Technologist- Product Development

Review buyer briefs, tech packs, reference samples, CADs, and development requirements. 

Conduct initial feasibility assessments covering fabric, trims, construction, washing, embellishment, cost, and lead time. 

Coordinate fabric and trim sourcing, development, and booking with the relevant teams. 

Prepare and maintain development trackers, sample request details, and product workbooks. 

Follow up with patterns, CAD, technical, sample room, washing, embroidery, printing, and finishing teams. 

Ensure development samples meet the required design intent, quality, fit, workmanship, hand feel, and appearance. 

Review samples internally before submission and ensure all identified issues are corrected. 

Track buyer comments and coordinate revised samples within the agreed timeline. 

Support the costing team with accurate fabric consumption, trim details, wash costs, SMV, and other product information. 

Identify potential production risks at the development stage and recommend practical solutions. 

Maintain proper records of approved fabrics, trims, washes, measurements, construction details, and buyer comments. 

Coordinate the handover of confirmed styles to the bulk merchandising and production teams.