Product Developer (Tech Pack Designer) at Ruff 'n' Tumble

Ruff 'n' Tumble is an indigenous premium brand for quality children’s clothing, shoes and accessories. The brand was founded by Adenike Ogunlesi in 1996 as a solution to the unavailability of quality kids’ clothing and to showcase the possibilities that abound in Nigeria. We are thought leaders in retail fashion and in the kids’ fashion space, creating well-tailored garments that are fun, on trend and colorful; giving children extreme confidence when worn.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Product Developer (Tech Pack Designer)

Location: Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Duties

• Update & maintain construction sketches in tech pack specifications, rule guidelines and libraries
• Update & maintain development & production tech packs as directed by the Team lead
• Assist with preparation for Fit Sessions. Attend fit sessions and record notes for the Designers
• Highlight and initiate spec, construction, material, or fit intent discrepancies to Designers in preparing garments for proto and production fittings
• Prepare samples for best presentation prior to fit or sample review
• Assist in analysing garment construction, workmanship, and analysis of pattern from vendor when needed
• Able to work independently and react quickly to changes, as well as adhere to company calendar deadlines.
• Work with the team members to coordinate your styles per project for design synchronicity among all categories.
• Create CAD art for technical sketches, fabric developments, and trim developments
• Create and maintain graded measurement spec sheets.
• Create, update and maintain garment tech packs, fabric & trim tech packs in a timely manner.
• Conduct fittings, analyse garment construction and devise solutions to carry out desired fits and designs.
• Effectively communicate comments and revisions to sample makers, import and domestic vendors.
• Ensure designer’s concepts are met while maintaining quality and consistency of garments
• Maintain all charts & reports related to product development process.
• Complete and provide tech packs and spec sheets to production for accurate pricing.
• Develop and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with other units in regards to changes / discrepancies / approvals, etc.
• Perform any other task assigned by management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design or any related
• 4 years minimum experience
• Strong Adobe illustrator skills (Adobe Illustrator)
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Career-driven, strong work ethic and high-performance standards; able to work in fast paced environment and problem solve.
• Good knowledge in pattern grading, fabric, and trims
• Good knowledge of technical sketches.
• Strong retail background and trend awareness.

Salary
N150,000 - N200,000 monthly.

Application Closing Date
30th November, 2022.