Job Details
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead and oversee the collection development process, ensuring smooth product industrialization during all production phases.
• Provide technical direction during production, acting as a key point of contact for manufacturers.
• Conduct quality control checks on production lines to ensure compliance with brand standards.
• Offer technical support and problem-solving expertise to manufacturers throughout the development and production phases.
• (Preferred) Experience in paper pattern making and prototyping.
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure product feasibility, timelines, and quality expectations are met.
• Travel to suppliers and production sites as needed (primarily within Italy, with occasional international trips).
• Utilize computer systems for tracking, reporting, and managing production activities.
• Maintain strong organizational skills to effectively manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Collaborate with the purchasing department and the costing team to estimate and optimize production costs.
• Support DIBA in creating the first BOMs (Tech Packs) with all the technical details (reinforcements, stitching types, thickness etc ).
• Lead the repairs process to ensure timely repairs and address larger issues through re-development where needed.
Requirements:
• Proven technical experience in leather goods production.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; fluency in Italian, good working knowledge of English is essential.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional and international teams.
• Availability to travel as required