Senior Activewear Product Developer

Job Description

Working for a Premium Luxury Mens and Womens Activewear Brand you will be managing Apparel Product Development and Sourcing for the brand.

Role & Responsibilities:
Develop & coordinate assigned collections in cooperation with Designers, internal teams and suppliers.
Coordinating the whole development process between the internal team and the factories, from tech packs handover till production shipment.
Day to day factory liaison to guarantee a smooth transition of information.
Assisting in fit sessions for inline collections, SMUs and Special projects upon request.
Coordinate and monitor all activities regarding development, approval and communication of all fabric, trimming and accessory suppliers.
Giving clear instructions to the factories and ensure the samples are made to the correct specifications and in time based on given deadlines.
Responsible for creating measurements charts, measuring garments, organizing fitting session and providing fitting comments to the suppliers from proto stage till production orders.
Responsible for preparation, maintenance and follow up of all work documents (e.g. tech pack, workbooks, measurements chart, fabric and trim selection, fitting and sealing comments, etc.).
Responsible for cost review and negotiation to meet target FOB prices and profit margins.
Responsible for managing the critical path from initial prototypes through to bulk production managing the timeline strictly to ensure the samples and productions are delivered on time.
Sending out PP/shipment samples to the buyers for approval or reference.
Liaising with Buyers and garment techs on comments regarding orders.
From time to time attend buyer meetings.

Required Skills and Experience:
· Diploma or Degree in Textile / Fashion / Clothing related discipline.
· Minimum4-6 years' relevant experience in garment/sportswear industry.
· Work experience with stretch fabrics and Seamless construction is a must.
· Experience in 3D virtual product development is an advantage.
· Good understanding and knowledge of apparel components and product costing.
· Proficient in Excel, Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
· Good communication and interpersonal skills.
· Self-motivated, responsible, detail-minded, well-organized, team oriented and flexible.

Location:

London

Salary:

Excellent salary (Negotiable based on Skills and Experience).