Jockey International, Inc. · 3 months ago
Product Development Garment Specialist
Kenosha, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expJockey International, Inc. is a family-owned company recognized for delivering feel-good comfort through premium apparel. They are seeking a Garment Specialist PD to drive quality and fit during the product development processes, collaborating with various teams to ensure product consistency and excellence from development through production.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLeisureLifestyleRetail
Responsibilities
In collaboration with technical design, support product fit evaluations and feedback in new product development and redevelopment processes; this includes supporting fit sessions and providing documentation of feedback to vendors – from initial proto to pre-production
Be a liaison with manufacturing to communicate key product development needs related to fit, construction, and quality
Provide effective guidance on product construction and fit during development process as a partner with tech-design
Support sample libraries and documentation
Ability to locate, share and provide comments on patterns with internal team members
A member of the global development team - collaborate with APAC PD Garment Specialist, Materials, PD and Sourcing Team Members
Provide vital documentation updates in PLM to support new and redevelopment products
Be a subject matter expert in conducting and supporting wear tests for Jockey across all product categories as needed
Conduct garment measurements with accuracy and precision based on Jockey’s guidelines and practices to support development and redevelopment process needs
Support special projects and initiatives upon request
Collaborate with the raw materials team to understand material performance linked to fit and be an effective partner for design tech
Assist with development of product, process and quality improvement initiatives
Manage sample room and effectively prioritize workloads based on development and redevelopment timelines
Ensure compliance with industry regulations and requirements
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree and/or relevant work experience in Apparel/Textile Design, Apparel/Textile Development, or related field with 3+ years of experience in product development – fit
Experience in fit, garment construction and product development execution is essential
Experience with PLM
Understanding of pattern development
Ability to work on multiple programs and have effective time management skills
Strong analytical, high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills
Business knowledge, acumen and experience in working with global teams
Effective communication and collaboration skills are essential
Travel <25% (includes international travel) – role is primarily focused in Kenosha but may require periodic travel to support key initiatives- Requires flexibility in calls/hours to support global collaboration
Some periodic physical needs to move boxes of materials or garments
Preferred
Knowledge in both men's and women's products
Patternmaking
Benefits
Medical/Dental/Life/Vision
401(k)
Educational support
Paid Volunteerism program
Fitness club discounts
Onsite health & wellness programs
Generous employee discounts
A business casual work environment
A challenging work environment
Exciting career growth opportunities
Company
Jockey International, Inc.
At Jockey, caring and providing comfort is our responsibility. It drives everything we do. It drives us to listen, innovate and improve.
1001-5000 employees
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