Senior Technical Developer Amsterdam

The European headoffice of this international fashion & lifestyle brand is based in Amsterdam. The company's style is classic American with a twist. Dynamic, international, and open-minded describes the company's culture at best.

Our client, an international fashion company with their HQ in Amsterdam is looking for a Senior Technical Developer. Do you bring several years' experience in technical development, sourcing and production in knits to the table? Are you available for the upcoming 6 months? Then apply right away as the deadline is Wednesday, November 11th at 12:00.
As Senior Technical Developer you will participate in the end to end development process for one of the fashion lines. You will work on knits product, developing product from conceptual drawings through to bulk delivery, whilst creating high quality and beautifully fitting garments.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor construction and finish to ensure the styles are delivered to an elevated level;
• Liaising with European and Asian vendors and company's overseas buying offices;
• Sample tracking and in-house sample management;
• Handling of daily issues in end to end technical development, including
• Adhere to critical path, both internally and externally to support the development and production of the collection achieving on time for delivery at all stages of the process;
• Support PD team in achieving margin targets, reviewing construction at all stages of development & production ensuring all pricing and margin strategies are supported;
• Vendor collaboration in conjunction with product manager including allocation, cost & lead time negotiation, sample & bulk ordering, management & delivery;
• Cross functional partnership to ensure correct product is delivered in accordance to design, merchandising, technical and quality requirements;
• Drive fit meetings including capturing comments and changes & communicating these internally and externally;
• Work closely with product managers & internal teams to capture, troubleshoot & resolve any product related risks during the development process;
• Work within the PLM system to ensure data integrity;
• Maintain tracking spreadsheets & departmental spreadsheets;
• Analyze markets and competitors;
• Reports into the Technical Development Manager.

Requirements

• Degree in Fashion design/technology/pattern cutting related course;
• The ideal candidate should have 4+ years' experience in technical development, sourcing and production in knits;
• Eye for silhouette and attention to detail;
• Good knowledge and keen interest in knitting, construction, and production operation;
• PLM systems experience preferred;
• Must have good organization skills;
• Good communication skills in English - written and oral;
• Practical and proactive;
• Flexible and hands-on mentality;
• Strong team player;
• Full time position only.

Please note that we agreed with our clients to only introduce them to candidates who already live in the greater Amsterdam area. Although we understand that you are willing to relocate or commute, we have agreed with our client not to accept this as an adequate option.

Are you interested in the position and do you have the required skills and experience? Please send us your CV with a short letter of motivation. For more information call us at 020-5738383.

We are looking forward to receiving your application!