Technical Product Developer-Men’s Knits

Job Type: Full-time, Exempt

Job Location: Santa Barbara, California

Who We Are (Company Overview): Carbon2Cobalt offers a collection for men and women designed with special attention to the details. For the individualist — C2C encourages you to feel great in your own element — with a combination of purchased and internally developed clothing and accessories that can’t be found anywhere else.

Who We Are Looking For (Overview): Carbon2Cobalt is looking for a Technical Designer / Product Developer to join and support the Apparel Design/Merchandise team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to blend their technical design and product development skills in collaboration with seasoned merchants and designers. Knowledge of garment construction, fit and development is required. Individuals with superior communication skills and a flexible, collaborative mindset will thrive in this role.

How You Will Support Our Team in three segments (Responsibilities):

Technical Designer and Product Developer, Men’s Knit Tops (144), Men’s Sweaters (155), Men’s Knit Bottoms (128)

Receive sketch and initial design brief from Designer. Compose into Initial TP and submit for internal approvals.
Manage Initial TP and communicate with Vendors / expedite incoming prototypes.
Process, fit and document PS1 Samples through Top of Production Samples.
Initiate and manage fit, construction, materials correction process directly with overseas vendors.
Attend and collaborate in meetings relating to product adds, departmental initiatives and analysis /understanding of marketplace competition that would inform c2c product initiatives.

Sample and Materials Management:

Retrieve incoming prototypes sent from vendor daily and initiate internal processing including sample measurement, fabric and trims analysis.
Direct overseas vendors partners in the sourcing and acquisition of and approval of trims and product dye/wash techniques.
File and update tagging on samples on Seasonal Garment Racks.
Notify team of samples to be fit and evaluated during fit/review periods.
Filing and organization of swatch library, trims/buttons logs, materials.

Admin:

Detail costing, garment details in areas of oversight for copy, proto and component status, and factory notes on Sample Status charts.
Take flat photos of each prototype and add to Working Boards folder (PS1 through Photo Sample)
Initiate and manage distribution of seasonal carryover specs for given category.
Review catalog details for product copy / pricing accuracy for given category prior to catalog printing, each drop.

Who You Are (Skills for Success/Qualifications):

Organized, yet flexible, with a meticulous attention to detail and efficiency.
Ability to work collaboratively and cross functionally between different departments.
Ability to work independently and prioritize work according to business needs.
A good communicator who can express themselves verbally, through images if necessary, and write a concise email to people who may not speak English as their first language.
Positive, curious, and adaptable to the changing needs of a small fast paced business.
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Adobe Illustrator
Basic flat photography skills.
Willing to roll up sleeves and be comfortable working in a small and faced paced entrepreneurial environment.
High degree of self-direction and ability to jump from daily activities to more strategic planning quickly.

Requirements:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent.
Experience: 3 years+ of experience in Apparel Product Development with an emphasis on cut and sew knits, related field, or related apparel degree.
Knowledge of garment patternmaking and fit as well as a strong understanding of apparel quality standards and construction. Deep understanding of and respect for the nuances involved in working with overseas vendor partners and global business cultures.
Physical: Ability to bend, lift, open and move product and related office items varying in weight from 1 to 30lbs.
Mindset: Must value team chemistry, collaboration and thrive on the inherent need for flexibility in a growing brand.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Experience:

Technical Product Developer -Men’s Knits: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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Technical Product Developer- Men’s Knits