Product Developer, FT

Job Description

Job Description

Position : Product Developer – Apparel & Related Accessories

Reports To : Design Manager

FLSA Status : Exempt

SUMMARY : Responsible for the commercialization and development of the apparel and related accessories from design through production. Directly responsible for all aspects of the bill of materials which includes sourcing of material and trims for the initial prototype through production. Assures that the materials and trims meet technical and quality standards as well as minimum requirements for the brand.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Assures that the Bill of Materials, Labels and Artwork, and Packaging and Presentation pages within the Tech packs are maintained with the materials, trims, images and technical data sheets.
• Reviews prototypes, samples, pre-production and TOP samples as well as their respective trim cards to assure that the materials / trims are accurate.
• Reviews Costing Detail sheets and maintains accurate records.
• Reviews and approves artwork and lab dips from development through production.
• Establishes and maintains tracking for materials and trim development.
• Works closely with the Design, Development and Technical Design teams to facilitate the sourcing and development of products that align with product and brand direction.
• Assures products meet corporate standards for quality and functionality as well as unique product standards outlined.
• Continually looks for materials, methods, and techniques to assure costs and margin goals are maintained.
• Develops the materials and trims meet price, minimums and sourcing strategies.
• Clearly communicates testing requirements, pricing goals, and quality requirements to the vendors.
• Keep internal team updated on the status through the development and redevelopment process.
• Ensures timelines are maintained.
• Understands the rules and regulations to achieve the outlined standards to ensure compliance to brand, regulatory, and other standards.
• Manages the product / wear testing with end users, internal and external team, and any 3 party testing required.
• Assures 3 party testing of products to conform to vendor manual requirements and / or certifications is maintained and up to date.
• Directly responsible to assure the accuracy and maintenance of all tech packs, bill of materials and price information.
• Continually looking for innovative and technologically advanced products, materials, trims, and colors that meet the needs of the mission statement.

Specific responsibilities

EXPERIENCE / EDUCATION :

Physical Demands :

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