Product Developer (Tech Pack Designer) at Ruff n Tumble

Duties

• Update & maintain construction sketches in tech pack specifications, rule guidelines and libraries
• Update & maintain development & production tech packs as directed by the Team lead
• Assist with preparation for Fit Sessions. Attend fit sessions and record notes for the Designers
• Highlight and initiate spec, construction, material, or fit intent discrepancies to Designers in preparing garments for proto and production fittings
• Prepare samples for best presentation prior to fit or sample review
• Assist in analysing garment construction, workmanship, and analysis of pattern from vendor when needed
• Able to work independently and react quickly to changes, as well as adhere to company calendar deadlines.
• Work with the team members to coordinate your styles per project for design synchronicity among all categories.
• Create CAD art for technical sketches, fabric developments, and trim developments
• Create and maintain graded measurement spec sheets.
• Create, update and maintain garment tech packs, fabric & trim tech packs in a timely manner.
• Conduct fittings, analyse garment construction and devise solutions to carry out desired fits and designs.
• Effectively communicate comments and revisions to sample makers, import and domestic vendors.
• Ensure designer’s concepts are met while maintaining quality and consistency of garments
• Maintain all charts & reports related to product development process.
• Complete and provide tech packs and spec sheets to production for accurate pricing.
• Develop and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with other units in regards to changes / discrepancies / approvals, etc.
• Perform any other task assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design or any related
• 4 years minimum experience
• Strong Adobe illustrator skills (Adobe Illustrator)
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Career-driven, strong work ethic and high-performance standards; able to work in fast paced environment and problem solve.
• Good knowledge in pattern grading, fabric, and trims
• Good knowledge of technical sketches.
• Strong retail background and trend awareness.