Freelance Senior Product Developer (Illustrator and Technical focus) Men & Womans Denim (New York)

PREMIER BRANDS GROUP HOLDINGS Iconic by Nature, Exceptional by Design

Premier Brands Group Holdings, A Global Leader in Apparel, Jewelry and Accessories Design Driven by excellence and innovative talent, Premier Brands Group is a leading, global apparel group of iconic brands, offering a diverse portfolio in denim, women’s apparel, and jewelry. Premier Brands Group is comprised of three distinct businesses that create top-tier brands for the discerning consumer.

One Jeanswear Group

designs and distributes a distinguished portfolio of branded and private label Jeanswear throughout North America. An apparel industry leader for 30+ years,

The Kasper Group

has remained committed to excellence in offering iconic brands and relevant womenswear designs. The Jewelry Group

has a 20+ year legacy of developing, sourcing and selling elevated fashion jewelry pieces, with a design-centric point of view. Our legacy is rooted in our rich portfolio of the most covetable denim, apparel, jewelry and accessories brands in the world. Each respective group is Iconic by Nature and Exceptional by Design.

We currently have a great opportunity for Senior Product Developer; The responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Job Description Create initial specs PLM and sketch in illustrator Proactively shops the marketplace and our competitive set, offering a unique and valuable perspective on the market / helps navigate alternatives. Analyze and identify product assortment needs that fill consumer demand Create and execute product per merchandising plan and strategy that maximizes profit while adhering to overall brand standards. execute seasonal product lines in development collaborating with design team. Follow up on sample execution start to finish. Technical knowledge of product development including tech packs, fabric, and trim knowledge, fit, and production. Daily communication with vendors and sample rooms, resolving any issues. Partner with production to ensure proper development of fabrics, trims, etc. is being executed with proper lead times for bulk production. Implement pricing strategies, set cost targets to be shared with the production team to meet margin goals. Execute and manage seasonal time and action calendar, working closely with cross-functional partners to achieve direct targets.

Qualifications 5+ years of related experience Must have working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator & MAC systems Proficient in PLM or PDM, Illustrator and Photoshop Strong Excel, MS Office Suite, PLM skills Experience working with multiple calendars Bachelors of Arts

Salary Range: BOE up to 100K *Actual base salary for this role within the above range will be based upon experience, qualifications and/or assigned unit.

We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.