Product Developer

Responsibilities

• Lead the development process from concept through production, ensuring garments meet the highest standards of quality, fit and construction
• Leverage an extensive network of global suppliers to optimize lead times, ensure cost efficiency, and uphold impeccable quality standards
• Collaborate with design, technical, and production teams to maintain the integrity of each piece from prototype to final product
• Manage vendor relationships, negotiating costs, MOQs, and timelines while maintaining strong communication for seamless development
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and react quickly to changes
• Understand and manage calendar deadlines
• Manage style level vendor allocation and seasonal WIPs
• Maintain PLM system General Style page, BOM (Bill Of Material) and Cost Sheets
• Analyze costing data and reporting to ensure margin goals are met
• Work with on-site PLM Developers on system advancements
• Create close working relationships with Design, Tech Design, Raw Materials, Production, Color teams
• Attend fit sessions

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in the apparel industry
• Self-starter, ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects on an ongoing basis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with appropriate sense of urgency
• Commitment and superior attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team environment, build trust and relationships with vendor & company staff
• Strong analytical skills
• Thorough understanding of testing protocol, product integrity requirements, product cycle timeline and garment construction
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing work environment
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, & Outlook
• Proficiency with PLM

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $90,000-$110,000 per year which represents the current range for the base salary for this exempt position. Please note that actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. As such, on occasion and when applicable, there is the possibility that the final, agreed-upon base salary may be outside of the upper end of the range.