Established in 1981, GUESS began as a jeans company and has since successfully grown into a global lifestyle brand. Guess?, Inc. designs, markets, distributes and licenses a lifestyle collection of contemporary apparel, denim, handbags, watches, eyewear, footwear and other related consumer products. For more information about the Company, please visit www.guess.com.

At Guess, we are committed to our people and to the world as a team working to be a sustainable global leader in the fashion industry. Through principled leadership, we embrace diversity and cultivate the strength, pride and passion for what we do. Everyone in guess is aware the fact that everyone contributes to progress and make company grow,

We are a big family united by great human values: belief, hope, destiny, trust and respect.

The role is designed for those people ready to take new challenges, being courageous trying new things and with the will to make an impact in the company and in their career.

If you are inspired to evaluate new amazing professional challenges, this is the opportunity right for you!

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

The Senior Product Developer Man will be responsible for researching, developing and launching new products for Guess Man Apparel line.

The role will be responsible for product development and planning throughout the product lifecycle, including gathering and prioritizing product requirements, working closely with Design, Sales and Marketing departments and ensuring that revenue and customer satisfaction goals are met.

They will also ensure that the product is aligned with the strategy and goals of the business.

CORE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attends collection briefing to get SKU plan and product insights from merchandiser on future season
• Oversee and manage product process in line with the business goals and objectives
• Maintain calendar to ensure that all sample deadlines are met
• Works with designers and model makers to launch and develop new seasonal collection
• Source raw materials as needed for Designers and factories
• Create specification sheets for all new products created
• Manage quality control of production and approve and troubleshoot top samples
• Fitting of prototypes
• Check the lab-dip and the art-work of production with sizes developments
• Work with product management team to ensure an efficient process
• Participate in cross-functional teams to execute product development plan
• Work in synergy with design, production, quality control and tech design offices
• Realize and follow-up technical cards with suppliers
• Communicate daily with factories for progress of samples and troubleshoot any product development issues
• Negotiate costs with factories to meet targets and margin goals
• Visit factories and resolve issues as required
• Manage costs and referencing of styles
• Meet locally specialized vendors
• Attend fashion and textile shows
• Provide SKU analysis as needed

• At least 4-5 years of relevant work experience in the same role and field
• Strong knowledge of menswear required
• Must prove to have a clear understanding of the Guess Brand DNA
• Knowledge of and experience using conventional and unconventional fabrics and materials
• Familiarity with vendor management and negotiation
• Must have excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-up
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with a diverse group at all level
• Problem solving and negotiating skills
• Flexible in ever-changing, fast paced environment
• Deadline driven with a track record of delivering excellent results on time
• Extensive computer experience including but not limited to Microsoft: Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Model Form, Adobe Illustrator, Enovia, Photoshop etc.
• Fluent English. Any additional language is considered a plus
• Ability to travel to all countries within the designated regions as required

Be part of a very progressive global company that is performing extremely well and has an exceptional growth trajectory in a tough market taking into consideration the sustainability in the business running.

We offer Career development, Learning opportunities, Competitive compensations, Reserved discounts, Awesome coworkers!