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About the RoleThe DPC Lead – Product Development + Fabric R&D is responsible for assisting the DPC team with all aspects of the DPC creation strategy, process, and DPC Training support. The DPC Lead – Product Development + Fabric R&D should possess a technological vision with genuine interest in digital innovation - staying up to date with new releases and advances in 3D technology. They should have proficient experience with PLM systems, DAM solutions & Microsoft Suite. A general awareness of 3D Design tools is preferred. The DPC Lead – Product Development + Fabric R&D should also have a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of product development, fabric, materials, garment costing. Prior experience in Apparel Product Developer or Fabric R&D is strongly preferred.What You'll Do
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Support the development of DPC training materials & training sessions for Product Development + Fabric R&D teams, identify areas of training improvement for further upskilling
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Help develop a strong DPC onboarding experience that allows for high user system adoption & skill levels across Product Development + Fabric R&D teams
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Streamline and recommend efficiencies in our digital workflows as they arise
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Support in Change Management approach & strategy + overall communication of DPC program
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Help identify new ways or working to improve our P2M calendar
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Help lead Proof of Concepts (POCs) to help develop new ways of working, processes, system enhancements, & systems integrations
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Collaborate with brand & cross brand peers to define and articulate the DPC strategy in alignment with overall business objectives
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Support in managing Vendor relationships, Digital Quality Standards, and future process improvement in partnership with GIS DPC team
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Actively participate in cross brand, internal team, & 3rd party solution meetings
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Test system beta upgrades for DPC tools to ensure up to date functionality
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Identify & track DPC asset KPI’s, progress, and deliverables
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Organize & update digital libraries as they continue to evolve and improve over time
Who You Are
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Experience in Product Development or Fabric R&D at medium to large company preferred
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Excellent skills in the creation & delivery of process training
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Work cross functionally with many different teams
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Ability to influence within an organization
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Strong presentation skills
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Extremely organized with experience in project management & documentation
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High eagerness to learn new technology & creating new ways of working via technology
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Demonstrate agility in switching from project to project with high ambiguity, and able to reprioritize deliverables as needed
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Be a problem-solver and solution-driven
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Excellent verbal and written ability; Adept at presenting information and storytelling
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Ability to assess relatively complex situations and analyze data to make judgments and recommend solutions
Top Skills
What We Do
In 1969, Don and Doris Fisher opened the first Gap store on Ocean Avenue in San Francisco. They wanted to make it easier to find a great pair of jeans, and they did. Their denim and records store was a hit, and it grew to become one of the world’s most iconic brands.
Today we’re represented in more than 1400 stores in over 40 countries, and online. We have headquarters in New York, London, Shanghai, Tokyo, and, of course, San Francisco.
Our unique aesthetic is optimistic cool, elevated American style. Our clothes are crafted with care, with focused attention to thoughtful design. We believe in staying true to our heritage while creating what’s next.
Don and Doris Fisher always wanted to “do more than sell clothes.” They wanted to support the people who ran their company, to be active in their communities, and to have a positive impact on the world. Their vision helped transform retail, and we’re still following their lead.
We stand for freedom and possibility for all; we champion diverse ideas that transcend generations, geographies and genders.
