Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

 

Manage E2E product development for both 2D & 3D by collaborating with internal and external teams to achieve business goals & relevant KPIs.

 

 

Key Responsibilities:

Collaborate closely with all stakeholders - Marketing, Design, Suppliers and LO/OC to drive the end to end development process till Buy Ready. Ensure product design aligns with target FOB & GIM target is achieved by doing predictive cost, validate and approve T1 costing sheet in compliance to adidas costing standards, negotiate with T1 & provide smart cost saving solutions where needed.    Lead the development process to ensure on time prototypes/3D samples are created which delivers desired design intent, aesthetics, functionality, and manufacturability. Evaluate all prototypes in compliance with AD & workmanship standard, evaluate 3D samples in compliance with 3D assert quality standard. Manage systems(FlexPLM/Creation Portal) to ensure accurate product information is delivered to T1, as well accurate data is entered by T1 including BOM, costing or other data as required. Ensure that all materials and prototypes are tested and adhere to adidas quality, safety and A01 standards. Manage quality exceptions with senior management as needed prior to Buy Ready. Continuous research innovations from the market and stay current on manufactory innovations to be able to translate them into product creation.

 

Key Relationships:

 

Design, Marketing Materials, Costing, Planning, Pattern Maker T1 Merchandising and Patternmaking LO/OC Merchandising, Technical Services and Costing

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

 

Knowledge of garment construction & testing requirement, technique expertise and material construction.   Effectively communicate, influence,  fluent in English (written and spoken) Strong IT skills (MS Office and Adobe Illustrator) and ability to work with Product Data Management Systems Proficient knowledge of virtual creation / 3D CLO or equivalent 3D software. With Strong visual skills and the ability to transfer design ideas into digital file that factory can produce a garment from

 

 

Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

College or University degree in clothing technology and/or manufacturing or comparable education Minimum 5 years of work experience in garment/textile industry