rag & bone is looking for a Technical Developer to support Men's and Women's Footwear Design and Production from initial development to commercialization, ensuring consistency and alignment with their fit and grading standards.
Requirements
- Must have a strong understanding of footwear construction, last making, grading, cut and pattern making.
- Must have basic knowledge of performance testing.
- Experienced with 3D CAD and digitalizing last designs.
- Possess knowledge of leather and textiles and how they react/impact footwear fit.
- General knowledge of MS Office, PLM experience is a plus
Responsibilities
- Manage fit and grading specifications, providing technical guidance to Design and factories.
- Launch all lasts and constructions, while partnering with Design to balance Fit and aesthetic.
- Manage development of new component molds from 1st proto to commercialization. This includes ability to review/critique blueprints, mockups and understanding of the right compounds to use.
- Communicate daily with factories and troubleshoot any technical and timing concerns.
- Manage fit specifications in tech packs at every stage.
- Schedule and lead fit sessions
- Evaluate SMS and Production Wear Tests and react to any quality or fit issues.
Other
- Understand the needs of the Wholesale business and importance for a democratic fit to cater all channels of distribution.
- Strong interest in innovation that can support Design process.
- Passionate about sustainability and providing eco solutions to our products.
- Must be a lateral thinker and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment, with a fresh perspective to apply alternative solutions.
- Travel overseas as needed for development and production
