Responsible for the development of all materials and trims for the entire Nike Swim product range. Manages the overall development process to ensure calendar deadlines are met from concept to production-ready. Communicates status of overall development to key cross-functional partners in Merchandising and Design. Works with stakeholders to resolve development issues and ensure high product integrity. Development Work with fabric and trim vendors to source and develop necessary fabrics and trims from research/concepts to full execution Manage vendor relationships and set up vendor meetings Responsible for print development; work with liaison offices/vendors to ensure correct technique and execution of prints consulting design team when necessary Ensure fabrics and trims are sourced to meet quality standards and work with the Quality Control team for testing and approvals Send out fabric and trim forms with color standards to liaison office and/or vendors for color approvals Travel to fabric trade shows and factories to help with product research and development Communication & Organization Review weekly progress on all aspects of development, lead weekly meetings with the Design, Merchandising, & Tech team to discuss progress and any issues Work with the Design team for comments and approvals on all fabric, trim, & print development Manage communication of all aspects of development with oversea liaison offices Maintain development files per season on all fabrics, trims, and prints Responsible for maintaining the status of all fabrics, trims, & prints in PLM (development) Samples Create P.O.’s for all sample fabric & print orders Manage sales sample order process, issue P.O.
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