Product Developer Apparel (m/f/d)

JACK WOLFSKIN Retail GmbH

Idstein

EUR 60.000 - 80.000

Jobbeschreibung

Jack Wolfskin lives to discover and encourages people to go on new outdoor adventures, connecting with nature and rewilding themselves. Through sustainable German engineered apparel, footwear and equipment that protects and inspires, we enable everyone to experience more moments of outdoor discovery. Our success is based on a shared wanderlust and the collective input from our team of free spirits, forward thinkers and discoverers. Sharing the same values, we focus on having a positive impact through product innovations, more sustainable solutions and business practices as well as advocacy programs.
We encourage an open forum of ideas throughout all departments and honor collaborative discoverers who lead by introducing new paths. A career with Jack Wolfskin is anything but ordinary.

We are looking for a Product Developer Apparel (m/f/d) to join our Apparel team at our headquarters in Idstein as soon as possible. This is a one-year, fixed-term position covering maternity leave.

The story begins

Manage product development of apparel from Design handover to production.
Ensure protos, mockups, size set, and PP samples are received and processed on time.
Work with cross-functional teams (fabric, PM & Design) to ensure suitability of fabrics into garments.
Proactively update tech packs and ensure accuracy of tech packs at all stages.
Ensure that cost sheets from the garment vendors are accurate and received on time.
Offer suggestions and solutions to engineer products to target costs.
Work with vendors for cost-saving suggestions and gather cost options.
Work with fabric and quality teams to ensure garments meet JW quality standards.
Lead garment fitting sessions and use expertise to suggest fit improvements.
Work collaboratively with Design, PM, fabric, fit, and other departments.
Travel to garment vendors, trade shows, and market research as needed.
Ensure accuracy of data in the system to link to SAP master data maintenance.

Your proven path

Completed studies in Clothing Technology, Textile Design, Textile Technology, or a related field.
Several years of professional experience in a similar role.
In-depth knowledge of garment construction and production processes.
Strong communication and facilitation skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to adapt to change, make decisions, and thrive in uncertain situations.
Solid understanding of material construction and related testing procedures.
Knowledge of wear and physical testing methods.
Excellent understanding of fit and garment fitting processes.
Growth mindset with a positive and proactive attitude.

We are an outdoor gear company and we act like it

Exciting product world and international environment in a responsible and sustainable company
Flexible and hybrid working
Attractive employee discounts and additional company benefits
Free water, coffee and tea specialities
Informal culture and casual dress code
Bike leasing, monthly subsidisation of up to two leasing contracts
EGYM, company fitness programme with access to over 7000 studios
Team events and sports programmes in the great outdoors
Likeminded, our partner for mental health with many training opportunities
Mobile working from abroad, up to 4 weeks
Company language German and English
Access to language courses

Want to join us?

Join us and apply online at our career portal, stating your desired salary and earliest start date.

Job Details

Title: Product Developer Apparel (m/f/d)

Area of activity: Apparel

Location: Idstein (Headquarter)

Entry level: Professionals

Start date: as soon as possible

Contract type: Limited