Description

DUER

Vancouver, BC

Responsible for developing premium product and ensuring it performs through garment fit and construction, and is meeting the needs of the DUER customer.

Duties:

  • Own development of garments
  • Organize daily workflow that adhere to GTM deliverables & development timelines
  • Develop and create tech packs and specs to communicate requirements for Design aesthetic, fit, cost and construction.
  • Measure garments and evaluate development against submitted tech pack
  • Prepare for fittings & presentations: Measure, evaluate fit samples submits
  • Lead fittings with the support of the Sr PD and PD Manager: Present style history, take notes of the required fit and construction corrections discussed for assigned styles
  • Spec and analyze garments to determine compliance of measurements, workmanship, construction direction, and maintain fit intent
  • Analyze and communicate the outcome of the fittings and construction reviews with cross functional and vendor partners.
  • Coordinate all factory and vendor communication throughout development process to ensure accurate material sourcing, and successful execution of product
  • Maintain information docs, development tracker and product master
  • Build vendor & cross-functional relationships through effective communication, through email, in person and virtually.
  • Manage product/wear testing to assure the products meet the outlined standards

Competencies:

  • Experience with denim wash/washed garments
  • Strong understanding of garment specs, construction and tech packs
  • Working knowledge of fabric, construction, draping, and pattern making
  • Basic understanding of grading
  • Self-motivated individual who takes initiative
  • Demonstrate ability to manage multiple administrative tasks & competing priorities
  • Attention to detail, and motivated by organization, discipline, data & accuracy
  • Strong Interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively both independently and in a team

Qualifications:

  • At least 2-3 years of Denim specific Product Development experience
  • Degree/diploma in Fashion Design or related field
  • In-depth experience with Excel and Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator, In Design and Photoshop
  • Experience with PLM

Reports to:

  • Product Development Manager.

Working Team:

  • Product Creation Group.

Works Closely with:

  • Design, Product, and Production / Quality.

Location:

  • Part time in office and part time remote.

Job Type: 12 month contract

The typical hiring range for this position is $65,000-$75,000; The base pay offered is based on market location and may vary depending on job related knowledge, skills and experience. Send resume to Sabrina@shopduer.com subject “Product Developer Roll”