Product Developer

Bioworld Inc•Irving, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Bioworld Merchandising is a leading design and distribution company of licensed and private label apparel, headwear & accessories to all retail channels. We collaborate with some of the most widely recognized brand and retail partners in the world. We are seeking skilled candidates who are excited to join this amazing team! We Believe in Great Brands: Our goal is to translate the brand story into product that is as innovative and distinctive as the brand itself. Creative Culture: Our team brings to our brand partners a unique mix of creative product design paired with merchandising expertise. We believe innovation comes from a diversity of creative ideas. We are the Market: Our team believes in full immersion to gain insight into retail markets, contemporary culture and consumer reaction. We are currently seeking Product developer - Apparel to join our team of outstanding employees!

Requirements

Minimum two years in the fashion industry experience a must.
Proficient computer skills: Illustrator, Photoshop, Microsoft Software: Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and related programs
Strong verbal, written, and telephone communication skills
Trained eye for the elements of design: ie. color, proportion and balance as well as aesthetic detail.
Ability to self-manage/work independently, demonstrable leadership and stress management skills.
Multitask, highly motivated, positive and strong work and team ethics. Critical thinking with the ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines.
High organizational skills
Degreed professional with advanced knowledge of apparel construction, pattern creation, fit, print techniques and fabrications.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of license apparel a plus.
CENTRIC/PLM knowledge a bonus.

Responsibilities

Review sample requests and identify any sampling/production concerns and provide possible solutions. Communicate necessary information to respective teams.
Create tech packs in PLM system.
Create costing requests
Find/Request packaging development
Request new specs as needed
Follows up and tracks samples to ensure samples arrive by deadlines. Make sure factories input costs and ETD’s into PLM
Acquire lab dips, strike-offs, and bulk fabric swatches from the vendors/factories and coordinate product approval submissions for final pre-production sample
Communicate approval comments and corrections to internal and external channels, PLM, global factories, vendors and partners as applicable
Manages workflow, prioritizing consistent follow through with factories on proto and pre-production sampling
Trend research, Store surveys: shopping the market