• Ensure on-time completion of deliverables and manage the calendar and process including costing, quality evaluation, fabric, and trim requirements for each product.

• Negotiate with factory to achieve costs in order to meet target wholesale and gross margin targets. Suggest alternatives when relevant.

• Handle all daily communication with overseas and domestic vendors for assigned categories. Some factory travel both domestic and overseas may be required.

• Develop and maintain current WIP reports and BOM’s that result in a daily understanding of each item “in work” with an up-to-date trackable status of each item.

• Identify materials and construction that supports Designer’s vision and product requirements.

• Partner with production team to determine the sourcing strategy for the season or program.

• Participate in sourcing decisions based on volume, technique, fabrication, and cost.

• Establish and maintain fit and construction standards and blocks to ensure brand consistency and quality.

• Prepare and lead all fittings for samples received.

• Performs spec review of all received samples for accuracy and consistency.

• Act as a team player and be able to work closely with other team members to help manage overall workload for the department in addition to managing personal workload.

• Coordinate all factory communication for the development of prototypes, establish the timeline, raw material management, and approval requirements with the factory.

• Support the sourcing and training of new factory resources. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3 years’ experience in apparel product development manager, and/or technical design.

• Knowledgeable of garment construction, and basic fabric properties, patternmaking, costing, embroidery, and surface applications (e.g. screen printing, etc.)

• Exceptionally strong problem-solving and negotiating skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills including meeting facilitation and process implementation.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and Adobe Illustrator.

• Excellent understanding of the design, development, and merchandising process from inception through production.

• Ability to interpret design intent and offer alternative solutions.

• Ability to be a technical resource to others.

• Proven performance history with domestic and offshore vendors and manufacturers.

• Extreme attention to detail.

• Knowledge of garment fit and the ability to instruct a manufacturer on necessary changes to a pattern to influence the fit.

• Able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines.

• Knowledge of Full-Circle is a plus.

COMPETENCIES

• Ability to work minimum direction and independently.

• Excellent communication skills (oral and written)

• Customer Management: Ability to summarize information and succinctly communicate analyses verbally and in writing.

• Problem Solver- Identifies issues and resolves problems in a timely manner; uses reason even when dealing with issues

• Process-oriented: Designs & systematically executes proactively goals and objectives

• Organized: Possesses an ability to work on multiple projects, problems, or tasks

• Team-oriented and Collaborative

• Demonstrates high integrity in all activities; does not cut corners to achieve goals.

BENEFITS: 

We provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. 

WHO WE ARE: 

Mad Engine is the global leader in consumer products. We create merchandise for anyone and everyone through our full range of private labels, branded and influencer celebrity products. In that same spirit, Mad Engine embraces diversity and strives to create conditions that provide everyone with an equal opportunity to thrive. We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

• View and type on computer screens for extended periods of time.
• Sit, stand, bend, and lift.
• Occasionally lift items up to 15 pounds.