Product Developer Apparel (m/f/d)

JACK WOLFSKIN; Idstein; Hybrid; EUR 40.000 - 70.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player in outdoor gear is seeking a Product Developer Apparel to join their team in Idstein. This role involves managing the entire product development process, ensuring timely delivery of samples, and collaborating with various departments to maintain quality standards. The company promotes a culture of sustainability and innovation, offering a flexible working environment and numerous employee benefits. If you have a passion for outdoor adventures and a strong background in clothing technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Leistungen

Flexible and hybrid working

Employee discounts

Free beverages (water, coffee, tea)

Bike leasing

Company fitness program

Team events

Mental health training opportunities

Mobile working from abroad

Access to language courses

Qualifikationen

• Several years of experience in product development within the apparel sector.
• Strong understanding of garment fitting and quality standards.

Aufgaben

• Manage product development from design to production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on fabric suitability.

Kenntnisse

Garment Construction

Product Development

Communication Skills

Adaptability

Material Testing

Ausbildung

Clothing Technology

Textile Design

Textile Technology

Jobbeschreibung

Jack Wolfskin lives to discover and encourages people to go on new outdoor adventures, connecting with nature and rewilding themselves. Through sustainable German engineered apparel, footwear and equipment that protects and inspires, we enable everyone to experience more moments of outdoor discovery. Our success is based on a shared wanderlust and the collective input from our team of free spirits, forward thinkers and discoverers. Sharing the same values, we focus on having a positive impact through product innovations, more sustainable solutions and business practices as well as advocacy programs.

We encourage an open forum of ideas throughout all departments and honor collaborative discoverers who lead by introducing new paths. A career with Jack Wolfskin is anything but ordinary.

We are looking for a Product Developer Apparel (m/f/d) to join our Apparel team at our headquarters in Idstein as soon as possible. This is a one-year, fixed-term position covering maternity leave.

The story begins:

• Manage product development of apparel from Design handover to production.
• Ensure protos, mockups, size set, and PP samples are received and processed on time.
• Work with cross-functional teams (fabric, PM & Design) to ensure suitability of fabrics into garments.
• Proactively update tech packs and ensure accuracy of tech packs at all stages.
• Ensure that cost sheets from the garment vendors are accurate and received on time.
• Offer suggestions and solutions to engineer products to target costs.
• Work with vendors for cost-saving suggestions and gather cost options.
• Work with fabric and quality teams to ensure garments meet JW quality standards.
• Lead garment fitting sessions and use expertise to suggest fit improvements.
• Work collaboratively with Design, PM, fabric, fit, and other departments.
• Travel to garment vendors, trade shows, and market research as needed.
• Ensure accuracy of data in the system to link to SAP master data maintenance.

Your proven path:

• Completed studies in Clothing Technology, Textile Design, Textile Technology, or a related field.
• Several years of professional experience in a similar role.
• In-depth knowledge of garment construction and production processes.
• Strong communication and facilitation skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to adapt to change, make decisions, and thrive in uncertain situations.
• Solid understanding of material construction and related testing procedures.
• Knowledge of wear and physical testing methods.
• Excellent understanding of fit and garment fitting processes.
• Growth mindset with a positive and proactive attitude.

We are an outdoor gear company and we act like it

• Exciting product world and international environment in a responsible and sustainable company
• Flexible and hybrid working
• Attractive employee discounts and additional company benefits
• Free water, coffee and tea specialities
• Informal culture and casual dress code
• Bike leasing, monthly subsidisation of up to two leasing contracts
• EGYM, company fitness programme with access to over 7000 studios
• Team events and sports programmes in the great outdoors
• Likeminded, our partner for mental health with many training opportunities
• Mobile working from abroad, up to 4 weeks
• Company language German and English
• Access to language courses

Want to join us?

Join us and apply online at our career portal, stating your desired salary and earliest start date.