Senior Product Developer (Apparel), Client Partnerships

Unisync Group Limited; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Unisync Group Limited is seeking a Senior Product Developer, Client Partnerships, to drive garment design and product development for a dedicated uniform account. You will lead research, respond to design requests and ensure samples meet quality, fit and specifications.

You will collaborate with technical design, production teams and factories to uphold high standards and timely delivery while addressing account-specific needs and complaints.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in fashion design.
• Experience in apparel design, sketching, technical drawings, technical packages.
• Experience in conducting fit sessions.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience.

Responsibilities

• Review production samples and ensure they meet fit, quality and construction standards.
• Develop fabric/trims/garments/embellishment for uniform program accounts.
• Prepare artworks and visual mockups of finished garments.
• Create garment tech packs with BOM, construction, specs and design details.
• Monitor trims, fabrics, lab dips and samples through production.
• Manage development calendar with Production team.
• Organize library of samples, fabrics and trims.
• Communicate with factories to meet deadlines and solve sampling/production issues.
• Assist in fittings and style reviews with the technical design team.

Skills

Garment construction

Time management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Stress tolerance

Service orientation

Mathematical skills

Sewing knowledge

Education

Fashion design degree or diploma

Tools

MS Excel

Outlook

Word

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Pattern drafting

Job description

Unisync is a leading provider of award winning North American Corporate Apparel, and Public Safety, Law Enforcement Uniform, Equipment supplies and protective garments across Canada and the United States. Our customer base includes Air Canada, WestJet, Canadian Coast Guard, Purolator, Petro Canada, Home Hardware, Alaska Airlines and a broad base of government entities such as the Federal Government of Canada.

Job Summary

TheSenior Product Developer, Client Partnerships serves as the dedicated point of contact for one uniform account, overseeing all aspects of service and product development. This role involves designing and developing garments tailored to the account’s needs, conducting research, responding to design requests, and ensuring production samples meet quality, fit, and specification standards. The role also includes investigating and resolving account-specific complaints to uphold high standards and customer satisfaction.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Review production samples (fabric approval, trims approval, label approval, embellishment approval, PP/TOP approval). Making sure proto, counter-sample and production finished goods meet established fit, quality and construction standards. Prepare info for and monitor costing of items. Work closely with the Tech Design.
• Develop fabric/trims/garments/embellishment for uniform program accounts,
• Prepare artworks for accessories/garments/embellishments. Prepare a visual mockup of the finished garment
• Prepare garment tech packs, including BOM, garment construction, specifications, and design details – maintain Tech Packs up to date.
• Monitor and track trims, fabrics, lab dips, and samples (checking submissions from factories, including lab dips, bulk fabric, and print and embellishments submissions)
• Manage the development calendar, collaborating with the Production team
• Organize and maintain a library of samples, bulk fabrics & trims
• Communicate with factories to track development process to ensure deadlines are met and solve problems throughout the sampling and production phase.
• Participate in fittings and Style Reviews with technical design team to ensure collection details, fit and standards are communicated clearly. Measuring and photographing prototypes. Taking detailed notes of the required fit and construction corrections and conveying corrections to factories. Performing fabric/garment wash test during development process to test the performance of the fabric.
• Other duties as assigned

Experience and Education

• A degree or diploma in fashion design
• Experience in apparel design, sketching, technical drawings, technical packages
• Experience in conducting fit sessions
• Minimum 5 years’ experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Garment construction, Point of Measurement and fabric materials properties knowledge,
• Creativity and Innovativeness
• Time management
• Problem solving
• Attention to Detail – methodical interest in precision
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Stress Tolerance, ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
• Service Orientation
• Mathematical skills: Grading formulas, percentages of fabrics on care labels
• Computer knowledge MS Excel, Outlook, Word, Adobe Illustrator, photoshop, pattern drafting
• Sewing knowledge (use of sewing machines, inserting needles and thread)

This posting is for an existing vacancy. The salary range is: $70,000 to $90,000 annual

Unisync will accommodate all applicant accommodation requests and employees with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to participate in the recruitment and selection process, please contact Human Resources at 1.800.668.3243 ext. 424. Unisync is committed to Employment Equity and diversity and we have a workplace culture where employees feel comfortable with equal opportunities regardless of background, religion, race, gender, physical ability or sexual orientation. We care for our team members and inspire them to grow professionally. Thank you for your interest in Unisync.