JOB PURPOSE
Manages day-to-day product development activities including sample management, fit evaluation, construction review and assessment
JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Conduct day-to-day product development activities particularly fit evaluation and construction
- Review of all samples.
- Document/log all comments and instructions with regards to fit, execution and construction on the Sample Evaluation Form (SEF).
- Assist in all vendor meetings.
- Review and validate work sheets/ specs sheets prior to fan out.
- Manage and maintain the sample tracking sheet as well as all departmental files and
- samples.
- Has basic technical understanding of the assigned product category.
- Discuss all adjustments with the assigned vendor together with representatives from merchandising and design.
*Note: Other duties related to the responsibilities and output of the position but not included in this document may be assigned by the immediate superior.
WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
- Must be able to successfully operate in a fast-paced changing environment working on multiple projects and cross functional teams.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION REQUIRED
Fine Arts, Advertising, Industrial Design, Clothing Technology, Fashion and Merchandising, Textile and Garments Technology, or other fashion-related course.
EXPERIENCE
Minimum of 2 years related working experience
COMPETENCIES
KNOWLEDGE
- Garment Technology: Has very good technical understanding of the assigned product category; strong know-how and understanding of fiber and textile properties, garment construction and patterns.
- Merchandising: Familiarity with merchandising principles and concepts.
- Brand: Possess understanding of the assigned brand and its market in order to ensure that designs are consistent with the brand's image, market and pricing strategies.
- Design: Has understanding of color and design principles; ability to do fashion sketches and illustrations.
SKILLS
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and responsibilities.
- Proficient in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator or Corel Draw, Microsoft Word, Excel and Powerpoint.
- Strong in computer-aided designs and illustrations and specs preparation.
- Attentive to details.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
ATTITUDES
- A team player
- Independent and self-reliant
- Results-oriented
- Positive work disposition/ proactive mindset
- Strong work ethics
- Willing to work long hours
