The business problem is to ensure the perfect development of apparel products from concept to production readiness, maintaining product integrity, performance, and timely completion while adhering to quality and cost standards.
Requirements
- Basic knowledge of material construction and related testing
- Basic knowledge of wear and physical product testing
- Basic knowledge of production garment construction and manufacturing
- Ability to fit a garment and comment to T1 on changes required
- Basic knowledge of costing and ability to negotiate as required
- Strong IT skills (MS Office) and ability to work with Product Data Management Systems
Responsibilities
- Take accountability for the entire apparel development management process for assigned products, with an emphasis on product integrity, product engineering and timely completion of all tasks in accordance with the corporate operating calendar.
- Manage fit approval and size specification process, lead fitting meeting and take decisions on workmanship and construction.
- Assist in providing technical solutions by analyzing designs for manufacturability, production and material properties which address desired function and market appeal.
- Manage handover of design pack to T1 to ensure that all technical information provided to T1 is complete.
- Act as technical expert and guide/consult design and product marketing on T1 manufacturing efficiency suggestions.
- Research innovation from market or suppliers regarding garment construction, pattern, fit, embellishment and trims.
- Review, validate and approve T1 costing information to ensure products are engineered in accordance with cost targets throughout the entire creation process.
Other
- English language proficiency required (reading and writing)
- Effective communication and negotiation skills
- Domestic and International Travel as required
- University degree in clothing technology or manufacturing, or technical degree as apparel technician
- First practical experience through internships or work experience required
