The Apparel Product Development position will be responsible for coordinating the various stages involved in the development of samples and the launch of new and/or rebranded products to grow product lines.
This position is reported directly to the Director, Product Development Team
Location Details
The position is based at our Wallace North Carolina location.
Responsibilities
Own product lifecycle, from inception, sampling process into production, as well as any post launch issue resolution, with the ability to manage across multiple seasons & collections
Work with designers to ensure overall design objectives are met from a designer’s perspective and commercialization perspective
Create and maintain tracking system that allows cross-functional teams to easily access PD materials and information
Exhibit and execute strong knowledge of product construction. Knowledge of dance costumes and dance wear is not mandatory.
Ability to communicate with overseas vendors and develop resources to maintain daily, weekly and monthly schedules.
Review and analyze techpack to ensure production feasibility
Ability to check sample to techpack to ensure proper execution
Ensure all products and samples have achieved the construction, color and brand standards set forth by the design
Manage any updates through the development process with the factories and internal team
Own and maintain product development timelines and work directly with suppliers on tracking project progress ensuring team's adherence to deliverables at every stage in the process. (e.g. concepting phase, initial construction samples completed, component part and material sourcing, samples received, etc.)
Coordinate with all manufacturers, suppliers and factories on any manufacturing issues or delays and work internally and externally to find solutions and/or alternatives
Show creativity and resourcefulness to come up with solutions to issues which may arise during the development process and/or in anticipation to issues which may come up in sampling process and manufacturing
Communicate development challenges to management on a timely basis, while offering alternative solutions
Understand and manage QA/QC process, testing protocols, and regulations as they apply to product
Organize project details meticulously to ensure specs are precise, timelines tracked, and deadlines met
Other related duties as required.
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS
5+ years of Product development experience within the knit apparel industry
Spec and tech editing experience
Extensive experience and knowledge of structural construction within the category
Color approval experience
Timeline and project management expertise
Cost of goods and margin management experience
Very strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross functionally and globally
Strong Process and project management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite
About Us Laylas Dance is a family owned and operated Costume Company in the Dance Industry. Our product range from costumes, dancewear, accessoreis and shoes.
Numbers & Facts
Location
Wallace, NC
Job Type
Full-time
Skills
Adobe Creative Suiteunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Apparel Industryunmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Constructionunmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Danceunmatched
Editingunmatched
Manufacturingunmatched
Microsoft Officeunmatched
Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
Process Managementunmatched
Process Manufacturingunmatched
Product Developmentunmatched
Product Lifecycleunmatched
Project Trackingunmatched
Project/Program Managementunmatched
Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
Quality Controlunmatched
Regulationsunmatched
Seasonal Designunmatched
Systems Maintenanceunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
Technical Editingunmatched
Testingunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
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