Commercialization Developer

Patagonia; Ventura (CA); Hybrid; USD 99,300 - 113,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Retirement plans

Leave of absence plans

Job summary

Patagonia is hiring a Commercialization Developer based in Ventura, CA, to lead the commercialization of assigned styles from prototype to production, ensuring design integrity and manufacturability.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in product development, strong project management skills, and deep knowledge of apparel construction. This hybrid role includes benefits such as medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in product development or technical apparel roles.
• Experience creating and maintaining technical specifications and documentation.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercialization of styles from prototype to production.
• Communicate daily with factory partners on timelines and construction.
• Manage product data in Patagonia’s PLM system.

Skills

Apparel construction

Fit and grading

Project management

Analytical problem-solving

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Degree in Product Development or related field

Tools

PLM systems

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: Commercialization Developer
Team: Commercialization
Scope: Individual Contributor, P3
Years of Experience: 5+
Location: Ventura, CA, Hybrid

What You’ll Do

• Lead commercialization of assigned styles from prototype approval to production readiness, preserving design intent, functionality, and scalable execution for bulk production.
• Use sound judgment and analytical problem-solving to address construction, manufacturability, costing, and data issues.
• Serve as a technical expert in construction, fit, grading, and production, identifying risks early and driving solutions.
• Manage daily communication with factory partners on key areas including samples and prototyping, construction and costing, and timelines and issue resolution.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete product data in Patagonia’s PLM system, run integrity checks, and lead issue resolution.
• Oversee size set approvals to keep bulk production on schedule.
• Review cost sheets and construction methods to provide manufacturability and cost guidance for sourcing decisions.
• Support re‑sourcing initiatives and onboarding of new factory partners while ensuring alignment with Patagonia standards.
• Provide flexible support across adjacent responsibilities, including development support, data maintenance, and sample evaluation during peak workload periods.
• Use 3D tools to support business initiatives.

Who You Are

• Mission Driven: Committed to Patagonia’s environmental and social values.
• Technically Skilled: Deep understanding of apparel construction, fit, grading, BOMs, costing, and manufacturability.
• Growth Mindset: Approaches challenges with curiosity and adaptability.
• Strong Communicator: Able to influence partners, adapt communication to different audiences, and lead effective meetings.
• Problem Solver: Uses judgment and evaluation to resolve diverse issues.
• Self‑Directed: Manages multiple styles, timelines, and priorities independently.
• Detail Oriented: Ensures accuracy in product data, specifications, and communication.
• Collaborative: Builds strong relationships across teams and global partners.
• Resilient: Thrives in fast‑paced environments with shifting demands.

Experience You Bring

• Degree in a related field (Product Development, Apparel/Textile Design, Technology, Merchandising, Engineering, or equivalent experience).
• 3–5 years of experience in product development, commercialization, or technical apparel roles.
• Strong project management skills with proven ability to manage multiple styles and timelines.
• Experience creating and maintaining technical specifications, BOMs, and construction documentation.
• Understanding of garment construction, materials, patternmaking, costing, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience evaluating prototypes, size sets, and pre‑production samples.
• Proficiency with PLM systems, 3D, Adobe Illustrator, Excel, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to write clear, accurate, and actionable product specifications and evaluations.
• Ability and flexibility to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Hiring Range

$99,300–$113,800 USD Annual

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, retirement and leave of absence plans.

Workplace Location Overview

This position is Hybrid, with a standard schedule of Tuesday – Thursday on‑site and remote work on other days. Occasional additional office visits may be required for team events or critical meetings.

Employee Conduct

It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co‑workers, customers and vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.