Junior Product Developer Accessories

 

At Karl Lagerfeld, we are driven by Karl’s mantra: “Embrace the present and invent the future.”

 

Always contemporary and forward-looking, the House of KARL LAGERFELD shares the creative vision and design aesthetic of its iconic founder, Karl Lagerfeld.

 

We are the only fashion house that carries Karl’s name on its door and we strive to live up to this responsibility in everything we do, every day, with the utmost joy and passion.

 

Our headquarters in Paris and in Amsterdam are home to a highly diverse and driven team of KARL family members that hail from over 35 countries. Together, we aim to create meaningful stories and product concepts that connect to Karl’s world and iconic attributes.

 

Women’s & Men's ready-to-wear, bags, small leather goods, swimwear and underwear are managed directly from our Amsterdam headquarters, while other categories, including footwear, fragrances, eyewear and more, are developed with best-in-class licensing partners.

 

We connect with our consumers on multiple levels, ensuring that our online and offline approach goes hand in hand. We thrive to maximize consumer engagement via more than 200 KL stores worldwide, our premium wholesale partners, and our strong digital footprint, spearheaded by our  karllagerfeld.com and 35 countries. Our digital channels currently represent more than 30% of our overall full-price business.

 

We are a dynamic, fast-growing and inclusive company built on professionalism and strong values. At KARL LAGERFELD we’re committed to working toward the highest standards of sustainability and integrity across all areas of our business,. In 2019, KARL LAGERFELD joined as a founding member of the Fashion Pact, a global sustainability initiative seeking to transform the fashion industry through objectives in three areas: climate, biodiversity and ocean protection.

THE ROLE

The Junior Product Developer is responsible for working closely together with the Design and Merchandising departments to develop products that deliver according the quality, aesthetic, and gross margin targets of the division within the given time frame. You build strong relationships with your vendors / suppliers and together with them you secure the best product in time. When a review meeting is organized, you secure the availability of samples and costs. You report directly into the Director Development & Production Accessories

Sourcing (Soft & Lifestyle)

Development of our main collection and quick Injection capsules; (hats, scarves, gloves, belts, canvas totes, keychains, umbrellas)

Manage all supplier communication and ensure accuracy of internal files;

Information maintenance: ensure accuracy, completeness, and timelines of data in PLM (e.g. BOM, prices)

Preparing and taking part in proto meetings;

Judging proto samples on technical details, measurements and workmanship;

Communicating comments to vendors and anticipating feasibility of changes within time-line;

Placing and managing buys for assigned product categories.

Production progress tracking, monitoring deadlines and status;

Continuously improving the products by finding innovative techniques as well as new yarns, trims and leather qualities.

Product and production know-how to realize best FOB prices;

Working closely with design, production and vendors