Join our innovative team in Amsterdam as a Technical Developer and play a key role in creating high-quality, beautifully fitting garments for a major US fashion brand. Collaborate closely with the Technical Development Manager to oversee the end-to-end development process, ensuring top-notch construction and finish. If you have a keen eye for detail, a passion for knitting and garment construction, and thrive in a dynamic, cross-functional environment, we want you to help bring our designs to life. Applications close on Monday, June 17th at 12 noon.
Based in Amsterdam, the technical developer will be an integral part of the end-to-end development process team and work closely alongside the Technical Development Manager. This role involves working on multiple products, taking them from conceptual drawings to bulk delivery, while ensuring the creation of high-quality, beautifully fitting garments.
Key responsibilities:
- Drive fit meetings including capturing comments and changes & communicating these internally and externally.
- Monitor construction and finish to ensure the styles are delivered to an elevated level.
- Handling of daily issues in end to end technical development, including spec development, fitting, vendor support & maintaining quality standards.
- Adhere to critical path, both internally and externally to support the development and production of the collection achieving on time for delivery at all stages of the process.
- Vendor collaboration in conjunction with product manager including allocation, cost & lead time negotiation, sample & bulk ordering, management & delivery.
- Work closely with product managers & internal teams to capture, troubleshoot & resolve any product related risks during the development process.
- Work within our PLM system to ensure data integrity.
The ideal candidate:
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Textiles, or a related field.
- 1-2 years’ experience in technical development of apparel.
- Skilled in pattern cutting.
- Eye for silhouette and attention to detail.
- Proficiency in relevant software and tools used in fashion product development (Adobe Creative Suite, PLM, CLO 3D, Excel etc).
- Good communication skills in English – written and oral.
- Practical and proactive.
- Strong team player.
What you can expect from our client:
- An international environment which respects diversity, equality, and individuality.
- A beautiful state-of-the-art Campus.
- Depending on the role a monthly home - office budget.
- A chance to unwind with weekly social activities.