What are the responsibilities and job description for the Textiles Product Development Manager position at jobbot?
A bit about us :
This position is critical to maintain the overall integrity of all company’s products. The Product Development Manager will manage technical style details and finalize new product to prepare for bulk production. All products including apparel, footwear, bags, accessories, and licensed goods.
More information : This is not a designer role, more "someone who works magic in a fitting session", as there is someone who does the design and then this person would help execute the work. Candidate needs a fine blend of skills, strong fabric people / textiles - Knits, Wovens, Silhouette understanding - if a piece of clothing looks funny, how do we fix it? And will work together as a team to fix. Needing a Fabric person helping with product development - tech pack, lab dips / color, measuring fabric, quality testing etc.
Why join us?
Growth Opportunities
Salary 20% bonus
Great Culture
Job Details
Location : Durham, NC - on-site
Salary : $70k 20% bonus
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Build and maintain style information and tech packs in our PLM system.
- Create product specs, grade sizes for new product models, and manage information in the PLM system
- Manage the product evaluation process. Measure products and fit throughout the development process, adjust specs, and make construction recommendation as needed.
- Collaborate with designers to finalize / commercialize all styles for bulk and hand off to the production team.
- Communicate regularly with factories and mills to ensure accurate sample execution
- Component entry and details in PLM and manage lab dips, strike offs and other color and surface design development.
- Troubleshoot product for construction or trim quality concerns including heat seals, snaps, buttons, zippers and overall craftsmanship with careful attention to detail
- Communicate regularly with the Quality and Compliance Manager to transition products from development to bulk and TOP samples
- Manage competitor product comparisons, internal product comparisons and other ongoing projects.
COMPETENCIES :
DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :
Willingness to travel both in the US and globally if required to meet with vendors
Salary : $65,000 - $70,000
