Product Developer

- I expect you to implement seasonal development critical paths, ensuring all deadlines are met. - You will launch trials and new designs. - You must work with Design to manage or support material sourcing, development, and prototyping for assigned categories. - You should order raw materials for prototypes and samples, ensuring all information is accurate and complete. - Organizing and scheduling prototype fittings while informing Design and Technical Services is part of your role. - I need you to attend all fittings—from prototype to first pre-production. - You will communicate prototype and sample forecasts to vendors. - In collaboration with Design and Merchandising, allocate line styles to fabrics and showroom samples. - I expect you to manage and update sample Bills of Materials (BOMs) and amendments. - You will monitor sample deliveries to all showrooms during seasonal launches. - Agree on pre-production fitting timetables with Technical Service and Global Sourcing teams. - Create and manage production BOMs and oversee the collection handover to Supply Chain. - Maintain daily communication with suppliers regarding prototyping and raw material development. - Troubleshoot and resolve issues promptly, ensuring smooth workflow and clear information flow. - Provide updates and solutions for issues arising during or after collection development. - Support the Product Development Manager, Merchandising, and Global Sourcing teams in costing activities for raw materials, prototypes, and finished goods. - Monitor and manage the Product Development budget. - Set up and maintain records of all raw materials. - Organize and maintain an archive of production standards and seasonal developments. - Work across multiple projects with cross-functional teams, partnering closely with Design, Merchandising, Technical Services, and Supply Chain.