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Product Developer (Apparel)
American Tall
Mississauga, CAN
Full-time
Entry · 2+ years experience
Onsite
CAD 55000-70000 yearly / year
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- Work in partnership with Technical Design from initial concept to maintaining product lifecycle.
- Collaborate on technical packages in PDM, focusing on BOM and Tech Pack updates for production.
- Determine best construction options during fittings in tandem with Technical Designers.
- Propose changes and development/ production perspectives to improve products, for better costing and ensure successful commercialization.
- Communicate all style development progress to the vendor keeping them updated and addressing concerns to ensure accurate delivery of the product.
- Perform root cause analysis and communicate findings; recommending solutions to resolve issues.
- Anticipate and identify potential obstacles and issues from all aspects of development, costing & delivery.
- Develop and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with design, buyers, TD, R&D, and merchandising regarding changes / discrepancies / on time delivery etc.
- Adhere to company’s product calendar by solving production issues to meet calendar timelines.
- Builds repeat sheets / colour standards w/ Merchandiser.
- Participates in garment fittings (with TD).
- Findings sheets: Assigns labels/tags from PLM library.
- Builds and maintains fabric/color standards library.
- Builds and maintains trims, accessories library.
- Coordinates with vendors on all sample spec check and fitting results.
- Update and maintain Product Development WIP.
- 2-5 years' experience in menswear apparel or fashion design, product development or a similar type of role.
- A Bachelor’s degree or diploma in apparel production, fashion, or a related field is highly preferred.
- Experience working with PLM software.
- Hands-on experience with garment measurements and POM.
- Must have a positive attitude.
- High proficiency with Adobe Illustrator.
- Pattern-making ability using a software is a plus.
- Knowledge and/or good understanding of grading would be an asset.
- Proficiency in Microsoft office suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Excellent communication skills and organization skills.
- Keen interest in textile product development.
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