Grafton
Job title:
Product Developer Runway LAB Fashion
Company:
Grafton
Job description
Vacature beschrijvingOur client is one of the most admired fashion & lifestyle companies brands in the world and they are looking for a Product Developer Runway & Lab (40hrs, onsite) in the heart of Amsterdam.All applicants MUST have full legal authorization to work in the EU region independently and be fluent in both spoken and written English language.Offer· Temporary agency contract via Grafton for 3 months with possible and Freelancers are welcome to apply!· Start: ASAP is a must!· Salary: € 4250,- gross per month based on 40 hours; since we have a weekly payment system this would be € 24,52 gross per hour excl. travel expenses according client’s internal policy.· Freelance rate: € 45,- excl. VAT, incl. travel expenses· Working at a dynamic, fast-paced international premium fashion brand.The department & teamThe Product Development team develops and delivers both innovative and sustainable products. Responsible for the end to end development of the product, from initial concept through to physical garments, pioneering high quality & product excellence, as well as delivering on company & divisional KPI’s. Closely partnering with a number of stakeholders, from design & merchandising, through to supply value chain, & buying & planning global teams this role plays an intricate part in delivering the brand DNA.Key purpose of the position:– Ensure quality of product and achievement of margin & sustainability targets throughout the product development process, by collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, & vendors– Responsible for achieving product-category specific KPIs (e.g. margins, sustainability, overdevelopment and on-time SMS delivery)– Responsible for product management throughout the development process, by attending key meetings (e.g. raw materials meeting, proto review, final price meeting, SMS review), and advising on possible improvements of product and margins, and signing off styles– Responsible for maintaining efficient workflows and product quality by adhering to (category specific) calendars– Maintain close relationships with supply value chain & vendors, in all aspects related to brand, & product expectations– Liaise with Design for initial product development initiatives (e.g. sourcing trips) during Global Creative Research, with the objective to foster innovation, sustainability and to ensure competitive price points– Advise Design during development process regarding cost implications and provide call-outs regarding quality risks to the product– Execute & collaborate on innovation and sustainability in line with company & divisional targets (e.g Make It Possible roadmap)– Engage in ad hoc business projects related to product, process and business requirements– Set target FOB prices with the objective to achieve margins, as set by Product Merchandising– Discuss FOB price expectations with Direct Vendors and supply value chain, ensuring margins are maintained for actual order quantitiesSkills and experience· 3+ years of experience minimum in Product Development at a high-end luxury brand and/or a premium fashion brand a MUST!· A Bachelor/Master’s degree in fashion, clothing or textiles or equivalent experience in fashion, clothing or textiles industry· Product knowledge of apparel preferably within relevant category including PD process· Good command of written & spoken English· Knowledge in fabrics/trims quality and color approval· Effective communication skills: team player, interdepartmental collaboration, stakeholder management· Is able to work in a highly productive, fast paced environment with a hands-on approach· Strong analytical skills, eye for detail· High data integrityEnquiriesPlease do contact Marcella Henryati, Recruitment ConsultantM: 06-58811958E:When interested, please do apply with your CV and Cover letter via our website:#LI-MH1Bezoek voor meer gerelateerde vacatures
Expected salary
Location
Amsterdam, Noord-Holland
Job date
Sun, 09 Feb 2025 04:55:46 GMT
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