Available Positions

Description

Essential Function

Directly responsible for handling requests and warranty related issues for both retail and dealer customers. Maintain Klim quality and an acceptable level of productivity per department guidelines.

Duties and responsibilities

- Process an array of highly complex incoming and outgoing warranty and repair items while continually meeting strict department deadlines.

- Correct errors on claims

- Identify and process all KLIM products to ensure that the quality and warranty guidelines are followed and documented appropriately.

- Handle special projects.

- Physically able to lift 35 pounds on a consistent basis.

- Basic garment construction and basic knowledge of sewing terminology.

- Light sewing to repair warranty items.

- Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.

Qualifications

- Strong decision-making ability and attention to detail a must.

- Interpret and/or discuss information with others, which involves terminology or concepts not familiar to many people; regularly provide advice and recommend actions involving rather complex issues. May resolve problems within established practices.

- Provides occasional guidance, some of which is technical

Education/Experience.

- Must have basic sewing skills, the ability to work independently and with a primarily Spanish speaking team. Computer skills. Good oral and written communication skills.Physical requirements

- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Description

This position combines the skills of a Trim Developer and a Colorist. Including the development of new trim components originating from either technical drawings or and inspiration sample/photo. Approve color for all materials (fabric & trims). Provide technical support and trend direction for color and trims. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can work  in both an independent and collaborative environments.

Main Responsibilities

Trim Development

• - Initiate development of trim components for apparel and accessories utilizing Factory resources and nominated suppliers
• - Source New Trims form trade shows, supplier visits, market research and design briefings
• - Drive Quality requirements and ensure developed components are tested and meet Klim’s “Fit for Use” standards
• - Work cross functionality on any costing related challenges
• - Manage Lab Dip approval to development timeline
• - Present trim trends to design
• - Partner with Design to identify new seasonal development
• - Negotiate price, minimums, production location, lead-times
• - Maintaining all component and testing data within PLM database

Colorist

• - Manage the lab dip approval process from color palette development for fabrics and Trims.
• - Collaborate with Design and Materials teams to determine color achievability across all materials
• - Manage Lad Dip approval to timeline

Requirements:

• - Acceptable result of Farnsworth - Munsell 100
• - Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)
• - Adobe Illustrator
• - Excellent communication skills. Able to drive conversations with Vendors, Suppliers, Design, Development, Quality, Sourcing and Production
• - Training will be provided for PLM Centric; main systems used to generate and document all Trim Components development and Testing data.
• - Travels as necessary to innovate and finalize development or approve color.

This position combines the skills of a Trim Developer and a Colorist. Including the development of new trim components originating from either technical drawings or and inspiration sample/photo. Approve color for all materials (fabric & trims). Provide technical support and trend direction for color and trims. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who can work  in both an independent and collaborative environments.

Main Responsibilities

Trim Development

• - Initiate development of trim components for apparel and accessories utilizing Factory resources and nominated suppliers
• - Source New Trims form trade shows, supplier visits, market research and design briefings
• - Drive Quality requirements and ensure developed components are tested and meet Klim’s “Fit for Use” standards
• - Work cross functionality on any costing related challenges
• - Manage Lab Dip approval to development timeline
• - Present trim trends to design
• - Partner with Design to identify new seasonal development
• - Negotiate price, minimums, production location, lead-times
• - Maintaining all component and testing data within PLM database

Colorist

• - Manage the lab dip approval process from color palette development for fabrics and Trims.
• - Collaborate with Design and Materials teams to determine color achievability across all materials
• - Manage Lad Dip approval to timeline

Requirements:

• - Acceptable result of Farnsworth - Munsell 100
• - Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook)
• - Adobe Illustrator
• - Excellent communication skills. Able to drive conversations with Vendors, Suppliers, Design, Development, Quality, Sourcing and Production
• - Training will be provided for PLM Centric; main systems used to generate and document all Trim Components development and Testing data.
• - Travels as necessary to innovate and finalize development or approve color.

Essential Function

The Customer Service team is an elite set of members engaged to uphold the integrity of the KLIM Brand. This position is full time and requires someone who is dedicated and punctual. The ability to multi-task and creatively problem solve are essential. The ideal candidate is a quick learner who can retain knowledge and training. The candidate should also demonstrate initiative and strong organizational skills. The Customer Service Professional is responsible for providing exceptional service to every customer and will respond to telephone, email and live chat customer inquiries in an efficient, professional and friendly manner.

