PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT & ATELIER ASSISTANT

PURPOSE OF ROLE16Arlington is seeking a Product Development and Atelier Assistant to join our fast paced Collections Team. Supported by the Head of Product, the role is pivotal in contributing to the development of collections and special projects, from raw material development through to coordinating the atelier schedule of final garments, and finally production handover, all whilst maintaining the brand’s high-quality standard of product.

Working closely with the creative team, the chosen candidate will need to have strong technical knowledge of garment finishings and be able to assist in the day to day administration of running an in-house atelier.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with Head of Product and Senior Designer to translate seasonal concepts into raw material research, in line with the critical path

Launch lab dips and knit downs in line with seasonal colour palette and design direction

Launch embroidery trials and final designs in line with critical path

Attend local and international fabric fairs

Problem solve raw materials – must be hands on with a can-do attitude

Take part in sketch handovers between Design, PD and Pattern Cutter to ensure all details are clear

Organise, file and archive all seasonal raw materials and lab dips

Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and factories

Book fit models and freelance atelier staff in line with workflow

Together with Head of Product, assist with workflow of atelier, planning in all toiles and samples accordingly to corresponding deadlines

Together with the atelier team, ensure all tools and materials are well stocked and reordered when needed

Record all fit notes across development and production handover meetings, distributing to wider team

Create and maintain technical sheets for production handover

Input all raw material data into Zedonk to generate BOMs and initial costing of collection, ensuring details are accurate for bulk production

Launch wearer trials and washcare tests for all material combinations per season

Ensure stitch and fuse trials are launched and confirmed each season

Maintain open communication between seamstresses, design and production teams, noting any issues which need problem solving ahead of production

Main point of contact for seamstresses to check construction and finishing details

Main point of contact for development and atelier interns, setting and overseeing tasks

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

2-3 years of experience as a Product Developer/Raw Material Developer within luxury brands

Strong understanding of garment construction and fit, raw materials, and components

Experienced working with manufacturers across both Europe and Asia

Must be willing to travel as needed

Ability to work to tight deadlines and adhere to critical path

Experience in fabric and trim sourcing with a sustainability focus

Experience with large volumes of data entry, ensuring complete detail and accuracy at all time

Strong time management and organizational skills

Strong communication skills

Must be self-motivated

Strong eye for detail and accuracy

Photoshop and Illustrator knowledge beneficial

Proficient use of Microsoft Excel

Proficient use of Zedonk or similar platforms

Note:

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in the job. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

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