager.

Working Team:

• Product Creation Group.

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”

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Product Management and Marketing

• Industries

  Apparel & Fashion

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