Trim Developer

Job description

Country

United States

Job Function

Production

State / Province

Indiana

Position Type

Full time

City / Location

Indianapolis

HR Contact

Joe Fleury

Referral Bonus Eligible

Yes

Brand

adidas

Relocation

No

Job Grade

P2

We are inspired by a single idea: to provide every athlete and fan alike the gear they need, when they need it, to represent their teams. At
Adidas
INDY we have over 1,200 employees worldwide who work to help make this belief a reality. Every one of our employees, no matter what their job or their stature, has the chance to put the same passion and commitment into each concept, process and product.

Purpose: Selects, develops, and implements licensed trims for apparel products that adhere to guidelines of price, sourcing policy, timelines, marketing concepts, and quality standards as set by adidas.

Key Responsibilities:

· Coordinates the internal and external development and selection process
· Builds and maintains a close relationship with Design, Garment Development, Materials Procurement, Product Management and Suppliers to monitor the development process to ensure products meet adidas quality standards and design intent.
· Ensures that all selected trims are tested and approved by adidas quality assurance department prior to production launch
· Follows up and maintains databases with regards to accessory qualities and maintains and updates RMS (adidas database) for all trims.
· Sets up and maintains a trim library
· Ensures all relevant developments and data are distributed to the respective parties within the timelines in Licensed calendar


Key Relationships:

· Product Development
· Design
· Marketing
· Material Procurement
· Material Suppliers
· Material Quality


Knowledge Skills and Abilities :

· Ability to communicate and to lead discussions in small and larger groups,
· Strong team player with the ability to work with diverse groups of people in a productive manner.
· Effective written and verbal communication skills.
· Advanced computer skills including the MS Office suite and the ability to quickly learn and use internal systems/software.
· Ability to manage and prioritize multiple completing projects under a deadline.
· Ability to work on a team or independently
· Proven skill at problem solving and continual innovation.
· Ability to travel, domestically as required.


Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

· High School diploma or equivalent required.
· Associate degree with coursework in apparel and/or textiles desired.
· Equivalent combination of education and/or experience considered in place of degree.