* Act as the technical partner for Design on all knit related developments, ensuring
* design vision is maintained
* Build a strong relationship with the Design team, supporting the knitwear category
* from conception, design and throughout development process, resulting in
* production-ready garments
* Respond to margin challenges and keep costing and budgets in mind whilst
* developing. Feed back information cross functionally to key stakeholders
* Follow the critical path closely, ensuring all key deadlines are met
* Be reactive and solution-driven throughout the season, responding to new directions
* and research with efficiency
* Along with the Senior Product Developer, manage supplier relationships and lead
* conversations with yarn suppliers and factories, forging strong relationships and
* partnerships
* Be aware of market changes, competitors and trends within the knitwear category
* Build and maintain launch packs, documents, fit notes and costings for the season,
* ensuring files are kept up to date and all relevant information is captured and
* available on the server
* Update Zedonk accordingly and within set deadlines of the season
* Assist in sourcing yarns and raw materials which fit the design brief, critical path
* Timing and desired cost
* Amend development and production fit sessions; work with suppliers to ensure all
* comments from Design as well as technical requirements are acBoned. Identify and mitigate risk throughout the development process
Skills and Experience Required
* BA Textile Design
* Previous entry-level industry experience
* Technical knowledge of knit techniques
* Strong understanding of construction of knitwear garments
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