Product Developer
- Toronto, ON, Canada
Full-time
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ABOUT THE COMPANY
OVO represents the spirit of the underdog. We are the brand for those who are often overlooked yet consistently achieve great things, relentless dreamers and tireless night owls. Our brand is centred around the concept of an iconic lifestyle, offering world-class products and experiences that influence culture and inspire possibilities. Each day brings new opportunities, and every moment has the potential to shape culture on a global scale.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We're looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented Product Development to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced apparel environment and has experience managing the development process from concept through production. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator, proactive problem-solver, and strong project manager who can effectively balance multiple priorities and collaborate across departments. If you're passionate about product development, love working cross-functionally, and have a keen eye for detail, we'd love to hear from you!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create accurate and comprehensive tech packages including the design and technical information provided by the design team
- Communication of tech packs, label packages and graphic templates to domestic and overseas vendors
- Receive and input quotes based on minimum order quantities
- Negotiate best costing based on the established business objectives
- Coordinate trim and embellishment development with information provided by the design team
- Co-create and co-manage sample/production calendars with production lead
- Communicate as necessary with vendors to ensure sampling is on track and issues are resolved in a timely manner. Off-hour communication as required within reason
- Work with design and production teams to communicate sample and spec comments/ revisions to vendors
- Clearly communicate production questions, issues and delays to design and production teams and present feasible solutions in a timely manner
- Maintain an active role in design meetings by preparing samples and design changes
- Participate in fittings to assess product changes and clearly communicate any cost or delivery impacts to cross-functional teams
- Facilitate, track and file sample approvals and comments completed by design team
- Coordinate with designers, graphics and technical to ensure all production requirements such as quality, colours, trims, graphic placement, fabrication and fit are met prior to production sign off
- Archive all updated and final tech packs/trim packages/strike offs/samples
- Implementation of trims and notion package guidelines with nominated suppliers
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Responsibilities
Develop and maintain technical packages, coordinate samples, trims, embellishments, and production calendars, and communicate requirements and revisions to domestic and overseas vendors. Track approvals, participate in fittings and design meetings, resolve development issues, and ensure product specifications, quality, costs, and delivery requirements are met before production sign-off.
Requirements
The role calls for an organized, detail-oriented product development professional with experience managing apparel development from concept through production. Strong communication, project management, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills are needed to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Skills
- Product Development
- Apparel Development
- Technical Package Creation
- Vendor Communication
- Cost Negotiation
- Project Management
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Sample Tracking and Approval
- Fittings
- Production Coordination
- Trim and Embellishment Development
- Quality Assurance
- Time Management
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Categories
- Retail
- Management & Leadership
- Art & Design
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
Keywords
- Apparel
- Product Development
- Technical Packages
- Tech Packs
- Label Packages
- Graphic Templates
- Domestic Vendors
- Overseas Vendors
- Minimum Order Quantities
- Costing
- Trims
- Embellishments
- Sample Calendars
- Production Calendars
- Sampling
- Production
- Design Revisions
- Fittings
- Sample Approvals
- Specifications
- Quality
- Colors
- Graphic Placement
- Fabrication
- Fit
- Trim Packages
- Strike-Offs
- Production Sign-Off