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 a amazing company in 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 along with 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 operation 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 were required.
* Create allocation Overviews or update Overviews as required.
* Convert all approved designs to Jpeg for upload to PLM.
* Measure & prepare samples make notes related to the products.
* Display samples ready for customer meetings!
* Ensuring all Materials, Trims & Labelling /Packaging are all correct before production commences.
* Assisting in the Critical path management and attending the meetings with the Operations team.
* Box and categories samples to be kept in the rolling racking.
* From time to time attend buyer meetings.
* Ensure data integrity.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
* Minimum of 1-1 years’ apparel product development experience within the industry.
* Good Product development competency.
* Good track record of working as part of a team.
* Good communication skills.
* Methodical and diligent work.
Location: Birmingham, UK
Salary: Good salary based on Skills and Experience.