Job Description & How to Apply Below
Imagine Design is the Architect of a product, and Product Development is the Engineer. From concept through to pre‑production stage, Product Development is the front‑line regarding communication with the finished goods vendor base, launching sketches, requesting sampling, fitting product and keeping an accurate data library of the life cycle of a product. Product Development is a truly cross‑functional working group that pivot to partners such as Design, Concept, Fit, Quality, Merchandising, Finished Goods Sourcing, Raw Materials and Go To Market operations to deliver a commercially ready product to our buying teams.
They are strong communicators who value and develop their cross‑functional relationships. This is a team of high performers who are constantly striving to develop personally and professionally, practicing open feedback in a trusting space. This team knows how to bring fun into their everyday, prioritising team connection and enjoying creative sessions together.
core responsibilities The Apparel Technical Developer is responsible to drive the fit and technical acumen of best‑in‑class product in partnership with creative and strategic counterparts, balancing function, time, cost and quality while delivering design intent. Reference product road maps, industry standards and leverage pattern and technical expertise to deliver premium, functional, and innovative product fit for production.
Responsible for the fit, execution of mid to high complexity styles from concept through to production readiness
Organise daily work‑flow that adheres to GTM deliverables & development timelines
Measure and analyse garments to determine compliance of measurements, workmanship, construction direction, and maintain fit intent
Lead fittings and articulate fit or prototype changes and rationale to cross‑functional partners utilizing visual or verbal communication and or tools
Efficiently communicate fit comments inclusive of updated style measurements, construction details inline with fit comment SOP to vendors and or in house team
Create and initiate all subsequent systematic sample requests as required inclusive of measurements templates
Understand points of measurements library and associated grade rules and recognise when to apply and amend as required
Partner with Product Development to understand risk assessment of styles and create execution plan
Utilise lab test and wear test reports and analysis to adjust execution to mitigate risk of failure
Maintain style data integrity and accuracy in FlexPLM and other relevant systems
Enter and update as required any technical trims in BoM ensuring accuracy before approval (interlining, mobilon) and communicate with Product Development partner
Advance technical knowledge through mentorship and training from Technical Development partners, Pattern Engineers, vendors and in house sample room
Support in the creation and maintenance of fit and construction standards and protocols
Drive fit excellence education with cross‑functional peers in category
Mentor Assistants and Juniors as guided by Senior TD & Manager
qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent professional experience; focused training in Technical Design, Pattern Making, Product Development or relevant experience preferred
5 - 8 years minimum industry experience (preferably within the Technical Design and/or Technical Development departments)
Proficiency in MS office (Excel/Word/Outlook), Adobe Design Suite (Illustrator and Photoshop)
Proficiency with FlexPLM or similar PLM software
must haves
Driven by the technical aspect of the product creation process
Attention to detail, initiative, organisation, strong verbal & written communication skills
Ability to manage multiple tasks & competing priorities
Working knowledge of fabric, construction, draping, graphic & dye techniques
Proficient at technical communication with vendors via pattern diagrams & fit photos
Substantial knowledge of Grading
Strong applied comprehension of end to end product life cycle
Self‑motivated, strong sense of urgency, collaborative mindset
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