Apparel Product Developer

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $70,000 - $85,000

Since our inception in 2017, PURPLE has been on a mission to redefine denim culture. Blending industrial design, streetwear, and luxury fashion, we've curated a collection of mens denim and luxury basics that transcend trends. At PURPLE, we take pride in challenging conventions through design that is grounded in a contemporary spirit and timeless quality.

We are a team of creative, collaborative, and highly dynamic people who love what we do, and we strongly believe that our diverse team of motivated individuals makes our company strong and successful. We are currently looking for a self-motivated, detail-oriented problem-solver Apparel Product Developer to join our team in Vancouver, BC.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to :

• Produce detailed and accurate garment tech packs, including BOM, specifications, and design details.
• Spec and evaluate fit samples to determine compliance of measurements, workmanship, construction, wash direction, and fit.
• Maintain construction and fit consistency of according to brand guidelines.
• Take part in fittings, preparation, measuring and photographing of prototypes, SMS, PPS on and off models. Taking detailed notes of the required fit and construction corrections and conveying corrections to factories.
• Grading and reviewing graded specs, and conveying comments and corrections to vendors.
• Analyze and communicate the outcome of fittings and construction and wash comments with the product development team and vendors.
• Liaise with international development teams in China, Japan, Europe and beyond to solve problems throughout the sampling and production phases.
• Has a proactive approach to advancing technical and product development knowledge through mentorship and training from other product development team members.
• Responsible for fit sample and PPS management and organization.
• Assist with fabric and garment care testing as required.
• Assist with care and content label upkeep and development.
• Follow garment from SMS state through production.
• Take on special projects as needed.

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Please note this job is located in our Vancouver office and is expected to be performed on-site.

If you are excited about the opportunity to join our fast-growing team please submit your resume and any other relevant info (i.e. website, portfolio, LinkedIn, etc).

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. We are an equal opportunity employer; all employment is decided on the basis of qualifications and business needs.