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The Opportunity:
The Product Development & Atelier Manager will coordinate the development of garments and ensure that patterns and samples meet our quality and design standards.
What you'll get to doProduct Development
Maintain seasonal development calendar and track milestones to ensure fittings, sample reviews, and final approvals are completed on time.
Attend fittings and take notes and photos to distribute to patternmakers, Tech Design, and factories.
Manage factory sample making and distribute materials, cut tickets, BOMs, as needed.
Oversee the distribution of seasonal fabrics and monitor fabric deadlines.
Assist in maintaining seasonal WIP report chart following daily design updates.
Oversee hand-off all developments to production team, including passing cut sheets and maintaining BOM records for each style.
Issue development POs and build BOMs using PLM system.
Receive, review, and approve factory invoices and track seasonal budget.
Assist with all tasks related to show/shoot preparation and market preparation.
Atelier Management
Manage workflow of patterns, samples, and alterations in the atelier based on seasonal deliverables.
Optimize resource allocation and manage the atelier's day-to-day operations to maximize productivity.
Oversee materials inventory and equipment maintenance. Organizer replenishment of supplies and repairs as needed.
Oversee handoffs from design to patternmakers and provide technical expertise in construction and finishings. Act as a liaison between patternmakers and design throughout development.
Implement and maintain quality control standards for both patterns and finished garments. Ensure that all patterns and samples meet the brand’s quality criteria.
Source and onboard freelance staff as needed.
Ensure adherence to company policies, and workplace safety standards.
We'd love to meet you if you haveCollege degree or relevant experience in Product Development.
5-10 years of experience in Product Development
Strong organization and attention to details.
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong ability to multitask.
Experience with product management systems such as GCS, RLM, PLM.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel. A reasonable estimate of the current salary is $100,000-$115,000 USD.We welcome Creators Of All Kinds. If you are unsure of meeting all the requirements but trust you have the transferable skills to excel in this role, complete the application and our teams will get in touch if you are selected for an interview.
A few things you'll love about usAn entrepreneurial, creative and welcoming work culture
A range of learning and development opportunities
An international company with plenty of opportunities to grow
A competitive compensation & benefits package
