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    Apparel Product Developer - Irvine, United States - Catalyst Creative Group

    Catalyst Creative Group
    Catalyst Creative Group Irvine, United States

    2 weeks ago

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    Description

    A TREND-LEADER IN THE FASHION INDUSTRY

    Catalyst Creative Group, based in Irvine, CA, is a leading force in Men's apparel Design and Manufacturing. Alongside crafting our brands and licenses (Ezekiel, Party Pants, Dockers), we excel in private-label apparel design and manufacturing. Our core mission is to provide solutions that elevate our customers' brands, products, margins, and sell-through performance. Trusted by top brands and retailers across America, such as Nordstrom, Levi's, Target, Tilly's, Buckle, Kohls's, Walmart, Bootbarn, etc, our exceptional trend forecasting, and apparel products have been instrumental in helping our clients expand their market share.

    Our success is driven by our dedicated team of "A Players." These individuals embody passion, positivity, sound judgment, strong initiative, and a sense of ownership, driving our company's achievements and ensuring our customers receive unparalleled service and quality. If these traits sound like you, we'd love to chat with you about this opportunity to join our fast growing company

    POSITION TITLE

    APPAREL PRODUCT DEVELOPER

    LOCATION INFORMATION

    Irvine, CA - This position cannot be done remotely.

    BENEFITS

    Full-Time, Regular Employees receive two weeks' paid vacation, one week's paid sick leave, and ten paid holidays (8 days + 2 floating). Employees may elect to participate in our health care plan (health, dental, or vision) with 100% of the employees' costs paid by Catalyst (dependents may also join the plan with their premium paid by the employee). Catalyst offers a 401k match, Health Savings Accounts and reduced Friday hours during the summer months.

    ABOUT THE ROLE

    Catalyst Creative is looking for a full-time Apparel Product Developer to develop our swim and sportswear SMS lines. Candidates must have import, private label, and development experience, as well as possess strong product knowledge, be organized, self-motivated, detail-oriented, have excellent written and oral communication skills, and have a POSITIVE attitude.

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:


    • Manage the development and approval process including fabric, lab dips, strike offs, trim, TP review, and sample development


    • Source and initiate fabric and trim R&D


    • Negotiate and manage initial SMS costing


    • Establish SMS TNA


    • Manage development WIP tracking to ensure on-time sample deliveries


    • Manage daily communication with overseas/import vendors


    • Execute to SMS calendar & specifications & procedures


    • Publish sample status to internal cross-functional teams


    • Be part of and have input on Technical Fit sessions for all proto & SMS samples


    • Communicate, interface and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with Design, Technical Design, Merchandising and Sales


    • Work with design to update CADs and tech packs when needed


    • Prepare and manage incoming & outgoing packages to overseas factories


    • Perform other related duties as assigned

    WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

    · Strong knowledge of woven and knit fabrics, printing, and garment construction

    · Strong multitasking, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively

    · Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office

    · Experience in developing and costing for private label customers is a huge plus

    · Minimum 5 years relevant experience in apparel imports


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