Hi folks, we’re hiring our second position, Manager of Denim Production & Technical Design. Contact Jobs@evaandpaul.com
Manager, Denim Production & Technical Design
WHO WE ARE:
Eva & Paul is an organic women’s denim company revolutionizing the denim industry through an innovative approach to sizing and sourcing to make truly flattering premium jeans. Unlike most brands that make proportions for size 0 and use these proportions for all other sizes, E&P makes jeans for the actual shapes of women at each size. We use proportions based on 3D body scanning data.
E&P is a mission-driven, travel-inspired brand - using artisanal hand-printed pocket fabrics and organic cotton from family farms in India, building a premium lifestyle brand around international exploration, natural beauty, and women supporting one another.
For more, see our successful Kickstarter campaign: http://kck.st/10kTvdp
ROLE DESCRIPTION:
Looking for an energetic, self-starter with a passion for using fashion to change the world to help us produce our organic denim jeans. After our successful Kickstarter campaign (in which we raised $22K selling 128 pairs of jeans), we are now preparing to begin selling jeans in boutiques across the U.S and online. We are a small team, so the Manager of Production & Product Development will be involved in every element of the denim development process, from the creation and management of tech packs to fittings and photoshoots, through fabric and materials sourcing, jeans production, and order fulfillment.
Responsibilities may include:
Work with Denim Design Consultant to develop denim line, with tech packs for each SKU. Inform decisions including denim fabrics, washes, trims/stitching, and on and off-apparel branding.
Work with Denim Design Consultant to track technical changes to denim designs through fittings and photoshoots. Manage fitting schedule and ensure logistics (e.g. hiring fit models).
With guidance from the Denim Design Consultant, manage materials sourcing.
Work with Director of Operations to track costs and prices to ensure jeans meet budget requirements. Coordinate movement of materials between factories, wash-houses, sample shops, materials stores, etc.
May include lifting heavy packages.
Create and manage production schedule. Coordinate with Director of Operations to ensure that production delivery deadlines are met.
Work with factories in garment district and other locations in the U.S. (tentatively Texas) to ensure quality of denim production.
Help to manage order fulfillment, including order tracking and inventory database, printing labels, mailing and shipping jeans, managing returns and damages.
Skills required:
Passion for using business models, fashion and innovation to change the world.
BA or the equivalent in fashion operations or production.
4+ years of experience in fashion production with experience in denim for 1+ years.
Knowledge of patternmaking, grading, technical design, and the creation of Tech Packs. Attention to detail and ability to use relevant software (Excel, Illustrator, CAD, etc.)
Ability to catch mistakes in the apparel manufacturing process and identify solutions to improve quality and accuracy.
Willingness to travel to U.S. based factories. Likely location is Texas.
Ability to lift heavy rolls of fabric and shipping boxes.
Excellent Excel skills and attention to detail required.
Proven track record in performing well in a fast-paced environment and organizational skills to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines effectively.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Attention to detail and knowledge of budgeting required.
Proven track record working with diverse, international teams.
Positive attitude and willingness to “roll up the sleeves” to get the job done.