Sporting Fashion & Goods
Senior Product Developer, Sport Apparel, Global Jordan PCC
Mid Level
Shanghai, China
in office
Full time
Buying, Procurement & Supply ChainSupply Chain
Job description
About the Role
This role includes responsibility to create and update development documentation for factory partners, including Bill of Materials, and participate in proto review sessions and comment on the quality, craftsmanship and manufacturing feasibility of assigned styles.
Key Responsibilities
- Create and update development documentation for factory partners, including Bill of Materials.
- Participate in proto review sessions and comment on the quality, craftsmanship and manufacturing feasibility of assigned styles.
- Raise awareness of potential quality or manufacturing risks and partner with the triad and Product Integrity team to find a resolution.
- Track prototypes for assigned styles and meet calendar target dates.
- Attend meetings related to the product's development and communicate progress and challenges to the team as needed.
- Review proto and samples, shepherding styles through the creation process while meeting gates and dates to ensure on-time production.
- Participate in triad discussions and support the team with technical recommendations that serve athletes and consumers.
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in apparel design, textile science or related field.
- Two years additional product creation experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- Minimum 5 years development experience in the apparel industry, including the apparel development process from inception through production, covering construction, materials, costing, manufacturing and quality.
- Expertise in project management, construction, textiles, trims and graphics.
- Understanding of the full scope of product creation from design concept to production.
- Strong problem-solving, organisation and communication skills.
- Experience interpreting design intent and offering alternative solutions.
- Understanding of product specs and construction standards instructions.
- Experience working with factory vendors to ensure and improve manufacturability.
- Ability to manage multiple projects.
- Proficiency with MS Office programs.
- Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
- Creative problem solver and proactive thinker who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
- Active listener able to communicate effectively in varied settings and influence the team when needed, while demonstrating credibility and reliability.
- Optimistic, self-aware, embraces change, holds decisions and actions accountable, actively seeks feedback to grow and develop, values and respects teammates' opinions and embraces diversity of people, ideas and cultures.
Preferred Skills
- Experience using Adobe Illustrator.
- Familiarity with CAD Pattern Design software (Optitex).
- Familiarity with 3D software (Clo/Browzwear).
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