End-to-End Sock Product Developer

Darn Tough Vermont / Cabot Hosiery Mills; Waterbury (VT); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cabot Hosiery Mills, maker of premium socks, seeks a Product Developer for the Wide Open brand in Waterbury, VT. You will guide the product from concept through production, coordinating with design, marketing, and external partners to ensure timely, quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include managing fit, tech packs, and timelines while collaborating with the Brand Manager and Product Development Manager to drive innovative sock concepts for both B2B and D2C channels. Travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant design/engineering field with strong apparel development experience.
• Experience with sock/hosiery manufacturing is preferred.
• Strong 3D thinking and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage cross-functional projects and timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead full sampling timeline from prototype to production hand-off.
• Collaborate with Product Development Manager, Design team and cross-functional partners.
• Coordinate with Brand Manager, VP of Product and Innovation to inform planning and investment decisions.
• Manage tech packs, fit sessions, and approvals.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Provide support to Customer Service as requested.

Skills

Knit construction

Pattern making

3D thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design, Patternmaking/Apparel Manufacturing, Textiles/Knitwear Design, Industrial Design, or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLM

Microsoft Office

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Cabot Hosiery Mills, maker of premium socks, seeks a Product Developer for the Wide Open brand in Waterbury, VT. You will guide the product from concept through production, coordinating with design, marketing, and external partners to ensure timely, quality outcomes.

Responsibilities include managing fit, tech packs, and timelines while collaborating with the Brand Manager and Product Development Manager to drive innovative sock concepts for both B2B and D2C channels. Travel as needed.