pSpecialista Senior / Project Manager /ppAs Product Development Lead for Purple Label, you translate design visions into production-ready sweaters and knits, acting as the technical expert across Design, Product Management, Sourcing, and Quality Assurance.
You collaborate with global factories to ensure construction, fit, and craftsmanship meet brand standards while managing cost, quality, and calendars.
Your deep yarn and knitting expertise guides technical development from concept through bulk production.
You help sustain brand integrity through scalable manufacturing and continuous improvement.
/pulliCompetitive base salary (starting base 89,000) /liliPartner with Design, Product Development, and global manufacturing teams to convert concepts into production-ready garments /liliServe as the main technical liaison to factories to preserve design intent during development and production /liliCollaborate with vendors to balance aesthetics, manufacturability, scalability, and cost /liliReview construction methods, stitch structures, knit techniques, trims, and finishing to align with brand standards /liliUnderstand knitting machine capabilities, gauge specs, and production constraints with factories /liliProvide technical guidance to improve execution, quality, and consistency across suppliers /liliTroubleshoot technical issues across development and production cycles /liliDrive garment execution timelines to meet calendar milestones /liliLead yarn specifications, including count, gauge, composition, spinning, ply, and performance /liliEvaluate yarn impact on fit, hand feel, and durability /liliSet machine settings,



yarn handling procedures, and knitting parameters with suppliers /liliDevelop, review, and approve tension swatches and knitted prototypes /liliAnalyze and validate construction standards for quality and efficiency /liliProvide expertise on sweater engineering, knit structures, and technical innovation /liliDocument and communicate technical specifications across development stages /liliOversee technical development from concept to production approval /liliReview and approve technical packages, construction details, and measurements /liliManage prototype, fit, and pre-production evaluations and corrective actions /liliEstablish technical standards and cross-functional processes /liliBalance design intent, quality, cost targets, and timelines across teams /liliMonitor development milestones and identify risks to delivery and performance /liliPartner with QA to establish inspection standards and criteria /liliConduct pre-production meetings to review packaging, requirements, and readiness /liliEnsure factories understand quality, fit,



and construction specs /liliLead root-cause analysis and corrective actions for quality or production issues /liliMonitor bulk readiness and drive continuous improvement in quality and manufacturing /liliBuild strong partnerships with global suppliers and manufacturing leadership /liliInfluence external partners to meet quality and craftsmanship standards /liliFoster accountability and technical excellence across vendor relationships /liliFacilitate technical discussions and reviews with stakeholders /liliSupport supplier capability assessments to elevate performance /liliCoach design team members and drive cross-functional alignment /liliImprove technical development processes, tools, and workflows /liliChampion innovation in sweater construction and yarn technology /liliServe as trusted advisor across the product lifecycle /liliPast experience in sweater technical design, product development, apparel engineering, or knitwear manufacturing /liliDeep expertise in sweater construction, yarn technology, knitting processes, machine capabilities, and garment engineering /liliStrong understanding of global manufacturing processes, fit development, quality standards, and product commercialization /liliExperience partnering with domestic and international factories and suppliers /liliProven ability to manage multiple product categories and complex calendars /liliStrong leadership, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills /liliAbility to influence cross-functional partners and external vendors in fast-paced environments /li /ulAs Product Development Lead for Purple Label, you translate design visions into production-ready sweaters and knits, acting as the technical... #J-*****-Ljbffr

📌 Product Development Lead, Sweaters & Knits, Purple Label (Casalecchio di Reno)
🏢 Experteer Italy
📍 Casalecchio di Reno