Lead Packs & Bags Product Developer for Elite Outdoor Gear

Simms Fishing Products; Bozeman (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Simms Fishing Products in Bozeman, MT is seeking a Sr. Product Developer, Packs & Bags to lead design and development from concept to production for premium angler gear.

You will collaborate with design, merchandising, sourcing and manufacturing to deliver durable, high-performance packs and bags that reflect the Simms heritage, balance cost, quality, and timelines, and support launches. Based in our Bozeman office, this senior role emphasizes technical construction knowledge, BOM creation,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Product Development, Industrial Design, Apparel Design, or a related field.
• 6–8+ years of product design and development experience, preferably with technical packs, bags, outdoor equipment, or performance soft goods.
• Strong knowledge of pack and bag construction, materials, hardware, components, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience developing technical specifications, Bills of Materials (BOMs), prototypes, and product costing.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to meet development timelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute design and development plans for Simms packs and bags, translating concepts into functional, commercially viable, and production-ready products.
• Refine concepts with design and product management teams, evaluating prototypes and balancing design intent with functionality, manufacturability, quality, and target costs.
• Create and maintain BOMs, technical specifications, material details, and construction requirements for assigned products.
• Coordinate prototyping, sample reviews, and iterative design refinements to validate construction, materials, performance, and product functionality.
• Identify and resolve design and manufacturing challenges early to ensure products can be consistently produced to the intended design and quality standards.
• Collaborate with factories, overseas development teams, and suppliers to evaluate materials, construction methods, components, and manufacturing feasibility.
• Review factory costing and BOMs, negotiate costs, and identify cost-engineering opportunities while protecting product quality and design integrity.
• Source and evaluate fabrics, materials, hardware, trims, and components to meet product performance, durability, aesthetic, and cost requirements.
• Manage product development timelines and deliverables from seasonal kickoff through final pre-production sample approval, ensuring alignment with launch calendars.
• Communicate development milestones, project risks, construction feedback, and proposed solutions to cross-functional partners and manufacturing teams.
• Facilitate regular product reviews with factory and overseas development partners to gather feedback and drive improvements in materials, construction, quality, and production efficiency.
• Partner with Creative Services, Sourcing, factories, and project management teams to coordinate photo shoot samples and ensure products are available for required marketing and launch deadlines.
• Coordinate the collection and verification of product weights and dimensions for hangtags, e-commerce, catalogs, and other product collateral.
• Identify and implement improvements to product development processes that increase efficiency, strengthen cross-functional collaboration, and improve product execution.
• At Revelyst, we wear many hats; additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Communication

Project management

Time management

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Presentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Product Development/Industrial Design/Apparel Design

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Simms Fishing Products in Bozeman, MT is seeking a Sr. Product Developer, Packs & Bags to lead design and development from concept to production for premium angler gear.

You will collaborate with design, merchandising, sourcing and manufacturing to deliver durable, high-performance packs and bags that reflect the Simms heritage, balance cost, quality, and timelines, and support launches. Based in our Bozeman office, this senior role emphasizes technical construction knowledge, BOM creation,