Our client, a Fashion House, is looking for an experienced Assistant Apparel Product Developer for a Full Time, permanent role based in Birmingham.
This is a great opportunity for an aspiring fashion designer/developer. Working for an amazing company in the sportswear industry, you can learn and grow within the organisation.
At this global sportswear/athleisure brand, you will be managing the development and sampling process working alongside the Product Developers and Factories/Suppliers.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
* Manage the sampling process to delivery of salesmen samples.
* Liaise with Far East factories and suppliers on a day-to-day basis.
* Updating the sample tracker/production approval status.
* Check PLM for approvals regularly.
* Work with designers, product developers, and the operations team.
* Send out PP/shipment samples to the buyers for approval or reference.
* Assist and support the Product Developer with the day-to-day duties.
* Amend CAD overviews, CAD drawings, or tech packs where required.
* Create allocation overviews or update overviews as required.
* Convert all approved designs to JPEG for upload to PLM.
* Measure & prepare samples and make notes related to the products.
* Display samples ready for customer meetings!
* Ensure all materials, trims & labelling/packaging are correct before production commences.
* Assist in critical path management and attend meetings with the Operations team.
* Box and categorize samples to be kept in the rolling racking.
* From time to time, attend buyer meetings.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
* Minimum of 1-2 years’ apparel product development experience within the industry.
* Good track record of working as part of a team.
* Methodical and diligent work.
Location: Birmingham, UK
Salary: Good salary based on skills and experience.
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