Product Developer

SUCCESS TALENT; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

SUCCESS TALENT is seeking an Apparel Product Developer to join a long-standing global sportswear brand. You will manage the apparel product development from concept to delivery, coordinating with design, merchandising and sourcing to achieve the best product at the best cost and on schedule.

You will develop specs, BOMs, tech packs and oversee fittings, grading and production with factories across regions, ensuring quality and timely delivery for all seasonal lines.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years' experience in a similar apparel product development role.
• Knowledge of fabrics and trims.
• Strong technical understanding of garment construction and materials, textiles, tech packs.
• Understanding of patterns, fit and grade rules for men's and women's wear.
• Understanding of textile testing.
• Knowledge of apparel engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with materials sourcing, preliminary costing and negotiating.
• Experience communicating with factories.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the product creation process from concept through to commercialization and production for the apparel product line to lead to on time delivery and development.
• Responsible for the development process of all seasonal apparel product; create specs, grading, bill of materials, detailed drawings etc.
• Work closely with suppliers in different regions during all phases of the product development process (including sourcing of trims/fabrics).
• Track and facilitate sampling and prototyping for products.
• Analyse and comment on prototypes to ensure that quality, construction, fit is aligned with brand needs and accurately reflect construction specifications.
• Transmit all information related to sample and bulk production to the factory - Travel may be required for product review with factory.
• Identify and address key issues and challenges in product construction, material selection, manufacturing, pricing; and plan accordingly to deliver proven and tested products.
• Responsible for approval of lab dip & test report approvals for fabrics & trim components.
• Ensure projects are completed within corporate guidelines and goals for all facets of product creation.
• Approve styles for SMS & bulk production.
• Contribute to ensure on time delivery for SMS & bulk production.
• Keep abreast of market trends, new fabrics/techniques and consumer needs throughout the development process.

Skills

Fabrics & trims

Garment construction

Textiles

Tech packs

Pattern & fit

Textile testing

Factories communication

Job description

Great opportunity to be part of a long-standing global sportswear brand as a Product Developer.

The role of Apparel Product Developer requires involvement through the entire product creation process from concept to delivery. Working closely with Product Merchandising, Design and Sourcing, the Product Developer's main goal is to get the best product at the best cost point, and delivered on time.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the product creation process from initial concept through to commercialization and production for the apparel product line to lead to on time delivery and development.
• Responsible for the development process of all seasonal apparel product; create specs, grading, bill of materials, detailed drawings etc.
• Work closely with suppliers in different regions during all phases of the product development process (including sourcing of trims/fabrics).
• Track and facilitate sampling and prototyping for products.
• Analyse and comment on prototypes to ensure that quality, construction, fit is aligned with brand needs and accurately reflect construction specifications.
• Transmit all information related to sample and bulk production to the factory - Travel may be required for product review with factory.
• Identify and address key issues and challenges in product construction, material selection, manufacturing, pricing; and plan accordingly to deliver proven and tested products.
• Responsible for approval of lab dip & test report approvals for fabrics & trim components.
• Ensure projects are completed within corporate guidelines and goals for all facets of product creation.
• Approve styles for SMS & bulk production.
• Contribute to ensure on time delivery for SMS & bulk production.
• Keep abreast of market trends, new fabrics/techniques and consumer needs throughout the development process.

You Must have

• 2 - 5 years' experience in a similar role
• Knowledge of fabrics & trims
• Strong technical understanding of garment construction and materials, textiles, tech packs
• Understanding of patterns, fit and grade rules for men's and women's wear.
• Understanding of Textile testing
• Knowledge of the apparel engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with materials sourcing, preliminary costing and negotiating skills.
• Experience with communicating with factories.

Success Talent Diversity & Inclusion statement

We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition.

Success Talent embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we welcome applications from candidates who may have disabilities.

We regret that due to the volume of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.