Product/Pattern Development Engineer, RTW (Maternity Cover)

GANNI IS LOOKING FOR AN EXPERIENCED TECHNICAL PRODUCT/PATTERN DEVELOPER FOR A MATERNITY COVER
YOUR MISSION & RESPONSIBILITIES AHEAD OF YOU
As Product/Pattern developer for RTW Woven categories, you will be part of the RTW Development team at the GANNI HQ office in Copenhagen. We are looking for full-time employment for a period of 10-12 months with a starting date latest 1st of July

You will be in charge of the Product Development process and Pattern Engineering/Technical of selected RTW woven categories from initial design to sales samples arriving.

Areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to:

• Developing products in close collaboration with Senior Designer - securing intended fit and silhouette for prototypes and incoming sales samples.
• Pattern development when needed and full technical view and management of styles within the assigned product group.
• Lineplan adherence for the category, managing overdevelopment and working with price brackets.
• Gatekeeping KPI’s and timeline within the development phase and ensure proto sample quality.
• Creating style specs / tech packs, measurement charts and grading in compliance with internal guidelines
• Ordering and receiving Proto samples, measure and lead fittings together with the designer.
• Communicate proto amendments to suppliers within the collection deadlines
• Order sales samples and ensure timely delivery.
• Create, enrich and maintain product master data in ERP/PLM systems as well as supporting documents.
• Daily communication with GANNI suppliers

The role requires effective collaboration with internal stakeholders from Design, Merchandise and Production Teams as well as a high level of attention to detail and confidence working in a fast-paced, hands-on and creative environment.

The role is not supported by a Pattern Designer and therefore needs to hold this knowledge and ability to execute operationally.

MUST HAVE REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years of experience in a similar role
• Strong garment construction skills and solid technical understanding of garments
• Education including pattern cutting skills
• Excellent digital proficiency, skilled Adobe illustrator user and experience with Centric PLM is a plus but not a necessity
• Ability to work independently in a creative capacity when required
• Team approach and interpersonal skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and requests while working in a high pace environment
• Excellent time management skills
• An understanding and connection with the GANNI brand aesthetic
• Worked in a contemporary or luxury fashion company

THE GANNI WAY
We are looking for a true GANNI ambassador - someone who shares our values of Openness (ready to evolve, honest not perfect), Optimism (you never stand still, just dance!), Authenticity (you march at your own beat!), Accountability (no excuses, you make an impact)& Responsibility (make small changes, see big differences).

The GANNI culture is based on a learning and results-driven mentality, where everyone is united by a common purpose of (hack)the fashion system!

GANNI is a state of mind - more than a way of dressing and we love to change the usual practice in everything we do. We are confident and capable of anything! So prepare yourself to be comfortable with the uncomfortable and hacking the system together with our amazing Design team!

WHAT ELSE?
The position requires travelling on inspirational trips.

BE BOLD AND JOIN OUR GANNI COMMUNITY!
We hope you got all your questions answered and feel motivated to join our team and become a part of the GANNI community. If you have more questions regarding the position please contact Product & Collection Development Director Gry Anna Nordensgaard - kindly note that application on email will not be considered

We will be interviewing candidates continuously and kindly ask you to send your application and CV in english as soon as possible. Please use the “Apply for position” button.

We welcome applications from all people regardless of gender identities, sexual orientations, ethnicities, racial identities, religious beliefs, disability statuses and personal expressions. We only want to know why you’re great for this role, so please avoid including your picture, age, and marital status in your CV.

MORE GANNI GOODIES
You will be working out of our unique GANNI house located in the beautiful City Center of Copenhagen on top of the Bremerholm flagship store. Besides our amazing and colorful new office facilities, we are also proud of our inhouse GANNI kitchen that offers healthy and sustainable food cooked by our passionate in-house chef.

Department:
Bremerholm 4, København K

Lokation: Copenhagen

Application deadline: 31 May 2024