Design & Development Manager

PRODUCT DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT

• Design and Development of seasonal ranges including; Apparel, Headwear & Accessories
• Create product/tech packs for each style designed
• Trend analysis
• Market research
• Managing Studio to prepare costing art-sheets and include tech drawings, trim details and construction Specification
• Managing Studio to prepare CAD arts for costings and sampling (including tech drawings, trim details and construction)
• Prepare and document fabric quality and print strike offs
• Monitor product submissions including fits samples, quality swatches, lab dips, prints, trims, accessories and fabric qualities within required production time allocated for the approval process
• Maintain and update artwork files to customer requirements
• Design print ready packaging in line with brand style guide lines 

PRODUCTION

• Liaising with global offices around sourcing of fabrics and trims related to product design
• Liaise with global offices regarding problem solving and design approvals
• Monitoring quotation process and authenticating margins are met within the business’ parameters. 
• International travel to offices and factories for price negotiation and to oversee the approval process
• Liaise with clients on fit and styling throughout production process (Including Fit, PP and Shipment sampling stages)
• Ensure all measurements, fits and grading’s are accurate
• Ensure packaging and related labels are in accordance with standards and approved artwork

SELLING SUPPORT

• Managing the creation of Range books and catalogues (support team and studio assist)
• Ensure any sample required are produced and delivered on time
• Assist Client Services (Sales) team & Management with meeting preparations 

Internal Relationships

• Work with operations team team in HK & VN to ensure all quotes & information presented are competitive to maximise profit for TPF Sports
• Manage internal relationships to achieve required outcomes
• Manage supporting staff and associated outcomes 
• Support staff in VN, assisting overall objectives & requirements

Innovation

• Participate in brainstorms, both internally and externally, when required
• Create presentations to pitch and share new ideas to clients
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to develop new offerings 

Please include a COVER LETTER and DESIGN FOLIO with your application which clearly states your suitability and interest in the role. 

Leanne Weatherall

HR Manager

*******@tpf.com.au 

www.tpfsports.com.au