Job Description
Vivienne Westwood Ltd is currently looking for a Product Developer to join our Couture & Bridal department. The successful candidate will report to the Senior Bridal Collection Manger and the Product Senior Manager and will join a tight knit team based in the headquarters in Battersea, home of our renowned atelier.
This is a great opportunity for a proactive Product Developer to implement their skills and further grow their experience working closely on iconic Vivienne Westwood styles. The new team member will be responsible for the PD and coordination of raw materials for the Bridal Collections as well as ad hoc special projects.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
The main responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
1. Product and Collection Development of the Bridal MTO and Special Projects
2. Compiling technical sheets and BOMs. Inserting product data in PLMflex and SAP.
3. Fabrics, trims, hardware research, and working with suppliers on custom fabrics developments. Able to liaise with suppliers about quality, sustainable options and certifications, best prices, MOQ and delivery timeframes.
4. Monitoring consumptions, ordering fabrics and components accordingly.
5. Recording costings and creating costing sheets.
6. Assisting during sampling and production fittings.
7. Liaise with Head Pattern Cutter ...