Duties and responsibilities

• - Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services.
• - Opens customer accounts by recording account information.
• - Maintains customer records by updating account information.
• - Resolves product or service problems by clarifying the customer's complaint; determining the cause of the problem; selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the problem; expediting correction or adjustment; following up to ensure resolution.
• - Recommends potential products or services to management by collecting customer information and analyzing customer needs.
• - Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• - Being the key point of contact for consumers regarding product and technical questions
• - Responding professionally and promptly to all customer enquiries/requests including returns, warranties and exchanges
• - Proactively managing the order fulfillment process for our customers
• - Acquire a broad knowledge of ordering and service procedures across all customers
• - Managing work flow with consideration of delivery deadlines
• - Identifying opportunities for improving sales and services
• - Order management: order entering, order scheduling, order confirmation and order adjusting for KLIM dealers and individuals
• - Handling customer inquiries and resolving complaints while analyzing situations to determine best use of resources
• - Accomplishes all tasks as appropriately assigned or requested.

 Qualifications

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations. The creative ability to think on your feet and experience thinking out side of the box.

• - Interpret and/or discuss information with others, which involves terminology or concepts not familiar to many people; regularly provide advice and recommend actions involving rather complex issues. May resolve problems within established practices.
• - Provides guidance to multi levels throughout the internal organization and external customer base.
• - Cheery, energetic and confident individual with dependability, diligence and a great attitude.

Education/Experience.

• - Customer Service, Product Knowledge, Quality Focus, Problem Solving, Market Knowledge, Documentation Skills, Listening, Phone Skills, Resolving Conflict, Analyzing Information and Multi-tasking
• - Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• - Customer-oriented attitude, with a strong desire to go above and beyond the needs of customers.
• - Strong telephone, email and computer skills.
• - Impeccable organization with attention to Detail.
• - Ability to quickly gain thorough product knowledge.

 Working conditions

• - Responsibilities may require working evenings and weekends, sometimes with little advanced notice.

 Physical requirements

• - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Inside work with no exposure to weather conditions.

Essential Functions

This contract position manages all Teton Outfitters Global Quality Control teams and process systems for finished product quality.  This position is offered on a contract basis and located in Asia.. Build solid relationships with factory quality control teams to ship quality product, on time, using the newest and most efficient quality standards.  Supervise the Quality Control functions/activities of a project or its parts, including Quality Control inspection schedules and the collection and proper storage of Quality Records. 

JOB DESCRIPTION

• - Keep quality inspection teams up to date on all new standards and processes.
• - Follow up with product development team regarding accurate and approved TDP’s prior to and during inspections.
• - Communicate warranty issues to factories monthly/quarterly.
• - Monthly completion of the Major vs. Minor Report
• - Follow up WIP and Inspection SOP with all factories and QC Team.
• - Maintain thorough knowledge of all product categories to assist QC team in all inspection questions and judgement calls.
• - Requires the management, training, hiring and scheduling of entire Quality Control Team for all brands. 
• - Supervise workers engaged in inspection activities to ensure high productivity and high technical integrity for all brands.
• - Develop and analyze statistical data and product specifications to determine standards and to represent quality and reliability expectancy of finished products.
• - Provide technical and statistical expertise to QC teams.
• - Maintain quality control standards and on-going quality control objectives built by design and development.
• - Coordinate production and construction obstacles with factory QC teams, to ensure finished product meets Teton Outfitters standards, and drive those standards at the factory level.
• - Create, document and implement inspection criteria and procedures. 
• - Build and interpret quality control philosophy to key personnel within Teton Outfitters.
• - Provide, and oversee, inspection activity for product throughout production cycle.
• - Interact with production manager to ensure on time delivery and quality of all purchased raw materials.
• - Design, develop and implement quality control training programs and revise as necessary.
• - Confirm excess inventory at each factory post PO shipping with Production Materials Specialist.
• - Create process for in house DC spot inspections and urgent consumer feedback.
• - Manage all Inspection schedules with factories
• - Harvest and report weekly WIP from factories to production and logistics
• - Perform other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS

• - Applicant must speak, read and write fluently in the English language.  Chinese and Vietnamese is a plus, but not required.
• - Applicant must have a valid passport and ability to attain visas to following countries if necessary, USA, Hong Kong, Taiwan, China, South Korea, Vietnam, Cambodia, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Myanmar and Jordan.
• - Must have a proven track record as a successful manager of people with excellent communication and strong people skills.
• - Internally motivated, self-starting and a pro-active manager.
• - Strong preference for a technical background with experience developing solutions to complex, multi-organizational problems.
• - Effective written and verbal communication, analytical, time management, computer, data entry, spreadsheet, word-processing, organizational skills; work well as part of team.
• - Knowledge of MS Office applications and PLM Software
• - Degree/Certificates: BS in a technical discipline or equivalent experience. 5 to 8 years hands on experience preferably in a factory technical support role, i.e. manufacturing and quality control.

