Apparel Product Developer

Since our inception in 2017, PURPLE has been on a mission to redefine denim culture. Blending industrial design, streetwear, and luxury fashion, we've curated a collection of mens denim and luxury basics that transcend trends. At PURPLE, we take pride in challenging conventions through design that is grounded in a contemporary spirit and timeless quality.

We are a team of creative, collaborative, and highly dynamic people who love what we do, and we strongly believe that our diverse team of motivated individuals makes our company strong and successful. We are currently looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented Apparel Product Developer to join our team in Vancouver, BC.

As the Apparel Product Developer, you are taking ownership of fit, quality, and construction for mens and womensdenimstyles. Youanticipatechallenges,identifyroot causes, and implement solutions.Your ability to lead, innovate, and drive continuous improvement,ensuresthat everystylereflectsPurplescommitment to quality and excellence.

PleasenotethisjobislocatedinourVancouverofficeandisexpectedtobeperformedon-site.

Responsibilitiesinclude,butarenotlimitedto:

• Producedetailedandaccurategarmenttechpacks,includingBOM,specifications,anddesigndetails.
• Specandevaluatefitsamplestodeterminecomplianceofmeasurements,workmanship,construction,washdirection,andfit.
• Maintainconstructionandfitconsistencyaccordingtobrandguidelines.
• Takepartinfittings,preparation,measuringandphotographingofprototypes,SMS,andPPSonandoffmodels.Takingdetailednotesoftherequiredfitandconstructioncorrectionsandconveyingcorrectionstofactories.
• Gradingandreviewinggradedspecs,andconveyingcommentsandcorrectionstovendors.
• Analyzeandcommunicatetheoutcomeoffittingsandconstruction,andwashcommentswiththeproductdevelopmentteamandvendors.
• LiaisewithinternationaldevelopmentteamsinChina,Japan,Europeandbeyondtosolveproblemsthroughoutthesamplingandproductionphases.
• Hasaproactiveapproachtoadvancingtechnicalandproductdevelopmentknowledgethroughmentorshipandtrainingfromotherproductdevelopmentteammembers.
• ResponsibleforfitsampleandPPSmanagementandorganization.
• Assistwithfabricandgarmentcaretestingasrequired.
• Assistwithcareandcontentlabelupkeepanddevelopment.
• FollowthegarmentfromSMSstatethroughproduction.
• Takeonspecialprojectsasneeded.

AdministrativeDuties:

• Updateandmaintainalllinesheets
• Organizedesignfiles,artwork,etc.
• Documentandorganizenewwashes,finishesanddyetechniques
• Maintainandorganizetrimlibraries
• Sortandarrangeallfabrichangersbyseasonandclassification

Abilities:

• Demonstratedabilitytomaintaintimelinesandmeetcriticaldeadlines.
• Demonstratedabilitytoworkeffectivelyinateamenvironmentandindependentlyastheprojectrequires.
• Attentiontodetail,initiative,organization,strongverbalandwrittencommunicationskills.
• Abilitytomanagemultipletasksandcompetingpriorities.
• Self-motivatedandstrongproblem-solvingskills.
• Abilitytoworkandthriveinafast-pacedenvironment.
• AbilitytonavigateOneDrive,MicrosoftOffice,andTeamswouldbeanasset.
• Willingnessandabilitytolearnarecrucial.
• Keeninterestinfashion,denim,streetwear,andluxurybrands.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelorsdegreeinarelateddisciplineorequivalentprofessionalexperience.Traininginproductdevelopment,technicaldesign,orpatternmakingispreferred.
• 3+ years of experience in apparel technical development or product development.
• Hands-onexperiencewithgarmentmeasurementsandPOM.
• ProficiencyinusingAdobeIllustratorandAdobePhotoshop.
• ProficiencyinusingMicrosoftExcel.
• Excellentcommunicationskills.
• Knowledgeorexperienceinfittings.
• Abilitytoworkinmetricandimperial,includingfractions,wouldbeanasset.

Benefits:

• Extendedhealth&dentalBenefits
• Aflexspendingaccount
• 3weeksvacation
• Generousemployeediscountprogram
• Casualdresspolicy
• Company-widesocialsandevents

Ifyouareexcitedabouttheopportunitytojoinourfast-growingteam,pleasesubmityourresumeandanyotherrelevantinfo(i.e.website,portfolio,LinkedIn,etc).

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer; all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications and business needs.