Product Developer

Founded in 2006, Joe Fresh is a leading source for modern style and accessible design, offering comprehensive lifestyle collections for men, women and children. Joe Fresh delivers quality and compelling value in categories spanning in apparel, accessories, and footwear. Joe Fresh collections are polished and sophisticated, with a focus on essential designs that appeal to a broad range of style-savvy consumers. With more than 350 Joe Fresh departments from coast to coast, the Joe fresh network is more than a great place to shop, it’s a great place to work. We’re committed to building our talented team who champion collaboration, kindness, and inclusivity. We are looking for innovative, hardworking, and collaborative team members for our Joe Fresh team. Join our team in our goal of helping Canadians Live Life Well®.

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Job Profile: Product Developer, Joe Fresh - Salaried

Job Posting Title: Product Developer, Apparel & Accessories

Job Description

Role Mandate:  

• Perform the role of Product Developer, providing flexible support for the Product Development team as responsibilities evolve with business needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet margin targets while preserving product integrity.
• Manage key milestones and timelines, proactively communicate challenges, and ensure alignment with seasonal calendars.

Role Responsibilities: 

• Attend and actively participate in milestone meetings.
• Lead key seasonal meetings, providing relevant analysis to support direction and alignment across cross-functional partners.
• Collaborate with Raw Materials, Sourcing, and Design teams to source and track fabrications, trims, and techniques for seasonal and future developments.
• Partner with cross functional teams to meet margin targets without compromising design intent.

• Analyze all components of garments, set FOB targets, and negotiate costs directly with overseas factories to achieve desired price points and margin objectives.
• Initiate and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) throughout the product lifecycle.
• Maintain daily communication with vendors to ensure progress and adherence to the Development Calendar.
• Responsible for tracking and distribution of fabric/trim sourcing to the Design Team 
• Maintain daily communication with vendors to ensure adherence to the Development Calendar.
• Prepare samples and organize materials for milestone and internal meetings.
• Attend and contribute Product Development perspectives during first fit sessions.
• Communicate with factories and follow-up on design development and style confirmation.
• Ensure vendors adhere to the Development Calendar through daily communication.
• Analyze sales data from past and current seasons to inform decision-making.
• Participate in store visits and competitive shopping to remain current with market trends.

Role Qualifications: 

• College education with 5+ years of relevant experience in the fashion industry.
• Strong knowledge of fabric content and garment construction.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required.
• PLM experience is a plus but not required.
• Keen eye for design, detail, and style.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining visibility and alignment when leadership is unavailable.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic, and diverse work environment.
• Strong team player with proven collaboration skills.

How You’ll Succeed:
At Joe Fresh, we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture.  We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections. 

If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.

Joe Fresh recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

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