Technical Developer Fashion Amsterdam

Vacature in het kort

Join an international fashion & lifestyle brand as a Technical Developer in Amsterdam, crafting high-end, fashion-forward products. With a focus on Flat Knits in the Womenswear Division, you'll play a crucial role from conception to production. The role promises a dynamic, international environment, a beautiful state-of-the-art campus, and weekly social activities to unwind. Ideal for those with 4+ years in Flat Knit technical development, seeking a collaborative, innovative team. Keep reading to see why we could be the perfect match for you.

Volledige vacaturetekst

Are you ready to be at the forefront of crafting premium, fashion-forward products for a worldwide audience? Join our collaborative and innovative team as a Technical Developer! Your expertise will be crucial in shaping seasonal collections from conception to production, ensuring impeccable quality and precision. If you have 4+ years of experience in Flat Knit or Menswear technical development, a keen eye for detail, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, seize this opportunity to elevate your career journey! Submit your application by Thursday, April 18th at 12 noon.

Over het bedrijf

The European head office of this international fashion & lifestyle brand is based in Amsterdam. The company's style is classic American with a twist. Dynamic, international, and open-minded describes the company's culture at best.

Salaris en aantal uur per week

• Salary: To be discussed
• 40 hours per week
• Start: As soon as possible
• 29/08/2024

The Position

These teams work together in an informal setting to create superbly styled and high-end quality products for a global consumer base. As a Technical Developer, you will be part of the technical team creating and executing seasonal collections and working closely with Designers, Product Developers and the Merchandise team for the planning and development of each seasonal collection.

Key Responsibilities:

• Must be accurate, skilled and experienced around the technical development of Flat Knits.
• Must have a solid knowledge of Knit Structure & Gauges, Yarns & Quality, Stitches & Construction - all specific to Flat Knit product creation.
• Responsible for creating and controlling sample specs from initial concept sketch to bulk production.
• Communicate and work closely with Designer and Product Developer to interpret sketches & styling, collection overviews and achieve shared deadlines and margins.
• Working closely with Merchandising to understand the market needs and how best to interpret and implement these requests within the collection.
• Handling of daily issues in end-to-end technical development process; 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.
• Cross functional partnership to ensure correct product is delivered in accordance with design, merchandising, technical and quality requirements.
• Drive fit meetings including capturing comments, changes & communicating these internally and externally.
• 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:

• 4+ years of experience in the technical development of Flat Knit product or Menswear product.
• Higher education certificate in fashion technology/garment technology/pattern cutting.
• Business English fluency (both written and verbal).
• An understanding of pattern making.
• Excellent Microsoft Office computer skills.
• Eye for silhouette & technical fit and construction.
• Capable of working in a highly productive, demanding environment with a practical and pro-active mentality.
• Must have strong organization and communication skills.

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.

Contact

Please note that we agreed with our clients to only introduce them to candidates who already live near the job location. Although we understand that you are willing to relocate or commute, we have agreed with our clients not to accept this as an adequate option.

Are you interested in the position and do you have the required skills and experience. Please send us your CV with a short letter of motivation. You will receive an answer from us as soon as possible. For more information please check our website or call us at 020 - 5738383.We are looking forward to hearing from you!