Requirements
Education
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Bachelor/Honors, in Fashion Design, Technical Design or related field from a well-reputed institute.
Additional Requirements
- At least 6 years’ work experience as a Designer cum Product Developer in Knits & Woven category, especially with a factory or buying office
- In-depth knowledge of fabric construction, content, and quality for respective product areas in the Knit & Woven category, print types, embroidery types, stitch methods
- In-depth knowledge and work experience on Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
- Must have extensive experience of product development, accessories, costing and execution of techpacks independently
- Must have an elevated eye for product aesthetics
- Strong interpersonal skills, ability to interact and build relationships work as a team
- Should be well-groomed, smart, and energetic
- Strong presentation and delivery skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy, aiming for perfection
- Excellent written and verbal communication both in Bangla and English
- IT proficiency - advance level skill is a MUST in MS Office package (Especially, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook)
- Should be proactive and dynamic, ability to work hard efficiently
- Ability to multitask and remain organized, meet deadlines
Responsibilities & Context
The Product Developer will be accountable for initiating, managing and driving the execution of the Design vision in the development of all products for the Knit & Woven categories assigned from raw material inception to pre-production sample (PP) approval. The incumbent will work closely with internal cross-functional partners in Design, Technical Design, and Merchandising on a day-to-day basis and throughout the process to maintain a strong and aligned vision on the product direction from beginning to end.
- Execute and follow-up on developments and sampling up to SMS
- Develop ZXY seasonal collection as well as buyer specific range every season
- Conduct a thorough study of the tech packs received from the customers /senior merchandisers / design department
- Analyze the fabrics, trims and knitting parameters, wash in detail
- Source raw material and further development as needed to meet target raw material price architecture (good, better, best)
- Coordinate with factories and suppliers for any new developments, sourcing and sampling
- Prepare time and action plan (T&A) for customer developments and maintain T&A with the help of account head and merchants and also to update customer on weekly basis
- Create sampling request in MIS, and generate a product file style wise
- Meet deadlines for all developments and samples with the right quality
- Research new fabrics / technology, washing techniques and trims for new developments and samples
- Prepare prior to customer visits by researching customer background, trends, quality requirements, price point etc. and accordingly articulate the presentation during customer visit
- Prepare the showroom prior to customer visits and also attend customer meetings and take visit notes
- Maintain and make available all technical data for Design and Merchandising prior to costing during the development phase
- Prepare and continuously update the fabric, trims, print, embroideries, washes and stitch library including technical data and price ideas for easy reference
- Provide graphics and CAD development/support for new and existing customer
- Conduct risk analysis during product development
- Comment on the accuracy of sample for colors, as well as fabric, print, pattern, embellishment status, and accuracy
- Prepare cost sheet of the product/sample
- Handover the styles to Merchandisers along with all the product details and technical information after any order is confirmed
- Preserve sample data and utilize it during bulk production
- Ensure Fit approval & wearer tests
- Prepare sample plan based on priority and availability
- Communicate about development status with concern Merchandiser/ Designer
- Prepare sample delivery status
- Monitor sample execution
Compensation & Other Benefits
Other Benefits
- Attractive remuneration is being offered for the position.
- Group life & Hospitalization insurance
- Contributory Provident Fund
- Pick and Drop facility.
- Corporate mobile ceiling
- Subsidized lunch facility at corporate Canteen
- State-of-the-art Passion Café
- World-class work environment
Work Place
Work from Office
Employment Status
Type:
Full Time/Permanent
Shift:
Day Shift
Job Location
Anywhere in Bangladesh
