Apparel Product Developer: Special Projects & Speed

The North Face; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 78,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Face in Denver seeks a Product Developer, Special Projects and Speed for apparel to drive development from design to production across multiple lines, aligning with brand direction and collaborating with Merchandising, Sourcing, and design teams. You will manage complex timelines, cost models, and technical specs to deliver high-quality products on schedule.

You will own the evolution of product from concept to samples to bulk production, balancing trends with performance,

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in product and technical development of performance apparel.
• Demonstrated knowledge of apparel fit analysis, grading, construction and patternmaking; candidates with patternmaking experience will receive strong consideration.
• Experience with or willingness to learn V-Stitcher 3D software for concept pattern creation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, and Flex PLM.
• Able to organize and prioritize workload across multi-phase product development projects with an understanding of critical path and process management.
• Demonstrated success working in cross-functional teams. Ability to effectively partner with Merchandisers, Designers, Sourcing, and external parties to turn creative visions into production-ready realities.
• Able to articulate technical details and project progress clearly to both technical and non-technical stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency throughout the product development cycle.
• Confidence to negotiate with internal and external stakeholders toward established project objectives.
• Exceptional time management and interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on fostering an inclusive culture of excellence and respect within the team.
• Flexibility to work and travel in an international environment across regions and time zones, including occasional early morning or evening meetings.

Responsibilities

• Manage timelines while proactively troubleshooting challenges to keep projects moving on time and delivered with a high standard of execution.
• Develop and manage cost models towards pre-determined GM% targets for each assigned product. Collaborate and negotiate with the Merchandising and Sourcing teams ensuring all projects meet financial parameters without compromising quality or sustainability. Complete detailed technical specifications in-full and on-time, that enable vendors to execute products efficiently and at cost (SMS & Bulk production).
• Translating designs into full specification packages and build out technical detailed bill of materials, construction details, size specs and grade rules
• Drive consistent execution of fit intent to align with design team through clear analysis of pattern corrections, visual adjustments and use of block patterns.
• Enter fit comments into PLM system clearly and effectively communicating changes to cross functional team members and partner factories.
• Developing strong relation with Regional Sourcing teams and work together with vendors to ensure all products meet required standards.
• Analyze market feedback and product performance data to refine existing products and influence future development efforts towards process and performance improvements. Actively seek opportunities for personal growth, with a focus on developing product category knowledge & expertise.

Skills

Apparel development

Fit analysis

Patternmaking

Cross-functional teamwork

Negotiation

Tools

V-Stitcher 3D

Microsoft Office

Adobe Illustrator

Flex PLM

Job description

The North Face in Denver seeks a Product Developer, Special Projects and Speed for apparel to drive development from design to production across multiple lines, aligning with brand direction and collaborating with Merchandising, Sourcing, and design teams. You will manage complex timelines, cost models, and technical specs to deliver high-quality products on schedule.

You will own the evolution of product from concept to samples to bulk production, balancing trends with performance,