The SmartWool Developer is responsible for guiding and executing the work of the Development Team including:
- Creating and managing the technical design, construction, and fit of seasonal apparel and accessory product lines.
- Driving proto creation from concept sketch through production ready samples.
- Creating technical sketches, maintaining development sketches, costing, and achieving fit excellence through on body fit, specs, and pattern work.
- Tracking and communicating as required to achieve excellent quality samples and commercial ready production.
- Collaborating with team members throughout production.

QULAIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree peferred in Apparel or Textile Design, Merchandising or Engineering, or equivalent, relative experience.
- 5+ years experience in apparel product development with keen understanding of design, merchandising or production.
- Demonstrated knowledge of apparel construction, material construction, pattern making and costing.
- Proven ability to work effectively with designers to interpret design intent and offer alternative solutions to meet commercial objectives.
- Exceptional organization skills and communication.
- Demonstrated problem solving skill sets.
- Demonstrated performance history with offshore vendors and manufacturers.
- Exceptional attention to details.
- Proven ability to prepare and deliver detailed and complete product specs/spec packages.
- Knowledge of product fit and the proven ability to manage manufacturing partners on necessary fit changes.
- Ability to manage multiple seasonal calendars in a fast paced and dynamic environment.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office with emphasis in Excel and familiarity with Adobe Illustrator.
- Ability and willingness to travel overseas.
- Extensive Asian experiences a plus.

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