COMMUNICATION/INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• - Interpret and/or discuss information with others, which involves terminology or concepts not familiar to many people; regularly provide advice and recommend actions involving rather complex issues.
• - The ability to resolve problems using established practices.
• - Provides QC guidance to factories, the majority of which is technical.

KEY MEASUREABLES

• - Approved/Rejected Inspection Reports
• - Hiring, Training and staff retention
• - Consistently driving and improving QC standards
• - Timely Inspection reporting to Factories
• - Timeline management for all brands
• - On time delivery using approved quality standards

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL EFFORT

• - Responsibilities frequently require working evenings and weekends, sometimes with little advanced notice.
• - Heavy travel to factories and key training locations.
• - Must be able to lift 50lbs.
• - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

The Apparel Designer will design products such as lifestyle, base layers, mid layers, and technical outerwear. You will work closely with the Design Director to determine style, material, and color stories based on input from the customer, merchandising, sales, and marketing. Keeps abreast of fashion trends and consumer needs, and supports the integrity of the lines/brands and the goals of the company.  Produces design sketches and tech packs.  Reviews all styles for construction, silhouette, fit and trim details. 

Duties & Responsibilities

• - Responsible for designing a given number of products per season as well as managing carry- overs for assigned collections.
• - Attend trade shows, research global markets review industry publications to stay current with market trends and identify new fabrics and techniques.
• - Work with Design Director to develop seasonal color stories and inspiration boards.
• - Research and understand the consumer of assigned collections.
• - Administers a pro-active role through entire product design process: research, design concept presentation, illustrations, fit and fabric/trim/print direction, development of specification pack, critique of sales samples.
• - Follow and design to the product brief. Work with the Tech Team to insure designs will hit the specific target FOB.
• - Creates on-strategy designs within set timelines for multiple seasons.
• - Capacity to imagine, capture and express a brand’s ethos through unique product concepts, design and styling.
• - Create tech packs with detailed specifications for production.
• - Ensures that the product is consistent with market trends as well as business strategy.
• - Assists with fit sessions in office and in factory and work with Tech Designer to deliver the garment fit as briefed by the Product Line Manager.
• - Drive value-engineering through design process:  consolidation of fabrics, zippers, trims, etc.
• - Works closely with Materials Manager to select innovative and commercial fabrications to achieve desired functional results.
• - Collaborates with Design Director and other team members to achieve 'state of the art' opportunities for product innovation.
• - Supply accurate/complete Design Packs to the Technical Design team on schedule.
• - Partners with the Technical Design team to ensure tech packs are kept up to date, accurate and complete.
• - Work with the Technical Design team to review strike offs and samples and make recommendations for corrections.
• - Travel as necessary to facilitate the development and sampling process.
• - Successfully performs these and other duties as assigned.
• - Performs duties consistent with the company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies.

Education & Experience

• - BA in Apparel Design or related field of study preferred.
• - 2-3 years of professional experience in technical apparel.
• - Understanding of the history and direction of market trends.
• - Understanding of fit and patterning.
• - Understanding of technical farbrics.
• - Strong eye for color.
• - Advanced knowledge of Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign.
• - Strong illustration skills- possess the ability of communicating a concept thru sketching free hand as well as on the computer.
• - A knowledge of printing techniques and understanding of how graphics will translate onto a printable garment is a plus.
• - Ability to work with multiple personalities in a diverse, fast paced environment to create a team atmosphere.
• - Must have exceptional ability to manage time professionally and execute ideas from initial concept to completion.
• - Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• - Exceptional knowledge of the actions sports and athletic apparel industry.
• - Strong Verbal and written communication skills

Working Conditions

Responsibilities sometimes require working evenings and weekends, sometimes with little advanced notice.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Requirements

If the job is physically demanding, this should be stated in the job description. A physically demanding job is one where the incumbent is required to stand for extended periods of time, lift heavy objects on a regular basis, do repetitive tasks with few breaks, and so forth.

Key Measureables

• - Meeting Deadlines and Calendar
• - Highly organized and good with Time management
• - Work well with Team
• - Creative problem solving
• - Ability to bring a concept to market
• - How merchandisable is the assigned product line
• - Precision
• - Innovative thinking

Ability to follow design direction