Fixed-Term Sustainable Product Developer (Hybrid/Remote)

Patagonia; California (MO); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Retirement plan

Leave of absence

Job summary

Patagonia is seeking a Product Developer – Fixed-Term Contract in Ventura, CA (Hybrid; preferred) or Remote. You will lead end-to-end development, turning concepts into safe, durable, and commercially viable styles that meet Patagonia’s quality and sustainability standards.

You will partner with Design, Production, Quality, Testing, and other teams to ensure construction, safety, fit, and performance while guiding factories on construction with clear specifications and BOMs.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related field (Product Development, Apparel/Textile Design, Technology, Merchandising, Engineering, or equivalent).
• Experience developing apparel with understanding of construction and safety standards.
• Strong skills creating technical specifications and construction illustrations in Adobe Illustrator.
• Knowledge of knit and/or woven construction, materials, pattern making, costing, embroidery, and surface applications.
• Understanding garment fit and guiding manufacturers on pattern and construction adjustments.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator, Excel, and Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to write clear, accurate, and actionable product specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development from concept to safe, durable, and functional designs.
• Serve as a technical expert for construction, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to keep projects on schedule.
• Coordinate factory communication for prototyping, costing, and timelines.
• Produce and own clear product specifications and BOMs.
• Manage prototype development, approvals, and delivery timing.
• Support accurate costing by understanding methods, materials, and labor.
• Collaborate with Quality and Field-Testing to meet durability and safety standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Product specification writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Patagonia is seeking a Product Developer – Fixed-Term Contract in Ventura, CA (Hybrid; preferred) or Remote. You will lead end-to-end development, turning concepts into safe, durable, and commercially viable styles that meet Patagonia’s quality and sustainability standards.

You will partner with Design, Production, Quality, Testing, and other teams to ensure construction, safety, fit, and performance while guiding factories on construction with clear specifications and BOMs.