Product Developer

Partner with Design in developing future uniform development andspearhead the continual research & development of fresh andinnovative textile and product solutions for Barco. Efficientlycoordinate and execute the product development process from conceptualstage through design, development, launch and market rollout. Partnerwith Design, Sales, Sample Dept, Production, Planning and QualityAssurance to ensure a coordinated and efficient product engineeringprocess. Collaborate with Design to procure critical designinformation related to the technical development requirements of astyle or product including; material, trim and color direction, styleintent and quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

Product Life Maintenance:

Set up all styles in Full Circle (Style Master and BOM) bycalendar due dates and update as needed
Develop & maintain accurate and complete technical packagesincluding technical sketches, BOM, construction details, size spec,and grading.
Work with graphic designer or design department to coordinateartwork for packaging and/or garment embellishment (I.E. embroidery,screen-print, etc.)
Publish production technical package to intranet and distribute toappropriate suppliers
Attend garment fittings
Ensure clear and concise comments on ALL approvals including labdips, trims, fabric quality, counter/fit and pre-production samplesto suppliers within timely manner
Partner with QI dept to ensure all concepts, treatments and rawmaterials, construction and finished products meet Barco andcustomers required quality standard
Maintain and manage tracking chart by style starting withdevelopment to the production roll out

Costing:

Partner with Product Development Manager to achieve corporatetarget margins
Assists in reviewing product to ensure continued improvement inproduct price, quality and deliveries
Partner with Quality Assurance, Pattern Makers, and Design toensure product is executable & profitable and according toconstruction and cost requirements
Obtain cost breakdown sheets containing fabric, trims, labor cost,duty rate and freight charges from suppliers & review withProduct Development Manager
Negotiate and counter source materials and trims domestically and overseas
Set up Estimated & Actual cost sheets in Full Circle upon approval

Calendar (NPDL):

Responsible for meeting all PD calendar target dates, includingcommunicating and handling off all information for correct costing /BOM setup by calendar due dates

Product library:

Establish, organize & maintain all approvals & new rawmaterials/ sample library for continual future development

Sampling:

Responsible for clearly communicating sample requirements andensure on time quality sample s
Reviewing pre-production prototypes to verify the quality of thefabric, imprint placement, and color accuracy before giving thegreen light for bulk production.

Other duties as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities.

Experience and Skills:
Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Product Development,Apparel Manufacturing, or related field preferred, or
3-5+ years of apparel product development experience
Experience in pattern/garment engineering preferred
Visual acuity for analyzing textile samples and color
Prior Uniform experience preferred.
Proven ability to manage large SKU counts and multiple productcategories simultaneously.
Strong knowledge of garment construction, textiles, costing,sourcing, and product lifecycle management.
Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills.
Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environmentwhile managing competing priorities.
English speaking is required, fluent in Mandarin/Chinese preferred

Computer Skills:

Illustrator,
Photoshop,
MS Excel, Word, and Power Point
Full Circle knowledge highly desirable.

Compensation:

$80,000 - $90,000 annually

Plus:

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance for you and your family
Employee Wellness program
Two additional floating holidays
401k with 3% employer match
Company sponsored Life Insurance
Employee Discounts
Employee Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistant Program
Employee Recognition Activities
Medical FSA, Dependent Care FSA, Additional Life Insurance,Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, etc.

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