Product Developer
We turn fashion into technical apparel, for an active lifestyle, because we believe you should be able to do everything you do in a day without having to change your clothes. Inspired by the modern, active individual, we've created a clothing line that maximizes performance without sacrificing style.
Responsible for developing premium product and ensuring it performs through garment fit and construction, and is meeting the needs of the DUER customer.
Duties:
- Own development of denim and washed garemnts
- Organize daily workflow that adhere to GTM deliverables & development timelines
- Develop and create tech packs and specs to communicate requirements for Design aesthetic, fit, cost and construction.
- Measure garments and evaluate development against submitted tech pack
- Prepare for fittings & presentations: Measure, evaluate fit samples submits
- Lead fittings with the support of the Sr PD and PD Manager: Present style history, take notes of the required fit and construction corrections discussed for assigned styles
- Spec and analyze gatments to determin compliance of measurements, workmanship, construction direction, and maintain fit intent
- Analyze and communicate the outcome of the fittings and construction reviews with cross functional and vendor partners.
- Coordinate all factory and vendor communication throughout development process to ensure accurate material sourcing, and successful execution of product
- Maintin information docs, development tracker and product master
- Build vendor & cross-functional relationships through effective communication, through email, in person and virtually.
- Manage product/wear testing to assure the products meet the outlined standards
Competencies:
- Experience with denim wash/washed garments
- Strong understanding of garment specs, construction and tech packs
- Working knowledge of fabric, construction, draping, and pattern making
- Basic understanding of grading
- Self-motivated individual who takes initiative
- Demonstrate ability to manage multiple administrative tasks & competing priorities
- Attention to detail, and motivated by organization, discipline, data & accuracy
- Strong Interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and in a team
Qualifications:
- At least 2-3 years of Denim specific Product Development ecperience
- Degree/diploma in Fashion Design or related field
- In-depth experience with Excel and Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator, In Design and Photoshop
- Experience with PLM
Reports to:
- Product Development Manager.
Working Team:
- Product Creation Group.
Works Closely with:
- Design, Product, and Production / Quality.
Location:
- Part time in office and part time remote.
Job Type: Full-time
The typical hiring range for this position is $65,000-$75,000; The base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills and experience.
To apply for this role- please send an email to sabrina@shopduer.com with the title “product developer role” in the subject line.
