Development Coordination:

• Collaborate with the Product Development Manager to understand client requirements, design concepts, and project goals.

• Coordinate the development process with factories, ensuring the smooth execution of design concepts into viable prototypes.
  
  

Technical Expertise:

• Work closely with the Technical Designer and Garment Tech to translate design concepts into technical specifications and prototypes.

• Conduct technical assessments to ensure the feasibility of design elements and make recommendations for improvements/enhancements.
  
  

Communication and Collaboration:

• Act as a primary point of contact between internal teams and external partners.

• Facilitate regular communication with the Coordinator, Field QC, Garment Tech, and Technical Designer to ensure alignment throughout the production process.

Quality Assurance:

• Collaborate with the Field QC to establish stringent quality control standards specific to the development and onboarding phases.

• Conduct thorough testing and analysis during development to address any potential quality-related issues before transitioning to production.
  
  

Cost Management:

• Work closely with the Vendor Manager to negotiate favorable terms with suppliers and ensure cost-efficient sourcing.
  
  

Innovation and Problem-Solving:

• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and production techniques to infuse innovation into the product development process.

• Proactively identify and address challenges unique to the development and onboarding phases, employing creative solutions for successful project outcomes.
  
  

Factory Communication:

• Facilitate clear and consistent communication with new factory partners ensuring alignment with Rovo’s development standards.

• Address any development-related issues with factories, fostering effective collaboration to achieve project goals.
  
  
  

Collaborative Teamwork:

• Work closely with the Product Development Manager to align development and onboarding strategies with client expectations and project timelines.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, emphasizing a seamless transition from the development phase to production handled by the Production Coordinator.
  
  

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain meticulous records of the onboarding and development processes, including specifications, prototypes, and quality assessments.

• Provide comprehensive updates to the Product Development Manager on project status, celebrating achievements and addressing development-specific challenges.

• 2-5 years of experience in sales and product development in textiles. 
• Solid understanding of garment construction, materials, and development processes. 
• Strong communication skills to liaise between design, tech, factories, and clients.
• Ability to manage timelines, documentation, and prototypes with attention to detail.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a focus on quality and client needs.
• Fluent in English.

• Background in fashion, textile engineering, or similar field.
• Familiarity with cost structures, sourcing, and vendor negotiation.
• Experience with international factory communication and onboarding.
• Knowledge of sustainability trends and innovative materials.
• Skilled in PLM tools or Adobe Illustrator for reviewing tech packs.

• Health insurance coverage.
• Flexible work schedules that promote work-life balance.
• 26 vacation days per year.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment that fosters professional growth.
• Modern and well-equipped office space in a convenient location.