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
As the Garment Development Manager at Ariat, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the seamless execution of Ariat standards across factories. Your responsibilities will include acting as a liaison between the Ariat HQ technical design team and factories, monitoring factory activities to ensure compliance with construction, fit, and workmanship standards, and reviewing samples for accuracy before sending them to HQ. You will be responsible for managing and communicating process and product challenges throughout the development process, working closely with factories and production teams to proactively resolve potential problems. Additionally, you will assist the Senior Director in enhancing Ariat standards by co-managing block building with vendors, reviewing and improving fit standards tools, and evaluating grading processes. To excel in this role, you must possess excellent communication skills in English and have over 10 years of experience in garment development, including woven & knit tops, dresses, technical outerwear, tailored garments, soft bottoms, and equestrian show apparel. Your deep expertise should encompass fit, patternmaking, grading, technical construction, costing, and fabrics, with a keen eye for proportion, balance, and aesthetic details. You should demonstrate the ability to lead projects, meetings, and fit sessions effectively, along with extensive experience working with factories and proficiency in computer skills, including Adobe Illustrator, MS Office Suite, Centric PLM (or similar PLM system), and 2D patternmaking systems. Experience with 3D systems like CLO and multi-tasking abilities, exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and a collaborative approach will be key to your success in this role. You should be a fast learner who can adapt to change quickly, passionate about managing product lifecycles, meeting deadlines, and constantly seeking to improve processes and efficiency. Travel to vendors and factories for up to 50-75% of the time will be required, with working locations being open, including travel to India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Vietnam. If you are energized by collaboration, have a strong influence with partners and vendors, and thrive in a dynamic environment, we are excited to have you join our team as the Garment Development Manager at Ariat.,
Summary: Ariat International is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to support apparel quality manufacturing India. This role will be based in India (Mid or North of India) and will play a crucial role in ensuring that the apparel products produced by our suppliers meet the highest quality standards. This role will work closely with garment suppliers at various stages of the product lifecycle to ensure robust quality management systems are in place, assist with challenges during product development, confirm successful product qualifications, conduct product inspections, lead root cause analysis and CAPA. Key Responsibilities: Collaborate with Supplier Quality Team to execute Supplier Quality Strategy with a goal of onboarding strong suppliers, driving process improvement, managing risks, and ensuring quality production (Factory Audits, Supplier Pre-Production Meetings, Sample Evaluations, Inspections, etc.). Review supplier performance and scorecards with suppliers to drive improvements. Lead supplier qualification plans/activities, issue resolution, supplier corrective actions. Advise on supplier selection through qualification and audit process. Develop positive relationships and work closely with HQ teams - Sourcing, Production, Tech Design and Quality. Provide quality engineering expertise. Execute supplier quality and performance strategy and system. Identify product quality risk and develop solution plans. Arrange and conduct in-line and final product inspections and provide advice and solutions on technical issues. Conduct supplier Quality Management System audits at new and current suppliers. Participate in and advise during supplier pre-production meetings to ensure Ariat Quality standards are understood and appropriate control plans are developed to meet standards. Provide QA advice on complex product items to factories before and during the manufacturing process. Check development and pre-production samples against specifications to ensure they meet standards. Provide technical advice and solutions on various product quality issues. Requirements/Experience: At least 5 years of quality operations experience in the apparel industry Degree in Engineering, Apparel, Textiles, or other relevant discipline Quality Certifications are a plus (ex. six sigma, ASQ, etc.) Familiar with US product safety standards and regulations Strong written and verbal communication (English) Use computers and computer systems (hardware and software) in English to manage quality control information, including compiling, categorizing, calculating, auditing and verifying detailed information or data. Develop schedules and work plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish inspection/audit/production meeting goals. Maintain professional work standards when representing Ariat to outside resources. Ability to collaborate with suppliers to remediate quality problems and settle disputes and conflicts in a positive way. Able to travel frequently, with about 70% of the time on business travel.
The primary responsibilities for this role include acting as a liaison between the Ariat HQ technical design team and factories to ensure that the factories adhere to Ariat standards in construction, fit, and workmanship throughout the development cycle. You will be responsible for reviewing samples, measuring, evaluating, and ensuring accuracy before sending them to HQ. Additionally, you will manage and communicate any process and product challenges that arise during the development process and work closely with factories and production teams to address potential problems proactively. Furthermore, you will assist the Senior Director in enhancing Ariat standards by co-managing block building with vendors, reviewing and improving tools for fit standards, and evaluating grading processes. We are looking for candidates with excellent communication skills in English and a minimum of 10 years of experience in garment development, particularly in woven & knit tops, dresses, technical outerwear, tailored garments, soft bottoms, with experience in equestrian show apparel considered a plus. The ideal candidate should have a deep expertise in fit, patternmaking, grading, technical construction, costing, and fabrics, along with a keen eye for proportion, balance, and aesthetic details. You should be able to lead projects, meetings, and fit sessions effectively, as well as have extensive experience working with factories and a strong command of garment cutting, sewing, and quality control processes. Proficiency in computer skills, including the use of Adobe Illustrator, MS Office Suite, Centric PLM (or similar PLM system), 2D patternmaking systems (experience with Accumark is a plus), and 3D experience (CLO is a plus) is required. The successful candidate will be a detail-oriented multi-tasker with exceptional organizational skills, a collaborative approach, and the ability to influence partners and vendors positively. You should be adaptable to change, passionate about managing product lifecycles, and dedicated to meeting deadlines. A curiosity for improving processes and efficiency is essential for this role. Please note that this position may require travel to vendors and factories, up to 50% of the time in some seasons. The working location is open, but the role will involve travel to India, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Vietnam.,
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% of the time in some seasons. Working location-open, but will travel in India, BD, Indonesia, VTM