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Sausalito, CA

Full-time | Development - Apparel, Development - Product, Production, Production - Apparel, Sourcing, Supply Chain

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Carve Designs is a rapidly growing women’s beach lifestyle apparel brand based in Sausalito, California. We are seeking a business professional who will report directly to the Design Manager and works in Sausalito headquarters with some remote flexibility.

Carve Designs is a fast-paced dynamic environment. We are looking for candidates who are problem-solvers. You should be a good team player and process-oriented. Successful contributors to our team take accountability for their work, but are not afraid to ask questions.

You will serve as the Product Developer for both lifestyle apparel and swim, managing the product development process according to Design team’s requests, as well as manage our sustainability road mapping and help with any quality control issues.

RESPONSIBILTIES/DUTIES:

Items to manage include all but not limited to the below –
• DEVELOPMENT: Manage all product development from product to fabric to trim as well as any miscellaneous needs. Develop & organize new textile ideas while maintaining and revitalizing existing core fabrics while creating an innovation pipeline for future development. Work with Design and Merchandising with recommendations for future opportunities and solutions to current product needs.
• VENDOR COMMUNICATION: Daily communication with vendor, cross-communicate with internal teams on any important vendor information. Update and maintain any vendor facing information. Review and vet costs prior to presentation to internal team.
• PLM: Point person for Carve’s PLM Program (BeProduct), build and maintain BOM’S and overall maintenance of the PLM (uploading and ensure materials/vendors information is up to date etc.) Ensure all necessary content color codes, and correct style information is available for style set up in PLM.
• TRACKING: Follow up with vendors regarding lab dip requests, strike offs, overdevelopments to ensure the development & production calendar deliverables are met. Managing workflow, prioritizing, and consistent follow through with factories.
• TECH PACK UPDATES: Work with designs & tech design on tech packs updates, as well as sketch updates.
• SUSTAINABILITY: Supply chain, certification of sustainability, testing and future technologies.
• PANTONE: Management and organization of seasonal pantones
• APPROVALS: Work closely with design in reviewing prototypes and submits for approval for all categories from design concept to production.
• R&D: Research and develop new product/fabric concepts/technologies and propose ideas according to trend and business needs in conjunction with Design team. Drive testing and problem solve key findings. Manage product testing in conjunction with Merchandiser.
• Q&A/QC: Quality assurance and/or quality control.

REQUIREMENTS:
• 5+ years’ experience as a product developer.
• Experienced with printing, finishing and washing techniques – across multiple fabric categories’ (knits, woven, denim, synthetic & natural)
• Knowledge and experience with sustainable fabrics required
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Adobe Illustrator (must be able to do sketch revisions), and the ability to learn new computer systems quickly (PLM)
• Must be a problem solver with the ability to identify solutions and create new processes
• Organized w/ strong & proactive communication skills and attention to detail
• Team Player as well as self-starter
• Flexible & passionate
• Must be a multitasker that is deadline oriented, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with overlapping deadlines
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, have a strong sense of urgency and follow-through
• Must be able to work in office.
Benefits
• Competitive Health Benefits
• Flexible Vacation Time
• Generous Clothing Allowance and Discount
• 401K


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1501 Lincoln Blvd.#1014 Venice, CA. 90291