Assistant Product Developer

Ariat International, founded in 1993, is a worldwide leader in high performance footwear and apparel for equestrian enthusiasts. Ariat is driven by world class design, innovation and technology all focused on delivering the highest quality, authentic Western and English footwear and apparel to our customers. We are a fast-paced, growing and profitable company; dedicated to finding and developing the best people to continue to grow with our company. In return, we aim to make sure that our employees are happy and motivated by offering them a challenging, fun and financially rewarding working environment. We currently have an opening for:

Assistant Product Developer - Shirting

Responsible for the timely development of shirting fabrications (yarn dyes, prints, and embellished) and woven shirts, ensuring products meet company standards for aesthetics, cost, performance, fit, and function. Develop shirting specifications, consisting of bill of materials, sketch, measurements, and construction details. Follow through with all mills and factories to ensure that all levels of developments are tracking on time as well as pricing, minimum, and leadtime. Review deskloom, labdip, and print strike-offs for color and quality approval. Review prototypes and sales samples for fit, quality, and construction. Work on a team comprised of developers whose responsibilities include managing the successful launch of all new products within the designated categories.

Responsibilities:
• Assist team in seasonal color palette development
• Assist team in color management (color standard orders, trim color assignments, etc)
• Develop CADS for all fabrication
• Develop shirting fabrics with all designated mills, follow through thoroughly to ensure development adheres to timeline and all pricing information, leadtime, and minimum information are gathered
• Development and Production specification management – illustration using Adobe Illustrator, garment grading, bill of materials and color summary files per season, using Excel
• Manage commercialization process; review prototypes/sales samples, measure and evaluate materials, workmanship, construction, fit, function, production feasibility and communicate with factories/agents.
• Attend fit session – communicate fit/ pattern changes & corrections with factories/agents.
• Monitor and manage product development and production timeline with all partners to ensure department
• Coordinate with quality assurance to ensure all materials and components have been tested and approved.

Qualifications/Skills/Experience:
• Proficient use of Adobe Illustrator, Excel and Word
• Tech savvy to quickly learn new design software
• Ability to prioritize work, handle multiple tasks and work independently of supervision
• Detail orientation with outstanding follow-through
• Fast acting and capable of adapting quickly to change
• May require periodic travel
• Design eye for colors & trends
• BA preferred focus in fashion, design, or merchandising
• Internship at related industry desireable

We offer a competitive salary and a benefits package that includes medical, dental, 401K, and disability plans. Successful completion of a background check is a condition of employment. Candidates with the legal right to work in the United States may apply. This position does not offer relocation benefits. For consideration please submit your resume, cover letter and salary history/requirements to hr@ariat.com.

Principals only.

Posted by Stephanie Coronado