Beach Riot is seeking a talented Product Developer to join our team! This role will drive innovation and quality in the swim and apparel divisions of the business. Working cross functionally with design, technical design, production, and planning this role is responsible for bringing design ideas to life.
Tasks:
Work with Design and Technical Design to ensure tech packages are comprehensive and meet the products goals for delivery, function, and fit
Establish and monitor time and action calendars to hit target development delivery dates and request initial costing info for all new seasonal developments
Ability to review, manage, and negotiate costs for both domestic and import styles
Partner with Planning and Production Manager to facilitate any special makeup requests
Source raw materials for each new season based on mood boards with vendors, mills and trim suppliers both domestically and overseas
Coordinate raw materials and place cut tickets for domestic and in house sampling/sms as needed
Build RM and BOM for domestic costing using our ERP system, Full Circle
Communicate design and construction changes to factories to achieve final fit and requirements
Attend fit sessions and work closely with production to communicate any fit or fabric delays
Maintain and monitor time and action calendar to hit target development dates
Required skills and qualifications:
Experience in swim and apparel garment construction and some fabric knowledge and understanding of swim and apparel classification/duty and import requirements
Excellent written and oral communication
Outstanding organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills and with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Ability to prioritize task, responds quickly to multiple projects and deadline with strong time management skills
Good problem-solving skills and be able to function well in a high paced and at times stressful environment