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Freelance Senior Product Developer

On-site
  • Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
Production

Job description

With an ability to unite global communities across borders, Daily Paper is more than a clothing brand. Through creativity, fashion and education, we aim to inspire young adults and set an example of giving back. Daily Paper has attracted a tribe of multidisciplinary creatives and cultivated a community of individuals who celebrate their own roots and champion inclusivity. The diverse and deep-rooted diaspora culture is the bedrock of our brand, echoing in every collection - and always portrayed through the lens of the youth.


We are looking for a Freelance Senior Product Developer who can start as soon as possible. You will build up all Collections together with the design team. The Senior product developer is responsible for the entire product follow up from sketch until final product. You will be responsible for facilitating product development by conducting research, collaborating with manufacturing and technical specialists to develop prototypes, and seeing to the final production of the product. You will need a good understanding of the design process involved within the fashion environment, understand apparel and image aesthetics, fashion consumer spending, target markets, and the role of textiles and clothing within the global economy.


Your responsibilities:

  • Stay up to date on the production- & product development status, status of all samples and fabric booking and will make sure all deadlines are met within the calendar
  • Be on top of receiving supplier information concerning fabric prices, -consumption, - width, -minimum & lead times.
  • Take a pro-active role in continuously improving the product in ways of quality, fit and workmanship and responsible for decision making
  • Create size specs, style pecs and grading of all styles
  • Judge and balance superior product design/taste level and commercial viability
  • Organize fitting sessions, will judge samples on measurements, details and workmanship
  • On top of all supplier communication and follow up
  • Advise Design regarding technical possibilities, solutions and limitations
  • Take decisions on production and quality issues
  • Ensure accuracy of internal files
  • Take care of a good sales preparation, incl. correct system information, outlook of samples and correct sms stickers
  • Stay up to date with field and market developments
  • Create, update and maintain the ERP and all seasonal folders and (tracking) lineplans on the server to ensure transparency at all stages of both development and production
  • Lead the fitting sessions, notes all comments, and ensures all the fit comments are passed internally and externally to other departments, suppliers and parties involved
  • Build and maintain good business relations with suppliers
  • Should have availability to travel to the vendors if necessary

Job requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Fashion and Management or similar
  • Knowledge of garment manufacturing processes Knowledge of fabric, garment manufacturing processes, fitting, grading and patterns
  • Experience dealing with International suppliers
  • Ability to work with Excel
  • Product knowledge
  • Strong knowledge of the human body measurements
  • You are based in the Netherlands

At Daily Paper we offer employees to be part of our internationally, fast-growing brand. In this environment you can make a difference and develop yourself. Our team is young, passionate and creative. We’re committed to world domination, therefore looking for ambitious people that would like to join our family to achieve this goal!

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