Sr. Product Developer, Soft Goods

Develop and Execute Product Development Strategy

Develop and execute a comprehensive product development strategy in alignment with company goals.

Manage Budgets and Project Timelines

Develop and manage budgets for product development projects to ensure alignment with overall business goals. Anticipate future budgetary needs based on project timelines, resource allocation, and market trends.

Lead and Mentor Teams

Opportunity to lead and mentor a team of high-performing product developers.

Collaborate Across Functional Teams

Implement and manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively to meet launch deadlines. Lead sourcing, cost negotiation, and final approval of all trims utilized in soft good design. Schedule and lead daily product team meetings with cross-functional teams, to coordinate project actions, mitigate project risks, and communicate challenges and potential solutions.

Prototype and Costing Reviews

Drive collaboration with cross-functional teams to fulfill all calendared development deliverables, spanning from seasonal project kickoff to final pre-production sample approval. Partner and lead with design and product management teams in comprehensive prototype and costing reviews, to bring design vision to life within the confines of target costing.

Factory Development Process Improvements

Manage communication with contract designers by communicating calendar deadlines, organizing and participating in sample review meetings, and providing factory cost / construction feedback. Create, implement, and manage factory development process improvements that increase workflow efficiency.

Photo Shoot Sample Process

Facilitate constructive feedback from factory and overseas development teams on construction and materials through regular product reviews. Maintain regular email and skype communication with factory contacts, overseas development team, and suppliers regarding project status, and calendar timing.

Cost Engineering and Collaboration

Execute thorough factory cost BOM reviews and manage factory cost negotiation for assigned styles. Partner with factory and design teams to cost engineer assigned styles during factory direct development trips.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a soft goods product development role
• Demonstrated experience coordinating activities across multiple departments and stakeholders
• Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Sound judgment with the ability to make timely, effective decisions
• A strong commitment to excellence and high standards
• Demonstrated ability to lead meetings and keep discussions focused and productive
• Excellent problem identification and collaborative problem-solving skills
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines

Pay and Benefits

Annual Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00
The actual annual salary offered to a candidate will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements, and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.
We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including: medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, paid holidays, gear discounts and the ability to add value to an exciting mission!