VF Corporation - Junior, Global Product Developer – Dickies - Stabio

Let’s talk about the role!
We are looking for a passionate and engaged Junior Product Developer to join our Global Product Development team in our EMEA HQ in Stabio, reporting directly into the Senior Manager of Global Product Development.

As a J. Global Product Developer, you will assist PD to develop the designated styles, from Designer’s design/idea to the final realization, utilize your technical skills, attention to details, follow recommended materials and construction techniques that meet design expectations, you will start to analysing development costs and ensuring an on-time tasks delivery in line with the calendar

What will you do?

You will achieve this by:

• Assist to PD handover meeting with design and support constructive conversation, proactively offering suggestions for improved construction, aesthetics, and manufacturing enhancements.
• Creating, for each product, a Technical Pack (add sketches, artworks, etc.) and a Bill of Material (BOM), and update the same from Proto, SMS and bulk production.
• Delivering TP to VF Regional Souring teams and assist PD to coordinate with them the delivering of proto, SMS, PPS to the HQ, in time as per brand calendar.
• Proving guidance to deliver cost targets aligned with style details and related construction to Regional Offices and you and PD being accountable to meet style FOB targets.
• Plan and track development schedule of all products to ensure timely completion.
• Receive and evaluate samples and execute all development changes discussed during proto review and fit session. 
• Approval strike offs, mock-ups and graphic submission when requested.
• Close communication with regional offices and buying offices to ensure a correct and on time product outcome.
• Assist and support fitting session along with PD, designer, and pattern maker technicians, ensuring execution of fit intent and fit standards.
• Interacts with all brand’s depts, Raw material sourcing, Pattern maker, Design, Factories/Vendors, and other cross-functional team.
• Proactive approach to sustainable solutions.

What you need to succeed?

PERSONAL PROFILE

• 1 years’ experience in product development in a medium or large sized apparel company
• Basic knowledge in garment construction.
• Basic knowledge of product category, product materials, manufacturing processes and product development lifecycle
• Ability to create trust with cross functional teams working tightly in team.
• Demonstrates a strong desire to learn and show curiosity for product and innovation.

• Able to proactively troubleshoot and solve problems.
• Deadline driven and organized mindset.
• Proficient PC skills (MS package, Adobe Illustrator) and PLM systems, 3D cads.
• Good communication skills (oral and written)
• Fluent English (written and spoken) is a must.

An education and subsequent University Bachelor or master’s degree in design (Apparel), Engineering, Manufacturing are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.