Apparel Product Engineer (Technical Design)

Primary Responsibilities:

• Liaison between Ariat HQ technical design team and factories
• Monitor and ensure factories execute per Ariat standards in construction, fit, and workmanship for the development cycle
• Review samples before sending to HQ; measure, evaluate and ensure sample is accurate
• Manage and communicate process and product challenges throughout the development process
• Works closely with the factories and production teams in resolving potential problems in advance
• Assists the Senior Director in improving and upleveling Ariat standards inclusive of but not limited to:
• Co-managing block building with vendors
• Reviewing and building out better tools for fit standards
• Reviewing and evaluating grading

We’re Excited That You Bring

• Excellent communication in English
• 10+ years of experience in garment development; woven & knit tops, dresses, technical outerwear, tailored garments, soft bottoms, equestrian show apparel a plus
• A deep expertise and understanding of fit, patternmaking, grading, technical construction, costing, and fabrics
• A trained eye for proportion, balance and aesthetic details
• The ability to command a room and lead projects, meetings, fit sessions
• Extensive experience working with factories; full understanding of equipment, garment cutting/sewing/QA/QC process
• Proficiency in computer skills; use of Adobe Illustrator, MS Office Suite; Centric PLM (or similar PLM system), and 2D patternmaking systems (Accumark a plus), 3D experience (CLO a plus)
• Exceptional multi-tasker and communicator, extremely detail oriented, and possess exceptional organizational skills
• An energized approach to collaboration and strong influence with partners and vendors
• Are fast acting and adapts to change quickly
• Passion for managing a product lifecycle and meeting deadlines
• Cu

  riosity

  and zest for improving process and efficiency

NOTE:

This position will require travel to vendors and factories up to 50-75% of the time.

Working location-open, but will travel in India, BD, Indonesia, VTM