Product Developer - Textile

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Established textile manufacturer is seeking a suitably experienced Product Developer to be based in the factory perform the following:

• Labbing:
  • To coordinate labs being sent to Dye house for clients and in-house shades.
  • To send and approve all labs.
• Client Labels
  • Ordering all labels for client orders
  • Liaise with Sales regarding new clients’ labels – paper sourcing, sizing, info, quotes.
  • To keep track of label pricing.
  • Liaise with the Finishing Department regarding label needs.
• Trade Shows
  • Create all garments according to colour palette for trade shows overseas (may be required to travel on occasion)
• Product Development
  • To create new garments for development and follow up with production.
  • Test knit all developments for approval and correct needle sizing.
  • Responsible for all sampling – samples sent to clients and potential clients.
  • To coordinate swatch test for SABS etc
• Local Range
  • Responsible for all labs and new textile developments.
  • Marketing department to create their files
• Coordinating with Marketing staff
  • Create all handwork for all files
  • Swatches
  • Label checking
• Collections
  • Trend research regarding yarns & colours.
  • Responsible for creating new Collections- files, swatches, photography.
  • Develop ranges and catalogues