Sportswear Product Developer- Brand- Hertfordshire

We are working with a well-known Sportswear Brand who design, develop and manufacture Football Kits and Sports Fashion Apparel & Accessories. Due to continued growth are looking for a Product Developer to join their Team.

The Role

The role requires a proactive Product Developer with more than 3 years’ experience in a similar role.

You will

• Work closely with Supply Chain/ Design and Sales Team – reporting into the Senior Product Developer
• Responsible for developing and keeping track of all development across a multi range of product, which can look to include;  SMU ranges across Pro ,White Label and Retro
• Chase for Proto/ PP/ Shipment samples /lab dips / trims, strike off’s and garment/ trim testing
• Review and analyse fabric hangers/ colours and feedback comments / approvals accordingly
• Willing to work on– Men’s, Ladies and Childrenswear
• Measure samples in preparation for fit sessions
• Be able to hold fit sessions and document comments in a clear and concessive manor
• Share clear communication with suppliers  and customers, worldwide – daily
• Build and maintain supplier relationships to ensure quality standards are met at all times
• Work inline with the critical path to ensure all timelines are met and managed – daily upkeep of our PSR is essential
• Attend and report back in cross functional meetings with design , sales and product team every week
• Submit development/ bulk samples with comments to our wide customer base ensuring to receive feedback / approval within 48H
• Face production challenges with a practical hands on approach
• Continually check and maintain quality standards
• Send parcels to customers daily
• Assist in organising and maintaining sample library
• Action testing/ review reports and determine next steps
• Work with suppliers on the most cost effective techniques to support business on target margins

Requirements

• A Product Developer/ Garment Technologist with 3 or more year’s experience in a similar role
• A fashion related degree
• Technical Skills across Men’s, Ladies and Childrenswear
• Passionate about product
• A problem solver – able to take initiative and act accordingly
• A great communicator with and enthusiastic and engaging manner
• Keen attention to detail
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment and work to a set critical path
• Self-motivated with a willingness to learn new skills and demonstrate a can-do approach
• Knowledge of garment construction, fabric, fit, patterns, grading , excel,  Microsoft word and Outlook
• Have basic understanding on fabric, print techniques, garment testing
• Able to drive to our Head Office near St Albans
• Office based role – 5 days a week