Apparel Developer - Cut & Sew
The Primitive headquarters team in Chatsworth, Ca. is looking to add a Apparel Developer - Cut & Sew to the roster. The ideal candidate will be proficient in Adobe Creative Suite, with emphasis on Illustrator and photoshop. Also have at least 2 years of cut & sew development experience. Most importantly, we’re looking for someone with a strong work ethic who is eager to learn, very organized, and passionate about the industries we serve.
You will be a part of a small, hard-working team, and your contributions will have a major impact on the overall success of the company. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Work closely with design and production team, under guidance of Merchandising • Maintain seasonal product WIPS and costing. • Prepare and maintain technical spec sheets • Analyze, measure and evaluate product samples and provide clear sample comments with regard to technical details, quality, construction and fit • Maintain and log regular communication with domestic and overseas vendors, tracking prototype and revised sample progress • Create and maintain fabric, packaging and trim libraries • Organize and manage product storage system, including R&D samples, size sets, photo samples, etc • Ensure all product / material testing requirements are identified and met by vendors • Assist Merchandising & Production with product development calendar and tracking reports, and costing • Work closely with team members to achieve seasonal and fast-track goals of on-time delivery EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: • 2-5 years of apparel development • Experience working with domestic and overseas vendors • Experience with various construction methods, materials, silhouettes, print techniques, etc.
• Experience in sportswear, technical garments, cut & sew. EDUCATION AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS: • Bachelors degree or relevant on the job experience in apparel product development, • Knowledge of the product creation process • Knowledge of factory processes, equipment, techniques, etc. • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail (maintaining development WIP) • Ability to communicate clearly and objectively • Strong computer skills, especially in Microsoft Office Software – Outlook / Word / Excel • Must be a self-starter, able to set and see through daily / weekly / seasonal tasks and projects • Have a strong work ethic, with personal and professional integrity • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator software is a must Please submit profile and intro letter through Malakye.