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Primary Responsibilities: Liaison between Ariat HQ technical design team and factories Monitor and ensure factories execute per Ariat standards in construction, fit, and workmanship for the development cycle Review samples before sending to HQ; measure, evaluate and ensure sample is accurate Manage and communicate process and product challenges throughout the development process Works closely with the factories and production teams in resolving potential problems in advance Assists the Senior Director in improving and upleveling Ariat standards inclusive of but not limited to: Co-managing block building with vendors Reviewing and building out better tools for fit standards Reviewing and evaluating grading We’re Excited That You Bring Excellent communication in English 10+ years of experience in garment development; woven & knit tops, dresses, technical outerwear, tailored garments, soft bottoms, equestrian show apparel a plus A deep expertise and understanding of fit, patternmaking, grading, technical construction, costing, and fabrics A trained eye for proportion, balance and aesthetic details The ability to command a room and lead projects, meetings, fit sessions Extensive experience working with factories; full understanding of equipment, garment cutting/sewing/QA/QC process Proficiency in computer skills; use of Adobe Illustrator, MS Office Suite; Centric PLM (or similar PLM system), and 2D patternmaking systems (Accumark a plus), 3D experience (CLO a plus) Exceptional multi-tasker and communicator, extremely detail oriented, and possess exceptional organizational skills An energized approach to collaboration and strong influence with partners and vendors Are fast acting and adapts to change quickly Passion for managing a product lifecycle and meeting deadlines Curiosity and zest for improving process and efficiency NOTE: This position will require travel to vendors and factories up to 50% of the time in some seasons. Working location-open, but will travel in India, BD, Indonesia, VTM