Overview
Apparel Product Developer Jobs in Vancouver, Canada at Purple Brand
Sinceourinceptionin
2017,PURPLEhasbeenonamissiontoredefinedenimculture.
Blendingindustrialdesign,streetwear,andluxuryfashion,we’vecuratedacollectionofmen’sdenimandluxurybasicsthattranscendtrends.
AtPURPLE,wetakeprideinchallengingconventionsthroughdesignthatisgroundedinacontemporaryspiritandtimelessquality.
We are a team of creative, collaborative, and highly dynamic people who love what we do, and we strongly believe that our diverse team of motivated individuals makes our company strong and successful. We are currently looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented Apparel Product Developer to join our team in Vancouver, BC.
Pleasenotethisjobislocatedinour Vancouverofficeandisexpectedtobeperformedon-site.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Producedetailedandaccurategarmenttechpacks,includingBOM,specifications,anddesigndetails.
- Specandevaluatefitsamplestodeterminecomplianceofmeasurements,workmanship,construction,wash direction,andfit.
- Maintainconstructionandfitconsistencyaccordingtobrandguidelines.
- Takepartinfittings,preparation,measuringandphotographingofprototypes,SMS,andPPSonandoffmodels.
Takingdetailednotesoftherequiredfitandconstructioncorrectionsandconveyingcorrectionstofactories.
- Gradingandreviewinggradedspecs,andconveyingcommentsandcorrectionstovendors.
- Analyzeandcommunicatetheoutcomeoffittingsandconstruction,andwashcommentswiththeproductdevelopmentteamandvendors.
- Liaisewithinternationaldevelopmentteamsin China,Japan,Europeandbeyondtosolveproblemsthroughoutthesamplingandproductionphases.
- Hasaproactiveapproachtoadvancingtechnicalandproductdevelopmentknowledgethroughmentorshipandtrainingfromotherproductdevelopmentteammembers.
- ResponsibleforfitsampleandPPSmanagementandorganization.
- Assistwithfabricandgarmentcaretestingasrequired.
- Assistwithcareandcontentlabelupkeepanddevelopment.
- FollowthegarmentfromSMSstatethroughproduction.
- Takeonspecialprojectsasneeded.
Administrative Duties:
- Updateandmaintainalllinesheets
- Organizedesignfiles,artwork,etc.
- Documentandorganizenewwashes,finishesanddyetechniques
- Maintainandorganizetrimlibraries
- Sortandarrangeallfabrichangersbyseasonandclassification
Abilities:
- Demonstratedabilitytomaintaintimelinesandmeetcriticaldeadlines.
- Demonstratedabilitytoworkeffectivelyinateamenvironmentandindependentlyastheprojectrequires.
- Attentiontodetail,initiative,organization,strongverbalandwrittencommunicationskills.
- Abilitytomanagemultipletasksandcompetingpriorities.
- Self-motivatedandstrongproblem-solving skills.
- Abilitytoworkandthriveinafast-paced environment.
- Abilitytonavigate One Drive ,Microsoft Office,and Teamswouldbeanasset.
- Willingnessandabilitytolearnarecrucial.
- Keeninterestinfashion,denim,streetwear,andluxurybrands.
Skills/
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’sdegreeinarelateddisciplineorequivalentprofessionalexperience.
Traininginproductdevelopment,technical design,orpatternmakingispreferred.
- 5yearsofexperienceinappareltechnicaldevelopmentorproductdevelopment.
- Hands-onexperiencewithgarmentmeasurementsandPOM.
- Proficiencyinusing Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop .
- Proficiencyinusing Microsoft Excel .
- Excellentcommunicationskills.
- Knowledgeorexperienceinfittings.
- Abilitytoworkinmetricandimperial,including fractions,wouldbeanasset.
Benefits:
- Extended health&dental Benefits
- Aflexspendingaccount
- 3weeks’vacation
- Generousemployeediscountprogram
- Casualdresspolicy
- Company-widesocialsandevents
Ifyouareexcitedabouttheopportunitytojoinourfast-growing team,pleasesubmityourresumeandanyotherrelevantinfo(i.e.website,portfolio,Linked In,etc).
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer; all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications and business needs.
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Title: Apparel Product Developer
Company: Purple Brand
Location: Vancouver, Canada
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