Senior Trim & Packaging Developer (R&D) - 6 months FTC
Core
End-to-end development of seasonal and core trim and packaging materials for apparel brands, translating design vision into scalable, compliant, and commercially viable solutions.
Role type
Senior IC Trim & Packaging Developer
Builds
Seasonal material toolboxes, core material libraries, and approved trim/packaging solutions for Tommy Hilfiger and Tommy Jeans.
Domain
Apparel & Fashion / Materials Science & Supply Chain
Deliverable
Production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> product features (material specifications and toolboxes)
Required skills
End-to-end material development, supplier matrix management, technical feasibility assessment, project prioritization, stakeholder alignment, process improvement, subject-matter expertise, risk management, PLM system management, cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
None explicitly stated as preferred, only required
Technologies
PLM systems, digital material libraries
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end development of trim and packaging from concept to approval; Translate design direction into technically feasible and scalable material solutions; Curate and maintain seasonal and core material toolboxes; Partner with Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, and suppliers to deliver developments; Assess and shape incoming development requests; Prioritize workload and manage timelines/risks; Resolve complex technical and operational challenges; Maintain accurate material specifications in PLM; Identify opportunities to simplify assortments and improve processes; Act as a subject-matter resource and mentor.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC