Product Developer / Garment Tech Background
Location – Cheshire West
Salary TBA
Our client is currently looking for 2 additional PD’s to join the team. This role reports to a Principle Product Designer for a specific product type. It is focused on executing and co-ordinating product design tasks as part of a wider design team. This may include developing and using specialist garment design skills
Duties and responsibilities
Analysis of customer requirements
Development of design concepts using CAD/ CAM (Gerber & AutoCAD)
Create detailed design drawings using AutoCAD and photography
Participation in design reviews and customer meetings
Preparation of design documentation
Support manufacturing sites through New Product Introduction activities
Research materials, processes or market requirements
Support prototype development working closely with machinists
Provide customer support as required throughout the development process
Support testing events, on-site and off-site
Occasional travel to support business requirements – all grades
Make presentations to present design ideas and concepts. – all grades
Skills
Garment/product design
Anthropometric sizing
Gerber Pattern Design Software
Auto CAD software
Understanding of clothing manufacture
Understanding of product validation, testing and qualification
Technical documentation compilation (Report writing, Standard Operating Procedures, Qualification
documentation)
Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments
Plans and prioritises work to meet commitments aligned with company goals
Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
Develops and delivers communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different
audiences
Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement
Further job and company details avaialble following a conversation.