Senior Product Developer - Knitwear
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- England,East Midlands,Derbyshire,Chesterfield
- full-time
- Salary negotiable
Job Description:
The Senior Product Developer will have accountability and act as the main point of contact for their respective category. You will lead a team of Product Developers and Juniors to deliver the collection inline with the design brief whilst managing the targets and critical path.
Client Details
A great opportunity for a Senior Product Developer - Knitwear to join a contemporary & active apparel business in the Chesterfield area. They are a Ecommerce & Wholesale company that have seen strong growth of the past 3 years. With offices in Derbyshire, London and LA. Due to this they are looking for a Senior Product Developer on Knitwear to join the product team.
Description
* Key team member reporting directly to the Director of Development & Production and the wider business at a management level.
* Build and maintain a close working partnership with Design to develop the collection from the initial concept through to the finished product.
* Act as the technical partner for design, attending fittings, providing feedback on technical feasibility, brainstorming ideas and solutions to ensure the design vision is translated into product
* Manage the critical path from concept to SMS. Ensuring deadlines are adhered to and following up on all prototype/sample issues to resolve and drive to the SMS completion stage.
* Manage the WIP with the D&P, Merchandising & Operations team.
* Manage the costs ensuring products meet margin requirements.
* Manage all vendor relationships for the collection, working with manufacturers to negotiate and calculate costs for proto samples through to Bulk including QC issues.
Profile
* 5 years and above experience in a similar role within the fashion industry preferably for a Brand.
* Strong background in Fashion Knitwear, Development, Design etc
* Ability to work in partnership with Design, understanding and interpreting their creative aesthetic and design vision and translating this to D&P teams and partners.
* Technical capability and product knowledge with the ability to confidently influence the Design team and provide on the spot solutions.
* Experience managing vendor relationships, delivering clear briefs, leveraging relationships to meet demands and negotiating costs. Have knowledge of the industry and be aware of competitors’ products.
* Experience in managing and developing a fast-paced D&P team across all levels of experience.
* Demonstrated experience working on-site with vendors and operational knowledge of factories, delivering clear briefs and leveraging relationships and availability to meet demands.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to negotiate with credibility, share information effectively, and work confidently at all levels and with cross-functional teams.
Job Offer
* Employee Purchase Scheme with 50% off for employees.
* Friend and Family Purchase Scheme with 20% off.
* Access to Bupa Health insurance after 2 years.
* Close to transport links
* 25 days annual leave
Senior Product Developer - Knitwear
Senior Product Developer - Knitwear
Senior Product Developer - Knitwear
Client Details
A great opportunity for a Senior Product Developer - Knitwear to join a contemporary & active apparel business in the Chesterfield area. They are a Ecommerce & Wholesale company that have seen strong growth of the past 3 years. With offices in Derbyshire, London and LA. Due to this they are looking for a Senior Product Developer on Knitwear to join the product team.
Description
* Key team member reporting directly to the Director of Development & Production and the wider business at a management level.
* Build and maintain a close working partnership with Design to develop the collection from the initial concept through to the finished product.
* Act as the technical partner for design, attending fittings, providing feedback on technical feasibility, brainstorming ideas and solutions to ensure the design vision is translated into product
* Manage the critical path from concept to SMS. Ensuring deadlines are adhered to and following up on all prototype/sample issues to resolve and drive to the SMS completion stage.
* Manage the WIP with the D&P, Merchandising & Operations team.
* Manage the costs ensuring products meet margin requirements.
* Manage all vendor relationships for the collection, working with manufacturers to negotiate and calculate costs for proto samples through to Bulk including QC issues.
Profile
* 5 years and above experience in a similar role within the fashion industry preferably for a Brand.
* Strong background in Fashion Knitwear, Development, Design etc
* Ability to work in partnership with Design, understanding and interpreting their creative aesthetic and design vision and translating this to D&P teams and partners.
* Technical capability and product knowledge with the ability to confidently influence the Design team and provide on the spot solutions.
* Experience managing vendor relationships, delivering clear briefs, leveraging relationships to meet demands and negotiating costs. Have knowledge of the industry and be aware of competitors’ products.
* Experience in managing and developing a fast-paced D&P team across all levels of experience.
* Demonstrated experience working on-site with vendors and operational knowledge of factories, delivering clear briefs and leveraging relationships and availability to meet demands.
* Excellent communication skills, with the ability to negotiate with credibility, share information effectively, and work confidently at all levels and with cross-functional teams.
Job Offer
* Employee Purchase Scheme with 50% off for employees.
* Friend and Family Purchase Scheme with 20% off.
* Access to Bupa Health insurance after 2 years.
* Close to transport links
* 25 days annual leave
Senior Product Developer - Knitwear
Senior Product Developer - Knitwear
Senior Product Developer - Knitwear
Job number 1542685
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