Product Developer Apparel

The company: DIFUZED – Uitgeest (located between Amsterdam/Alkmaar/Haarlem)In over two decades, Difuzed has evolved into an award-winning and prominent player in the global licensed fashion industry. Our clientele consists of a diverse mix of retailers spanning across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and the United States. We craft lifestyle collections for renowned names like Zara, Bershka, H&M, as well as for gaming outlets and e-commerce platforms. Collaborating with industry giants such as Disney, Warner, Sony, Pokémon, Naruto, Squishmallows, The Sims and Hard Rock Café. , we are at the forefront of innovation.

Check out our website to see how our products speak for us!The challengeWe are looking to hire a product developer apparel with an interest in fashion and a passion for the licensing industry. You are creative, accurate and administratively skilled with a commercial eye on fashion. You are flexible and organized loving to work in a fast pace. Your roleYou are in this role responsible for the process from concept designs to production-ready samples.

By means of planning & control, being the contact person suppliers and departments during sample phase period and by taking in account the quality, functionality, price, social compliance aspects and legal requirements of the product. All this in consultation with the Design-, Sales-, licensing- and purchase department. You remain involved in the sample process until the “sample approved” is reached. In this role you will report to the Manager Sourcing & Development.

Your main tasks during the dayDetermines in consultation with the designer and the Sourcing & Development (S&D) manager where concepts are to be sampledRequest prices in consultation with the S&D Manager before starting samplingAssist Designers product development, by (fit) evaluations, sizes, and correcting problemsCoordinates the tech packs and additional items with the manufacturer and adjust where necessary.

Discusses and checks the progress of the sample route, and adjust where necessarySupports the Designer in checking samples after arrival and support Purchase & Sales colleagues with product features & developmentOn top of the sample planning mainly and takes actions to stay on scheduleMaintain updated on developments within product groupsSkills neededKnowledge of (jersey – sweat and woven) fabrics, printing and other application techniques and garment construction.

Knowledge of production processUser of Adobe Illustrator (is a pre), MS Office, and the product database system (PLM)Being able to organize, set priorities, work on multiple projects, meet deadlines and always keep the overview on production (overlapping) schedules and processesIndependent, communicative, practical mind set, proactive, next to a positive attitude and ability to work in a fast-paced environmentBachelor’s degree or similar level in Fashion ManagementAt least 3 years of experience in working for fast fashion, commercial brands and/or companiesExcellent verbal and written language skills in English (and preferably also Dutch)What do we offer?A full-time position with the prospect of permanent employment within a fast-growing organization with an expanding market position.

This enables our employees to develop their own career goals in a team of like-minded colleagues. We offer a competitive salary (MITT-CAO applicable) in which we take the work experience candidate into account when grading. Secondary employment conditions: 8% holiday allowance; 25 holiday days;Pension paid for 2/3 by the employer;Regular company parties;Employee discounts;Bicycle plan;Travel expenses arrangementAlready a bit excited and interested in joining us?Then respond today with a short motivation and CV.