Product Developer Apparel Dynafit (M/F) - maternity replacement

The Oberalp Group is a management driven family business - a house of brands that creates high quality technical mountaineering products. We have 6 own brands Salewa, Dynafit, Pomoca, Wild Country, Evolv and LaMunt. As an exclusive partner of other brands in the sports sector we offer our entire know how in communication, sales and image building. 
We are a team of more than 1000 employees in 11 countries worldwide – a group of adventurers and dreamers, mountaineers, looking for their next peak. 

We are looking for a motivated Product Developer (maternity replacement for approx. 1 year). The Product Developer combines active product use, understanding of today‘s sport cultures, market knowledge and input from the Product Creation Team to bring concepts and designs to buy ready products. By product testing and constant exposure to outdoor industry trends and innovations, you create products that are of the highest quality, function, fit and with all fabrication done in a considered manner.
The Product Develper responds to the Product Development Coordinator for Dynafit Apparel and work closely with the product management and the design teams.  
 

Tasks & responsibilities

• Capture and detail all product materials/construction information, and maintain an accurate database of BOM information that will result in efficient raw material purchasing and accurately produced finished product
• Coordinate all factory communication throughout development process to ensure accurate material sourcing, costing, and successful execution of product
• Direct development process of assigned products to achieve commercial viability of designs through collaboration with Design, Materials Development, Purchasing, Production and Quality departments
• Support the calendar and process including costing, quality evaluation, fabric, trim and color standards, and approval requirements with the factory
• Manage proto, sample, counter-sample, and production approvals to ensure Dynafit quality standards as well as on time deliveries
• Coordinate with Planning, Purchasing, and Design departments on all sampling requirements.
• Work in collaboration with design and pattern making to ensure products meet established fit and measurement standards
• Work in conjunction with the Design- and Marketing Team to ensure all external product communication accurately reflects product model and specification
• Work in close collaboration with Quality Control to ensure product excellence and troubleshoot production issues
   

Profile

• Degree in Apparel or Textile Design, Apparel Technology, Merchandising, Engineering or similar
• 3+ year experience in development, production or merchandising; proven skills at problem solving, interpreting design intent and product innovation
• Knowledge of apparel construction, material construction and properties, pattern making, costing, bill of materials, embroidery and surface applications (e.g. screen printing, etc.)
• Understanding of Trail Running and Ski Touring sports, ideally active user
• Experience with offshore vendors and manufacturers
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Fluent English in English, Italian and/or German is a plus
   

Workplace: Bolzano, IT

If you are interested to work in a challenging, international and dynamic environment then apply now!