WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON- Create and enable the commercialization of highly crafted graphic and trim driven garments, utilizing existing chassis
- Track against and facilitate prototyping for your styles while tailoring the graphics/trims to the specific consumer needs
- Manage assigned style count from Brief to Buy Ready according to critical dates, product specifications including silhouette, materials, trims and graphics
- Will be responsible for managing styles for both Nike and Jordan Apparel
- Build and maintain BOMs in PPS for assigned styles and updating as needed per factory/ PCC feedback
- This includes file conversion to .pdf and posting to factory Box folders
- Create and maintain development and factory tracking tools in Excel
- Manage files to ensure data accuracy and uploading to Box folders for cross functional partners
- Seasonal color data entry into PSTLATOR system
- Enter information into SPIs at necessary checkpoints for accurate Buy Ready reporting
- Assist Design in creation of seasonal style schematics in Adobe Illustrator
- Responsible for building Family Files to be uploaded to MMX
- Help lead seasonal graphic/style review meetings, communicating fit, and graphic elements with your triad partners
- Maintain and update schematics through Prototype reviews and factory feedback
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITHAs a member of the APLA GEL Product Development team, you will work collaboratively with key functional partners throughout the Product Development process.You will partner with Development, Design, Product Management, Sourcing/Costing and Factory Partners to help support commercialization of our seasonal product line.
WHAT YOU BRING- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, experience or training
- A minimum of 3 years directly relevant work experience
- Bias towards action and comfortable working in ambiguous environments
- Adjust to changing circumstances and adapt to ensure product excellence
- Strong problem solving, organization and communication skills
- Experience interpreting design intent, offering alternative solutions, and acting as a technical resource
- Experience working with factory vendors
- Ability to manage multiple projects. Must be a self-starter
- Experience using Adobe Illustrator is a must and Photoshop
- Experience using PPS, PCX and MMX systems