Associate Apparel Product Developer

Varsity Brands•Farmers Branch, TX

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Apparel Product Developer is a full-time position at Varsity Spirit, a Varsity Brands Company. This role is responsible for aiding in the development of seasonal apparel products from concept through production readiness. The Associate Apparel Product Developer will partner with Product Developers to support interactions with Design, Sourcing, Planning, Sampling, QA, and internal/external Supply Chain and Manufacturing partners. This role aids in managing the effective implementation and distribution of new products, handles launch aspects, and verifies quality control compliance. The Associate Apparel Product Developer supports Product Developers to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and with quality results.

Requirements

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PLM, and AS400 with an aptitude for learning latest programs.
Knowledge of product development processes is necessary.
Excellent analytical, verbal, and written skills with strong attention to detail.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle critical deadlines, prioritize work and business processes, and multi-task regularly.
Affinity for problem solving, with exposure or experience in Manufacturing, Quality Excellence, strategic thinking, listening to internal customers, and performing in the most professional manner.
Flexibility during times of change, with the ability to comprehend business operations and provide quality insight on how to achieve goals and ensure business success.
Ability to participate in continuous improvement projects and lean principles, ideally within apparel manufacturing.
College degree in Fashion, Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or equivalent experience.
1-3 years of related product development experience, including Design and Manufacturing.
Experience communicating via virtual meetings with Microsoft Teams, Citrix Webex, Zoom, and GoToMeeting.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.
Experience with Outlook calendar scheduling a plus.
Experience in PLM, OMS, and AS400 a plus.

Responsibilities

Partner closely with the Product Developer, Varsity Design and Category Management Teams to understand the vision and direction of the product.
Work with Product Developers to support internal and external communication to adhere to milestones and deliverables.
Support Product Developers in communicating with internal teams and manufacturing partners to advance a product from prototype stages to successful production.
Troubleshoot design, material, and trim details to execute the desired design and product.
Team up with Product Quality Teams to ensure that all assigned projects meet the demanding standards of Varsity Spirit.
Engage internal and external testing labs to ensure the product hurdles all quality parameters for product release.
Partner with internal and external Material Developers to help effectively develop new materials, trims, and fabric.
Monitor status of new products and ensure effective execution of projects according to required policies, procedures, and government regulations.
Analyze and recommend improvements to all production processes and methods to facilitate cost reduction and quality improvement.
Investigate and give recommendations for corrective action in case of any design failure.