Responsibilities

• Facilitate and execute Design’s vision through the appropriate allocation of product and the sourcing of materials which deliver the right aesthetic while meeting product margin and timing requirements
• Achieve seasonal calendar actualization as outlined by the Brand Sourcing Director
• Develop relationships with supplier base to ensure alignment of category business needs and successful business partnerships
• Attend Sketch Review meetings to understand and clarify Design’s intention, tone, and important style aspects.
• Collaborate with Fabric Manager and Category Manager to develop category strategy for the season
• Own individual style development, ensuring all styles serve up Design’s vision while also delivering the quality and cost the Brand requires
• Analyze and identify opportunities for buying to improve adoption rates and approved style count targets as dictated by seasonal line plan. Support buyer’s business requirements by aligning product category needs, and update and communicate all style, cost, and delivery changes
• Coordinate with Fabric Manager, Creative Design, and Technical Design on category development process, including research of pre-style development, tracking and review of pre-style packages, ensuring compliance of product within category to internal testing standards, and managing sample evaluation, accuracy, and quality
• Collaborate with cross functional partners on engineering options for category target costs and minimums, required lead times, and final IMU, with the goal of driving speed, sales, and financial results
• Transition adopted styles to Production Managers, including approval target dates, status, and production concerns.
• Collaborate with design and fabric team to utilize fabric ownerships.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience in an apparel product development role with strong knowledge of garment construction, global raw material procurement, and manufacturing.
• Experience with knit fabric and product.
• Experience with Tradestone or other PLM system.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong capacity for multi-tasking
• Ability to prioritize and maintain a high level of accuracy completing multiple tasks in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Strong communication skills: in person, over zoom and via email
• Open to constructive feedback
• Strategic problem-solver
• Team-oriented & collaborative
• Organized, with a strong attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Fashion, or a related field is preferred

Location

Philadelphia, PA