Product Developer (Knit)

Execute and follow-up on developments and sampling up to SMS

Develop seasonal collection as well as buyer specific range every season

Conduct a thorough study of the tech packs received from the customers /senior merchandisers / design department

Analyze the fabrics, trims and knitting parameters, wash in detail

Source raw material and further development as needed to meet target raw material price architecture (good, better, best)

Coordinate with factories and suppliers for any new developments, sourcing and sampling

Prepare time and action plan (T&A) for customer developments and maintain T&A with the help of account head and merchants and to update on weekly basis

Create sampling request in MIS, and generate a product file style wise

Meet deadlines for all developments and samples with the right quality

Research new fabrics / technology, washing techniques and trims for new developments and samples

Maintain and make available all technical data for Design and Merchandising prior to costing during the development phase

Prepare and continuously update the fabric, trims, print, embroideries, washes and stitch library including technical data and price ideas for easy reference

Conduct risk analysis during product development

Comment on the accuracy of sample for colors, as well as fabric, print, pattern, embellishment status, and accuracy

Handover the styles to Merchandisers along with all the product details and technical information after any order is confirmed

Preserve sample data and utilize it during bulk production

Ensure Fit approval & wearer tests

Communicate about development status with concern Merchandiser/ Designer

Prepare sample delivery status

Monitor sample execution