A leading streetwear / sportswear licensed apparel brand collective that designs, sources, markets and sells high quality products in multiple segments with a primary focus in men’s and women’s licensed apparel, outerwear, and headwear is looking for a Product Developer to work collaboratively with key partners from the development of samples to production. This position is heavily focused on tech pack approvals and issuance of sample comments. Proficiency in Illustrator is required. This role is located in Westbury, Long Island 5 days a week. Must be able to commute to Westbury, LI.
Responsibilities:
- Partner between design, merchandising, technical design, and overseas development teams to drive concepts to executable samples.
- Review tech packs for accuracy, completeness, quality, affordability, and compliance prior to sampling.
- Create Tech Packs in Illustrator as needed.
- Evaluate and comment on samples from start to finish, past initial concept design.
- Communicate daily with overseas teams regarding styles on design, development, and delivery throughout sampling and production phases.
- Responsible for delivering samples on time to the quality standard, within price range.
- Maintain current production libraries of blanks, colors, and fabrications.
- Regularly organize, update, and maintain CADs and linesheets.
- Accountable for ensuring PLM is kept updated with accuracy at all times.
- Attend and participate in weekly cross functional meeting
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 3+ years’ experience in apparel product development or production.
- Candidate must have technical capability and strong product knowledge of apparel construction and production to confidently influence decisions. (Garment construction , fabric construction, knowledge of embellishments
- Demonstrates excellent time-management and prioritization skills while working on multiple projects simultaneously
- Consistently meets deadlines with an understanding and commitment to company design calendar.
- Detail-oriented and possess organizational skills; ability to perform with a high degree of accuracy.
- Collaborative attitude that proactively engages with cross-functional teams to achieve best results.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Illustrator, InDesign
- Ability to speak Chinese a plus
Salary: $70,000-$80,000
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