**NEW** SPORTSWEAR PRODUCT DEVELOPER - NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, UK - FROM £26,500 pa

**NEW** SPORTSWEAR PRODUCT DEVELOPER - NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, UK - FROM £26,500 pa

JOB LOCATION

Nottinghamshire, UK

JOB TITLE

Sportswear Product Developer

JOB REF

MR\SY\LM\EDT\SA\MKPR\129880

SALARY

From £26,500 pa

JOB DESCRIPTION
Gill is the only purely technical marine clothing brand and we are proud of this fact. Everything we produce is for on the boat use - all of it designed and manufactured to perform even in the toughest of conditions.

We require an experienced Sportswear Product Developer with creative design skills and experience of delivering a garment all the way through to production stage.

This is a Full-Time, Permanent appointment and will be based at our Head Office in Long Eaton, Nottinghamshire.

Your primary responsibilities will be researching and presenting first concepts, sourcing & developing fabrics & trims and working closely with suppliers in the development of finished garments.

Other responsibilities:

•     Working to a product brief and target price points.
•     Conducting design research by visiting trade fairs, exhibitions and retail customers.
•     Production of detailed CAD illustrations and product specifications.
•     To develop all aspects of the product from care labels, to checking lab dips and
•     Creation of packing specifications.
•     Working with our Garment Technologist to help resolve fit issues, organise size trials,
•     Grade garments and formulate size specifications.
•     Must work to the critical path for each season's collection and meet agreed timelines.
•     Assisting with development of colour palettes.

Key skills/attributes:

•     Computer literate in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
•     An understanding of waterproof and/or performance garment construction would be useful.
•     Good attention to detail is essential.
•     Excellent communication skills are vital, as you will be required to work closely with our marketing and QC teams as well as Far East manufacturers.
•     Must be fluent in written and spoken English.
•     An enthusiastic, self-motivated and positive personality.
•     An interest in sailing, water sports or outdoor activities would be an advantage.
•     Design qualification to degree level or equivalent.
•     Relevant commercial experience.

If you want to be a part of a growing and exciting international Marine clothing brand, please send us your CV with a covering letter, including your current income details via the "Apply Here" button.


For more information and to apply for this position, please follow the link below:

http://www.marineresources.co.uk/sportswear_product_developer_129880