Overview
Product Developer – Apparel Jobs in La Puente, CA at Kellwood Company
Overview
Responsible to maintain quality and fit integrity/consistency up to brand standards within calendar deadlines. Ensure all product is ready at time of vendor meetings. The Product Development Associate will prepare and lead fit sessions for assigned categories and execute style to fit, quality and construction. Communicate all fit, quality and construction comments/issues via e-mail to import vendors.
Duties and responsibilities:
Complete detailed technical sketches using Adobe Illustrator for tech pack
Responsible for creation of development tech packs for each season
Responsible for all development sample requests
Work with the design team to develop initial target specs/blocks
Measure garments to spec and make recommendations
Work closely with design team and cross functional teams
Take detailed notes/revisions and photos during fitting for development and pre-production.
Daily communication with factories
CAD styles per season
Qualifications and Experience
Kids and Junior denim experience is preferred
Degree in Fashion Design
2-3 Relevant experience in Technical Design
A strong understanding of the product development process in partnership with overseas manufacturers
Experience creating technical sketches and flats
Creation of development tech pack
Comfortable leading fittings and taking initiative to fit solo when needed
Knowledge of fit, sewing operations, and garment construction
Knowledge of Patternmaking
Adobe Programs (Photoshop, illustrator) skills required
Denim CAD experience
Good written and oral communication skills
Strong organization Skills
Please include work samples or portfolio upon submitting application
Compensation: $80,000 – $83,000
Kellwood is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 – $83,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Parental leave
Vision insurance
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Title: Product Developer – Apparel
Company: Kellwood Company
Location: La Puente, CA
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