Global Product Developer (Dickies) - Temp Contract 1 year
VF Corporation
- Stabio, Tessin
- Befristet
- Vollzeit
- Leading handover meeting with design and drive constructive conversation, proactively offering suggestions for improved construction, aesthetics, and manufacturing enhancements.
- Creating, for each product, a Technical Pack (add sketches, artworks, etc.) and a Bill of Material (BOM), and update the same from Proto, SMS and bulk production.
- Delivering TP to VF Regional Souring teams and coordinate with them the delivering of proto, SMS, PPS to the HQ, in time as per brand calendar
- Proving guidance to deliver cost targets aligned with style details and related construction to Regional Offices and you being accountable to meet style FOB targets.
- Plan and track development schedule of all products to ensure timely completion.
- Receive and evaluate samples and execute all development changes discussed during proto review and fit session.
- Approval strike offs, mock-ups and graphic submission when requested.
- Participates in special projects, process, or calendar optimization.
- Close communication with regional offices and buying offices to ensure a correct and on time product outcome.
- Co-Leading fitting session along with designer and pattern maker technicians, ensuring execution of fit intent and fit standards.
- Interacts proactively with all brand’s depts, Raw material sourcing, Pattern maker, Design, Factories/Vendors, and other cross-functional team.
- Proactive approach to sustainable solutions.
- 3-5 years’ experience in Product Development in a medium or large sized apparel company
- Solid knowledge in garment construction and live model fitting.
- Demonstrated experience working on site with vendors and operational knowledge of factories, delivering clear briefs.
- Knowledge of product category, product materials, manufacturing processes and product development lifecycle.
- Ability to travel to overseas facilities as needed.
- Demonstrates a strong desire to learn and show curiosity for product and innovation.
- Able to proactively troubleshoot and solve complex problems.
- Deadline driven and organized mindset with a track record for delivering results on time.
- Proficient PC skills (MS package, Adobe Illustrator) and PLM systems, 3D cads.
- Good communication skills (oral and written)
- Fluent English (written and spoken) is a must.
- Strong interactive skills
- A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us in what we do
- An inclusive international environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles and nationalities love working together
- Be part of an iconic lifestyle brand in a multi brand, multi countries organization
- On site gym offering health and well-being initiatives
- A discount card with 50% on all VF brands
- Break out areas offering complimentary hot drinks