Apparel Developer

Pay Rate: Approx $30-35/hr Hybrid: Onsite Tue-Th, Remote M/F Location: TAMPA

Responsible for decorative component and embellishment development of assigned product lines and the timely adherence to calendar deliverables that lead to buy-ready products.

You must have experience with decoration techniques including screen print, woven labels, silicone patches, TPU patches, twill applique, and embroidery.

Key Accountabilities:

• Initiate component/embellishment development with nominated suppliers

• Provide target cost to nominated suppliers and negotiate cost and MOQ where necessary

• Own communication channel between development team and nominated suppliers

• Receive and review submits from nominated suppliers for color and quality prior to reviewing with development team

• Review and comment on component submits and decorated prototypes prior to sending to league for approval

• Set up and maintain PLM entries for all component/embellishment development

• Build and maintain development trackers as needed

• Maintain relevant data for metric reporting/adoption ratio

• Work cross-functionally with sourcing, merchandising and design on any costing or testing challenges

• Work cross-functionally with hub on all new development and any dual development/component resourcing

• Work cross-functionally with procurement/PI team on items that need to be developed and tested for domestic embellishment

• Alert hub when ready to initiate development QC testing & oversee vendor communication until testing passes

• Travel as necessary to finalize the development of product

• Identify opportunities within the process to increase speed, efficiency and quality

• Ensure submits/samples are prepped and in hand for seasonal material presentation meetings

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Textiles, Clothing Technology and/or Manufacturing or related field.

• 5+ years of experience in the fashion industry with a strong knowledge of fabric and component development as well as testing standards and methods.

• Strong background in component development process and some cost negotiation.

• Experience in knitted fabric construction, graphic art/print knowledge, raw materials, wash techniques and production would be a plus.

• Must be able to identify issues and analyze relevant data to determine the correct and appropriate course of action and generate solutions.

• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally, as required.

• Proficient in PLM, databases, Adobe illustrator, and MS Office applications.