Monday, October 4, 2010

Haggar Clothing Company Product Development Associate

Product Development Associate
Description: PRIMARY ROLE: Works with Designer to implement all specifications of product and assemble into a complete WEB product package to pass to Suppliers. Work with mills to research new fabrics, finishes and applications for product innovation ideas applicable to Haggar product. KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Works with Designer to develop product ideas into marketable wearing apparel for the Haggar brand customer. Focused attentions on Bill of Materials, new item set up, cost varification, and promotion of new styles / Works with Mills and Suppliers to research and develop new fabrics, finishes and applications for Haggar product and bring ideas to the Design and Merchandising area to consider / Develop PDF packages on WEB with product and trims specifications to pass to suppliers directed by Production & Sourcing on the supply matrix. Coordinate with the Textile Design Department the attachment of the CAD to the respective PDF file / Implement and Monitor the product thru the development stages until final approvals are done on color lab dips, fabric qualities, trims and counter samples. Communicate product development details to suppliers. Review submits and advise comments on approvals of each to suppliers within 48 hours of receipt. Coordinate the fit and make approval with the Technical Designer. Pass approved garments to Production & Sourcing for record so they can order appropriate season sales samples / Coordinates product development within the department and within the Mens division to ensure product design is consistant and meeting the needs of retailers/end consumer by complying to the the Merchandise Season Line Plan / Receive and send design packages to suppliers during the development stages of the line / Monitor testing results through lab on development product and help to establish standards on new performance items developed for the Haggar brand
Qualifications:
· Bachelor's Degree
· Excellent Computer Skills, Microsoft Office including Excel, WEB PDM
· Experience in product development in apparel in related field.
· Garment construction knowledge
Location: Corporate Office
Dallas, TX
Application Process: click on post title to apply
Policy Statement: Haggar offers competitive salaries and excellent benefits. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, with a smoke-free work environment. Responses to interviewed candidates only.

Posted by Stephanie Coronado

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