Sr. Product Developer- Packs

Sr. Product Development

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr. Product Development to join our team and lead product development of moto, bike, and outdoor packs and accessories (mid-goods). The Sr. Product Development will play a key role in launching innovative and performance-driven packs and accessories that meet the needs of bike, moto, and outdoor enthusiasts across the Adventure Sports platform of brands. This role oversees a team of international product developers, developing all products within defined feature, quality, cost, and timeline targets from brief to production.

Responsibilities :

• Oversee product development of all pack and accessory lines across multiple brands within the Adventure Sports platform, from concept ideation to production implementation.
• Oversee and guide dynamic team of international pack developers to manage pre-production process and review, color and graphic refresh, essential PLM deliverables, and SMU / BTS initiatives.
• Conduct research, exploration, and analysis to identify materials, construction techniques, and features that enhance pack functionality, durability, and aesthetics.
• Partner with design and product management teams in comprehensive prototype and costing reviews, to bring design vision to life within the confines of target costing.
• Source and evaluate materials and components, working with suppliers to ensure quality, performance, cost, and sustainability standards are met.
• Partner with factory teams to coordinate project calendars, establish prototype process and cadence, troubleshoot construction challenges, and cost engineer product builds.
• Participate in cross-functional stakeholder milestone meetings, to coordinate project actions, mitigate project risks, and communicate challenges and potential solutions.
• Oversee creation and management of Bill of Materials (BOMs) for all NPI pack projects.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to fulfill all calendared development deliverables, spanning from seasonal project kickoff to final pre-production sample approval.
• Manage communication flow with in-house and contract designers, overseeing calendar deadlines, organizing sample review meetings, and providing factory cost / construction feedback.
• Consult on seasonal development calendar creation in all pack product categories.
• Create, implement, and manage development process improvements with factory teams and raw material suppliers that create focus and increase workflow efficiency.
• Facilitate constructive feedback from factory and overseas development teams on construction and materials through regular prototype reviews.
• Partner with Product Management and QA teams to establish durability and performance testing protocols for finished products, ensuring compliance with industry regulation and market standards.
• Execute thorough factory cost BOM reviews and manage factory cost negotiation across assigned soft goods projects.

Pay Range :

Annual Salary : $90,000.00 - $121,000.00. 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!

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