Product Developer for AGOLDE

Position: Product Developer for AGOLDE

FLSA Status: Non-exempt (Hourly)

Employment Type: Full Time; Monday - Friday

Work Location: 5715 Bickett Street, Huntington Park, CA 90255

Reports To: Head of Product Development for AGOLDE

 

 

Who we are:

 

Citizens of Humanity has captivated the fashion world with a rigorous commitment to innovative denim styling, comfort and fit without compromise. We are looking for talented and highly motivated individuals to join our team.

The Associate Product Developer will work with the Design Creative Director to coordinate the development of the collection from Design through pre-production stage including, sourcing fabrics & trims, making sketch pages, coordinating the sample makers and wash house, provide costing and salesman samples execution.

 

Competencies

Exceptional time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize workload to meet the deadlines of the seasonal calendar

 

Knowledge of denim fabrications and garment construction

 

High attention to detail and thorough in tasks management.

 

Strong interpersonal, organizational and verbal/written skills

 

A resourceful team player and the ability to self-start and deliver results

 

 

 

Job Duties

Works within the team to develop seasonal collections from development of the collection through to pre-production hand offs.

 

Meet company calendar deadlines.

 

Communicates key information regarding raw materials and garments construction to Design and Pre-production departments.

 

Self Manages Development process from point of conception to finished product.

 

Obtains approvals for fabric, lab dip, trims, and wash development.

 

Maintain and update divisional charts throughout the development and pre-production process.

 

Flexible and is able to adapt to changes; thrives in an ever-changing and fast-paced collaborative work environment

 

Must be able to anticipate and mitigate risks/issues and demonstrate strong problem-solving capabilities to resolve potential roadblocks with cross-functional departments.

 

 

 

Required experience:

Jersey / Fleece Development: min 2 years

 

Product Development:  3-4 years

 

Knowledge of garment construction, specializing in knits.

 

Knowledge of fabrics, yarns, knit and garment dye development.

 

PLM/PDM is required (can be in different sw/platform but must know the process and tools to use).

 

Knowledge of Microsoft excel and the ability to use the software to track and coordinate the development process through to pre-production hand off.

 

 

 

Job description subject to change due to business needs.

 

Citizens of Humanity is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer