.Employment Status: Full-timeLocation: This position is located in Leon, GTO, MexicoSchedule: M - F OnsiteBenefits/PerksCompetitive Pay50% Employee Discount on Gymreapers.Com!What You'll Do:Our team is growing and we've created a new Product Developer role to join the Gymreapers team!
This crucial role will help drive product innovation, design, and design/merchant relationships in the ever-changing fitness world.
To be successful in this role, you will have solid experience creating conceptual design sketches which convey body, styling, fit intent, fabrics, trims, and colors.
You should be capable of executing the design and development of products based on creative direction, product brief, and line plan.You will work closely with the CEO/Founder and Product Team to create consistent storytelling across the brand.
This role will also collaborate cross-functionally with Graphic Design, Product Development, Sourcing, and Merchandising on a complete product strategy to meet financial targets.
This role will also:Assist in the design and development of innovative, seasonal, replenishment, and special event linesWork cross-functionally with Merchandising, Sourcing, Design and Product Development teams to create a smooth transition between initial concepts and final productsMust have high attention to detail and an ability to communicate via email and chat to problem solve and get points across pertaining to specific product issues.Partner with domestic and overseas vendors to ensure design intent is carried through to the final product through sampling processBe a contributing member of fittings and wear tests to adequately document and communicate technical amendments and sizing changes to external teamsAssist in creating quality control standards for each product as well as evaluating all products to be high-quality and confirm they are to company standards and brand valuesWork to create and balance identity rules with creative opportunities in order to elevate the brand through visual storytellingProvide unique insight into relevant market trends with a point of view on the commercial viability of styles with a consumer-focused mindsetWork cross-functionally across all teams and departments and maintain a professional and positive attitude with both internal and external clientsWhat You'll Bring:Minimum of 4yrs of relevant experiencePortfolio of previous work requiredStrong skill set and knowledge of apparel design, textile properties, sizing, grading, and construction techniquesStrong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite with an awareness of the latest creative software programs, techniques, and applications.
Experience with 3D software is a plus.Strong knowledge of overseas manufacturing, production, and communication