Main Accountabilities…
* To manage the execution of styles from concept to launch.
* Bring to market, world class, “on brand” product, built and engineered to Represent’s design aesthetics & attention to detail.
* Always be forward thinking. Challenge the “norm”.
* Have commercial awareness & supplier knowledge.
* Collaborate with the design team on new fabric, trim and logo developments.
* To prioritise sustainable fabrics, trims & packaging.
* Nominate fabrics and accessories. Make the team aware of the impact of using expensive and imported fabrics on the critical path & margin.
* To interface with garment technologists re. size specifications, blocks, technical construction and the suitability of fabrics for end use.
* Collaborate with graphic designer on printing and embroidery techniques and strike offs.
* Independently plan and organise allocated workload. Ensure that all techpacks are of the highest standard and can be accurately translated by the factory into the best 1st protos.
* Set up styles on PLM system. Maintain & update the PLM.
* To initiate and manage the initial creation of the Bill of Materials document in conjunction with the product team.
* To interact frequently with factories and fabric mills ideally through site visits or video meetings. Coordinate daily communication with all suppliers re. samples.
* To stick to the critical path with the product team, to execute a well-balanced and commercial range plan. Ensure all timelines are met.
* Responsible for the day-to-day product development tasks, to deliver the goals and objectives as set by the Product Manager – in line with the company vision.
* Visit factories at Tech pack handover to ensure that 1st proto is the best it can be.
* Responsible for the cost breakdown of every style and the difference between various source bases.
* Provide target prices at Tech Pack handover stage and provide costing knowledge to designers, to ensure the best possible prices without compromising the quality expected for Represent.
* Attend fit sessions and sample review meetings. Obtain initial prices on receipt of 1st proto samples.
* Chase factories for proto and SMS and be prepared to visit them on site to ensure that timelines are met.
* Identify styles that may require wear testing with Garment Tech team.
KEY SKILLS
* Luxury mindset with commercial awareness.
* Experience working with Global Apparel brands.
* Experience working in Product Development function.
* Collaborative, non-political approach.
* Happy to take the lead, when required, but also a team player.
* Ability to juggle multiple projects and meet deadlines.
* Strong organizational, time management & prioritizing skills.
* Sound understanding of high quality & sustainable fabrics & trims.
* Knowledge of pattern making or garment construction an advantage, but not essential.
* Demonstrate a pro-active approach to problem solving.
* Flexible and open to evolving business needs and priorities.
* Experience in a fast-paced environment.
* Hands on when required. Be prepared to assist at all levels.
* Experience in working to target prices.
* Happy to travel (overseas) when required.
* Knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Excel, PowerPoint & Word.
You have…
* +3 years Product Development experience.
* A passion for menswear and the branded market.
* A relevant degree.
* Travelled to factories.
* Fabric construction knowledge.
* Garment costing experience.
You might have…
* Knowledge and passion for sustainability.
* PLM experience.
We would ideally like you to …
* Flexible and open to evolving business needs and priorities.
* Own the role and make things happen.
* Strong commercial awareness.
* Experience in a fast-paced environment.
* Be comfortable with change.
* Love Product!
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