Senior Product Developer

Job Description

Job Ttitle: Senior Product Developer

Company: Free Fly Apparel


Description: As a Senior Product Developer, you will be an integral part of managing the seasonal product development process, executing design intent while driving adherence to product fit and performance standards. You will collaborate closely with a team of Designers, Developers, and Product Managers as you create product specifications, manage fit and construction, and provide style oversight from design handoff to commercialization. You will proactively problem-solve to facilitate development solutions that support Free Fly’s core end uses and serve consumer needs from die hard to lifestyle perspectives.Job Tasks and Responsibilities

• Partner closely with Designers to recommend fit types, blocks, measurement specs and construction standards that support design intent and end use to FF standards
• Build and maintain accurate tech packs, including BOMs and spec sheets while managing the flow and communication to vendors and factory partners
• Track and review all prototypes, sales, and pre-production samples against the tech pack specifications for fit, quality, design accuracy, and functionality; both new, updated, and carry over
• Help build and maintain spec sheet and grading standards, ensuring adherence to spec standards and fit categories, prepare spec reports, and guide fit decisions throughout development
• Lead cross-functional fit sessions, both on mannequins and live models
• Partner with Design and Raw Materials to accurately build out component and colorway specifications in the BOM
• Partner with Design, Raw Materials, Sourcing, and PMs to achieve target costing and margin requirements
• Proactively communicate with vendor partners and contractors during the entire development process, working diligently to manage changes, avoiding costly errors and production delays

Minimum Qualifications

• Degree from accredited Apparel Design/Development program
• Minimum 5-10 years of industry experience in technical design and product development
• Technical Apparel experience preferred

Required Competencies

• Knowledge of technical construction techniques, functional applications, production sewing/manufacturing methods, fabrications, and trims
• Expertise in technical design, i.e. fit optimization and troubleshooting, familiarity with grading and patternmaking
• Experience and understanding of performance materials, technologies, and technical products
• Effective communication of style updates, fit corrections, and quality improvements to in-house and factory partners
• Proven track record of meeting and maintaining schedules and deadlines
• Ability to troubleshoot and spot potential production, construction, and fit issues
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams and across departments
• Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task and prioritize workload

Free Fly is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees.Powered by JazzHR

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Location: Charleston, SC

Date: Sun, 10 Nov 2024 08:54:06 GMT


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