Product Developer / Designer

☞ Halecroft Recruitment

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Update day: 07-05-2024

Location: Bolton North West

Category: Production / Operation Marketing / PR

Industry: Staffing Recruiting Financial Services Real Estate

Position: Entry level

Job type: Full-time

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We are currently recruiting for a Product Developer / Designer to work for a very successful clothing brand based in Bolton...

Job Role

To manage the execution of styles from concept to launch.

Attend and contribute at design direction meetings, bringing newness and creative ideas to the team.

To stick to the critical path with the product team, to execute a well-balanced and commercial range plan. Ensure all timelines are met including tech packs and sample deadlines.

Bring to market, world-class, fit-for-purpose product, built and engineered to the brand standards.

Responsible for the day-to-day design and development operational tasks, to deliver the goals and objectives as set – in line with the company vision.

Independently plan and organise allocated workload. To ensure that all tech-packs are of the highest standard and can be accurately translated by the factory into the best quality 1st Proto’s.

Coordinate daily communication with all suppliers.

Attend key style capitals for any fabric trade fairs and visit key stores and brands. To be aware of brand adjacencies and key trends.

To interact frequently with the factories (& fabric mills) ideally through site visits or video meetings. Inspect key Health and Safety aspects of the supplier Manual during factory visits.

To prioritize sustainable fabrics, trims, and packaging, where possible.

Help to assess and appraise each factory on a regular basis and feed this back

Be confident that the current supply base is compliant and transparent.

Provide technical skills and expertise to ensure that all garments are fit for purpose.

Ability to understand, recommend, and execute commercial construction solutions

Collaborate on new fabric, trim and logo developments.

Work closely with Creative Director to deliver quality products, against target margins whilst maintaining Design aesthetics.

Expertly create Tech Packs and BOM’s with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Attend fit sessions and proto reviews

Identify styles that require wear testing, and co-ordinate accordingly

Identify opportunities to promote agility within the product development team particularly with any direct reports

Analyse wearer trial results, formulating action points to present to the rest of the team

Maintain & update the sample tracker report- accuracy is critical.

Requirements

2 x years Design & Development experience

A passion for menswear design and the branded market

A relevant degree

Travelled to factories and key style capitals

Excellent garment construction knowledge
Salary: £35,000
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Deadline: 21-06-2024

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