Product Developer

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United States.

📋 Description

• Take charge of the product development process from initial concept to production across various product categories.

• Convert design ideas into technically sound and commercially viable products.

• Create detailed product specifications, including materials, trims, construction methods, and functional requirements.

• Identify potential development challenges early and proactively address issues before they affect timelines or product quality.

• Keep a strong grasp of development calendars and critical milestones to ensure deadlines are achieved.

• Apply keen aesthetic judgment and product taste to ensure alignment with brand standards.

• Leverage extensive knowledge of fabric, construction, and fit to influence development decisions.

• Assess and review prototypes and samples to confirm they meet design intent, quality standards, and performance criteria.

• Collaborate with both domestic and international vendors to create prototypes, samples, and pre-production units.

• Effectively communicate technical requirements and offer actionable feedback to factories.

• Oversee sample tracking, development timelines, and vendor communication across multiple projects.

• Foster strong relationships with factory partners to facilitate efficient product development and execution.

• Source and assess fabrics, trims, hardware, and components that align with product and cost specifications.

• Work closely with sourcing teams and vendors to meet target costs while preserving product integrity.

• Maintain development calendars and ensure all key milestones are met across all product programs.

• Collaborate with Design and Technical Development teams to evaluate samples based on fabric, color, construction, durability, functionality, and overall product quality.

⛳️ Requirements

• Over 6 years of product development experience in apparel, accessories, or consumer products.

• Proven experience in developing soft goods across all categories, including apparel, accessories, and bags.

• Strong knowledge of fabrics, trims, hardware, and construction techniques.

• Experience collaborating with overseas vendors and global manufacturing partners.

• Ability to provide clear visual and technical feedback to vendors.

• Excellent organizational and project management skills.

• Familiarity with PLM systems and managing product data.

• Proficiency in Excel and product development tools.

• Outstanding communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• Generous paid time off

• Company-covered health insurance

• 5% 401k match

• Discounts on all Comfrt products