melin Jr. Product Developer

archipelagocos; San Clemente (CA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary meals provided 3x weekly

Generous product gift program

Company bonus program

15 Days of PTO accrued annually

Dog friendly office

Job summary

archipelagocos is seeking a motivated Jr Product Developer in San Clemente, CA. This role involves collaborating with senior developers to ensure effective product development and maintenance. Key responsibilities include managing timelines, coordinating with suppliers, and maintaining product specifications.

The ideal candidate should have over 2 years of experience in product development, preferably in headwear or technical apparel, and demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in product development focusing on headwear, footwear, or technical apparel/accessories.
• Must manage multiple projects from concept to finished product within deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and work ethic are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing product development and ensuring timely delivery.
• Coordinate all phases of development from design handoff to compliance.
• Monitor and track all samples, trims, and fabric development approvals.

Skills

Product development experience

Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite

Strong organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree or applicable technical degree

Tools

Excel

Google Sheets

Centric

Asana

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Jr Product Developer to join our product team to help shape the future of melin headwear. Working hand-in-hand with our Senior Developers, you will touch every part of the development process. Your goal is simple: ensure our development team stays organized, our specs stay flawless, and our product remains the best in the world. The ideal candidate is flexible, hardworking, extremely detail oriented and will use these traits to bring new projects to life.

Role Requirements: Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the execution of all product development and on time proto/sample delivery to the development calendar.
• Consistently manage timelines with our manufacturing partners and material supply chain in an organized manner, alongside melin’s design and development calendar.
• Ensure that all product is developed within established target FOB cost to achieve company marginal goals.
• Build and maintain spec sheets.
• Operate with a complete understanding of the development process.
• Coordinate and own all phases of development from Design Handoff, Costing, Compliance.
• Build and manage a seasonal development tracking report document, keeping it up to date always ensuring accuracy.
• Review and communicate design, fit and construction comments to the supplier & maintain the seasonal style design comment sheet at each sample stage.
• Monitor & track all samples, trims, fabric, print, and color development approvals to/from Suppliers.
• Maintain and organize all submits and lab dips in seasonal binders.
• Assist in PLM entry for materials and trim libraries and building historical style entries.

What you will do

As our Jr Product Developer your day to day will include, but is not limited to:

• Submit technical development packages and specs to communicate intended construction and aesthetic details for each project to overseas development partners and factories.
• Interpret direction and feedback to communicate updates to the design team for updated tech packs and advise details to the factories.
• Examine all proto/DCS submits to assure all specifications are correct and following tech pack, specs, meet expected quality and accuracy standards.
• Participate in weekly meetings with overseas development team.
• Assist on production quality issues when necessary.
• Assist in sourcing of new materials, trims, and design concepts.

Experience & Qualifications

• 2+ years in Product development. Focusing on headwear, footwear, or technical apparel/accessories.
• Bachelor’s degree or applicable technical degree required.
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop), Excel and Google Sheets.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment with the ability to pivot well and turn around projects within 48-hours.
• Manage and execute multiple projects from concept to finished product within calendar deadline to ensure hitting design, development and GTM dates.
• Knowledge in Centric and Asana is a plus.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, work ethic, and teamwork.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.
• Detail oriented and self-motivated.
• Demonstrate a passion for premium product and brand building.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and adapt to change.
• Team player attitude required.

Location & Office Structure

This is an in-office hybrid position, mandatory 4 days per week in office in San Clemente, CA with the option to work from home 1 day per week. Subject to change without notice as per company guidelines.

Compensation

The salary range for this position is $70,000 to $75,000; salary is based on the experience that you bring to the position.

Benefits and Perks

• Complimentary meals provided 3x weekly
• Generous product gift program and all brand discounts
• Company bonus program
• 5 year and 10 year Milestone Anniversary travel gifts
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance in accordance with plan guidelines
• Company paid life insurance in accordance with plan guidelines
• 401k with employer match in accordance with plan guidelines
• 15 Days of PTO accrued annually, plus one additional day of PTO every year on your anniversary, and 3 Floating Holidays per year
• Paid beach and giveback days, bi-annual team building events and other in-person celebrations
• Work with talented and great people who share a love of melin
• Dog friendly office

Equal Employment Opportunity

Archipelago Companies values a diverse, inclusive, and entrepreneurial workforce and culture, and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you are unable to submit your application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at [e-mail]. Archipelago will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.