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Product developer leather goods and accessories

Employer
Acne Studios
Location
Empoli
Closing date
26 May 2021

Job Details

We are looking for a product developer to join our dedicated development team on the leather goods and accessory category across all collections and projects. You will support the product manager in the development of high-end quality collections from initial design through to pre-production within the allocated delivery window with an additional focus on material research and sustainability. This role requires a creative, problem solving, flexible and cooperative approach.

The work environment at Acne Studios is fast-paced and energetic, no day is ever the same. This position is based at Acne Studios' Italy Office in Empoli and requires regular travelling to the factories. You might also have commitments that require travelling abroad.

Tasks will include, but not be limited to

  • Source and research of materials and accessories needed to create products according to design- and merchandising brief
  • Follow research and proto meetings, providing proactive and focused input to ensure further development processes run smoothly
  • Provide suppliers with comments on the various proto stages
  • Enter and maintain correct information on BOM and product level in internal system PLM
  • Manage the costing process and analysis of margins in cooperation with product manager
  • Ensure smooth and thorough handover between development and production
  • Keep good collaborations and strong relationships with suppliers and communicate on day-to-day operations including on-site visits

Qualifications

  • Academic degree, from fashion and/or textile education
  • Minimum 2 years’ experience in product development preferable from high-end fashion brands
  • Professional knowledge of leather goods and accessories as well as technical manufacturing
  • Strong communication skills in written and spoken English and Italian
  • Good knowledge of the MS Office package
  • Experience in PLM is meriting
  • Good costing and negotiating skills
  • Precise and organized with strong follow-through

As we interview candidates continuously, we kindly ask you to register your application as soon as possible.

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