Product Developer for AGOLDE - GOLDSIGN

Company: Citizens of Humanity Group
Location: Huntington Park
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Product Developer for AGOLDE and GOLDSIGN

Citizens of Humanity is currently recruiting for a Product developer for GOLDSIGN and AGOLDE in Los Angeles area. The Product Developer will work with the Creative Director and Design Director to coordinate the development of the collection from Design through pre-production stage including, sourcing fabrics & trims, making sketch pages, coordinating the sample makers and wash house, provide costing and salesman samples execution.

New employees hired on or after June 15, 2021, must be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 (meaning it has been at least two weeks since their second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine or the Johnson & Johnson vaccine) and must provide CDC or comparable verification of their vaccination status as part of the hiring and onboarding process prior to an official offer of employment to Citizens of Humanity.

Position: Product Developer for AGOLDE and GOLDSIGN
FLSA Status: Hourly
Industry: Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full Time; Monday - Friday
Work Location: 5715 Bickett Street, Huntington Park, CA 90255
Reports To: Product Development Director

CITIZENS of HUMANITY - AGOLDE - GOLDSIGN

Within the Citizens of Humanity group, you'll find Citizens of Humanity, AGOLDE and GOLDSIGN. Three premium denim labels, each of which boasts a uniquely directional voice and clearly carved place in the denim market. We are incredibly proud of each brand's independence, but even more so of the characteristics that unite them. Built upon a philosophical foundation of commitment to quality and uncompromising standards, our core values support everything we do. We use only the most innovative fabrics sourced from around the world and facilitate product development in our vertically owned facilities to create denim of the highest caliber. We personally and carefully test every fit and fabric, and believe the practicality of a jean is as important as its design. Companywide, each brand is committed to being thoughtful in the creation of our denim and uses advanced methods to reduce our imprint on the environment, including laser technology, ozone machines and high-efficiency wash methods. In short, we invest in the future and look forward to all that is ahead.

You can find our brands at retailers globally including 10 Corso Como, Browns, Bergdorf Goodman, Bloomingdales, forward by Elyse Walker, Goop, Harrods, Harvey Nichols, Holt Renfrew, Hypebeast, Intermix, Isetan, Kith, Lane Crawford, Liberty London, Luisaviaroma, Matches Fashion, Moda Operandi, Mytheresa, Neiman Marcus, Net-a-Porter, No. 6 Store, Nordstrom, Revolve, Saks Fifth Avenue, Selfridges, Shopbop, SSENSE, and TSUM.

Competencies
- - - - - - - - -Exceptional time management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize workload to meet the deadlines of the seasonal calendar.
- - - - - - - - -Knowledge of denim / jersey / woven fabrications and garment construction.
- - - - - - - - -High attention to detail and thorough in tasks management.
- - - - - - - - -Strong interpersonal, organizational, and verbal/written skills.
- - - - - - - - -A resourceful team player and the ability to self-start and deliver results.

Job Duties
- - - - - - - - -Works within the team to develop seasonal collections from development of the collection through to pre-production hand offs.
- - - - - - - - -Meet company calendar deadlines.
- - - - - - - - -Communicates key information regarding raw materials and garments construction to Design and Pre-production departments.
- - - - - - - - -Self Manages Development process from point of conception to finished product.
- - - - - - - - -Obtains approvals for fabric, lab dip, trims, and wash development.
- - - - - - - - -Maintain and update divisional charts throughout the development and pre-production process.
- - - - - - - - -Flexible and is able to adapt to changes; thrives in an ever-changing and fast-paced collaborative work environment
- - - - - - - - -Must be able to anticipate and mitigate risks/issues and demonstrate strong problem-solving capabilities to resolve potential roadblocks with cross-functional departments.

Required experience:
- - - - - - - -Denim Development: min 2 years
- - - - - - - -Product Development: -3-4 years
- - - - - - - -Knowledge of garment construction, specializing in denim.
- - - - - - - -Knowledge of fabrics and sourcing.
- - - - - - - -PLM/PDM is required (can be in different w/platform but must know the process and tools to use).
- - - - - - - -Knowledge of Microsoft excel and the ability to use the software to track and coordinate the development process through to pre-production hand off.

Job description subject to change due to business needs.
Citizens of Humanity is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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