Outdoor Product Development & Production Lead

Raider Research / Raide; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Raide, a Boulder-based brand crafting high-performance mountain gear, seeks a Product Development & Production Manager to bring Raide products from concept to production. You'll partner with the Design Director, founders, and factory partners to ensure performance and quality meet Raide's standards.

The role sits at the center of the product creation process, reviewing fits, discussing construction with Vietnam-based partners, updating BOMs, and driving projects from prototype to final

Qualifications

• 4 - 8+ years of experience developing technical outdoor products.
• Experience working directly with overseas factories.
• Understanding of apparel construction, softgoods and/or technical equipment.
• Ability to read a tech pack and immediately spot what needs to change.
• Exceptionally organized without becoming rigid; strong problem-solving.
• Clear communication across time zones and cultures.

Responsibilities

• Drive products from concept approval through commercialization.
• Manage the development calendar across apparel, equipment and accessories.
• Coordinate timelines from proto to fit to wear test through to sales samples and production samples.
• Work closely with factory partners to solve technical challenges.
• Ensure products are production-ready while maintaining design intent.
• Create and maintain detailed tech packs.
• Build and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Manage specifications and grading.
• Review construction details and manufacturing methods.
• Track design revisions across every stage of development.
• Maintain colour standards, trims and material libraries.
• Identify opportunities for material innovation in partnership with the Design Director and supplier network.
• Coordinate material sourcing, sampling, testing, and approvals throughout the development process.
• Ensure materials are available and delivered on time to support milestones.
• Build strong relationships with factory partners across Asia; communicate diligently with manufacturers.
• Troubleshoot development and production challenges; review samples.
• Maintain seasonal calendars and milestone tracking; support line reviews.

Skills

Product development

Production management

Factory partnerships

Technical execution

Project management

Materials sourcing

Quality control

Cross-cultural comms

Job description

Raide, a Boulder-based brand crafting high-performance mountain gear, seeks a Product Development & Production Manager to bring Raide products from concept to production. You'll partner with the Design Director, founders, and factory partners to ensure performance and quality meet Raide's standards.

The role sits at the center of the product creation process, reviewing fits, discussing construction with Vietnam-based partners, updating BOMs, and driving projects from prototype to final