Stio

Software Engineer

• Demonstrate and meet expectations for effective, clear and timely communication through product development team, and with factory partners
• Collaborate with Sr Developers, Product Development Director, and POD (product) team to ensure successful launch of assigned product range.
• Support materials team to ensure the assigned materials and trims meet function garment needs, as well as wear and wash requirements.
• Actively manage factory relationships including timelines and workflow. Understanding the PO dates and Factory WIPs to prioritize the work accordingly for on time proto and production expectations with target to ship by sea.
• Support the product development process for inline products considerate of materials and construction that meet design expectations, understanding the gross margin targets
• Track the development schedule of all assigned product to ensure timely completion of development according to the product calendar and GTM calendar.
• Execute technical development of the assigned range to ensure top quality construction suited for the materials and end use of the product
• Execute fit intent (silhouette) considerate of fit statement, design, end use, intent of the product through clear analysis, documentation, communication and adherence to fit and brand identity standards.
• Utilize Fit blocks (create as needed), Pattern library, and 3D to deliver consistent and meticulously crafted fit across categories and end uses
• Create, maintain and publish all digital and physical records associated with styles including but not limited to: spec measurements (MMC), Bill of Materials, technical sketches, comments and revisions, fit and construction reference samples
• Troubleshoot construction challenges through partnership with technical design and production teams, detail sketches and thorough review of all products
• Support hand off of production ready product to production team by delivering completed specification for each product in form of complete Centric Techpack
• Support Sales Asset / Sales Samples process and tracking for Sales to meet their sales goals
• Maintain Centric as the primary platform for all product creation processes and tracking such as: tech sketches, creating & maintaining BOMs, MMC/size charts including grade rules, updating color BOMs, publish revisions and comments.
• Seek input from PD team members to verify expectations as well as gain consensus throughout development cycle
• Maintain PIM (Product Information Management) as part of the GTM cycle identifying features and benefits for each style owned.

Product Developer