Product Development Manager Furs Shearling & Lazio

Product Development Manager Furs Shearling &
Roma
Lazio, Lazio

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Act as a lead contact point and take responsibility for the development of the Furs, Shearling & Leatherwear collection;

- Participate in technical meetings with Style, modelling, production and development teams to move projects smoothly to next steps;

- Work on the development of the Furs, Shearling & Leatherwear Collection, coordinating the activities and resources involved in the sample process and monitoring samples production process;

- Manage the planning coordination and execution of projects from insights to briefs, through to design, development, costing and commercialization;

- Review all prototypes and market samples to ensure accuracy in execution;

- Participate during production and development fittings, communicating updated tech packs/specs to factories and following up to make sure adjustments are made timely;

- Lead relationships with suppliers and manufacturers on development projects and together with the production team provide feedback on all products

- Adhere to company's product development calendar, tracking collection's progress and solving issues in order to meet collection objectives and deadlines;

- Liaise with suppliers for the progress and return of developments within the scheduled dates and to find the best solution to work;

- Review all components with an eye for quality, and performance.

**Profile**:

- At least 10 years' experience in a similar role within Furs development, preferably in fashion luxury companies;

- University degree with emphasis on clothing;

- Strong knowledge of product development and manufacturing processes, fabrics, woven as well as garment specifications, fitting and pattern making;

- Passion for the product and attention to detail;

- Leadership and problem-solving attitudes;

- Capable of multi-tasking and coordinating different projects;

- Teamwork and ability to work under pressure;

- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;

- Good level of English;

- Availability to travel in Italy.