Technical Product Developer - Womenswear at Woolworths

Job description
Contribute to Product Concept / Product Range workshops / conversations and drive alignment between product aesthetics and technical requirements from idea to product developed. ​

• Actively participate as member of the “Quad” during seasonal plan workshops to define the Formula​.
• Actively participate as member of the “Quad” during Range Build and In-Season Trade / Trend Update workshops to define Woolworths design requirements​.
• Deliver product innovation outcomes to achieve innovation and sustainability targets​.

Request and manage completion of, and updates to Tech Packs in line with Critical Path dates. ​

• Set the drumbeat for the “Quad” and facilitate cross-functional coordination to deliver to Critical Path timelines​.
• Request Tech Pack inputs from Planning, Buying, Design and Fabric Teams​
• Ensure that Tech Packs are aligned with the required quality standards. ​
• Ensure on-time handover of Tech Packs to Sourcing and participate in Tech Pack briefings where required​. 

Coordinate the receipt, and handover of physical samples to Buying, and ensure that aesthetic and technical assessments are completed in time​.

• Receive all physical samples from Sourcing & Production Assistant and handover to Buying for aesthetic assessment​.
• Create and issue requests for samples for Development (resubmissions only), Pre-Production and Production Samples​
• Conduct technical assessment of samples to ensure product technical requirements are met​
• Manage the end-to-end process of sample request, receive, handover and approval in collaboration with Sourcing & Production Assistants

Deliver Product Quality​

• Collect and assess product quality and compliance data and information (including Suppliers’ alignment to WW standards, QIMAOne Metrics regarding Supplier quality and performance, and customer and store feedback)​
• Respond to, and resolve customer queries, and ensure that solutions are integrated into internal process. ​ 

Drive PLM Utilisation and Compliance​

• Ensure PLM is continuously kept up to date with accurate and relevant information at appropriate levels of completion​.

Minimum requirements

• Relevant business degree and/or diploma in Textile Technology and or Textile production and/or diploma in fashion / clothing product management
• 5 years or more technical experience in retail and/or manufacturing is essential.
• Understanding of the International and South African fabric/garment/fit/category industry
• Ability to travel both locally and internationally.
• Product Knowledge​
• Technical Pack Development ​
• Fitting & Prototyping ​
• Sample Management​
• Product Quality Control​
• Advanced PLM Skills

Apply by: 16 June 2025