Product Developer Apparel

Company Description

Established in 1981, GUESS began as a jeans company and has since successfully grown into a global lifestyle brand. Guess?, Inc. designs, markets, distributes and licenses a lifestyle collection of contemporary apparel, denim, handbags, watches, eyewear, footwear and other related consumer products. For more information about the Company, please visit Guess, we are committed to our people and to the world as a team working to be a sustainable global leader in the fashion industry. Through principled leadership, we embrace diversity and cultivate the strength, pride, and passion for what we do.

We are a big family with great human values: belief, hope, destiny, trust, and respect.

The role is designed for those people ready to take new challenges, being courageous trying new things and with the will to make an impact in the company and in their career.

If you are inspired to evaluate new amazing professional challenges, this is the opportunity right for you!

Position

Reporting directly to the PD Director, the Product Developer will be responsible for designing, researching, developing, and launching new products for the Apparel lines.

He/she will be responsible for product development and planning throughout the product lifecycle, including gathering and prioritizing product requirements, working closely with the buying department, and ensuring that revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met.

He/she will also ensure that the product is aligned with the strategy and goals of the business.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Oversee and manage product process in line with the business goals and objectives
2. Maintain calendar to ensure that all sample deadlines are met
3. Research new styles and models to propose to buyers
4. Create specification sheets for all new products created
5. Manage quality control up to PPs of production and approve them
6. Fitting of prototypes
7. Coordinate creation and updating excel grid in terms of coding, cost entering, timeline inserting, and quantity entering collected by the buying department
8. Check the lab-dip and the artwork of production with sizes developments
9. Work with product management team to ensure an efficient process
10. Participate in cross-functional teams to execute product development plan
11. Work in synergy with tech design and quality control offices
12. Realize and follow-up technical cards with suppliers
13. Communicate daily with factories for progress of samples and troubleshoot any product development issues
14. Negotiate costs with factories to meet targets and margin goals
15. Visit factories and resolve issues as required
16. Manage costs and referencing of styles
17. Meet locally specialized vendors
18. Attend fashion and textile shows
19. Provide SKU analysis as needed
20. Create style/colour/codes and data maintenance in Enovia
21. Fill BOMs in Enovia

Requirements:

1. At least 3 years of relevant work experience in the same role and field
2. Strong ability with Adobe (Photoshop and Illustrator)
3. Strong knowledge of womenswear and menswear required, preferably Outlet division
4. Must prove to have a clear understanding of the Guess Brand DNA
5. Knowledge of and experience using conventional and unconventional fabrics and materials
6. Familiarity with vendor management and negotiation
7. Must have excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-up
8. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse group at all levels
9. Problem solving and negotiating skills
10. Flexible in ever-changing, fast-paced environment
11. Deadline driven with a track record of delivering excellent results on time
12. Extensive computer experience including but not limited to Microsoft: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Model Form, Enovia
13. Fluent in English. Any additional language is considered a plus
14. Ability to travel to all countries within the designated regions as required

Benefits:

1. An International, fresh and dynamic working environment
2. Physical & Mental Health programs, sustainable projects, and workshops promoted by Guess Community
3. Arts, sports, and social events outside the office, thanks to our Guess Fun activities!
4. Training & Development platform and paths
5. Discount on our products both online and in stores

Don’t miss your chance to join a progressive and sustainable global company, which is constantly looking for new challenges and opportunities to grow in a competitive and tough market.
Guess promotes a people-first workspace, where their well-being and their development are part of the history and the success of the brand.
Do you think we’re a good match for you? Apply now to be part of our family! #J-18808-Ljbffr