Product Developer ($75K - $85K + Amazing Benefits)

Malakye; Lafayette (CO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision (majority-em-

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Employee referral program

Discounts on branded merchandise

Job summary

Outdoor Collective LLC is seeking a Product Developer specialized in outerwear to drive development from tech pack to production, ensuring alignment with the designer vision and cost targets. You will manage BOMs, vendor communication, and maintain accurate product data in PLM systems.

Ideal candidates have 5–6 years in product development, preferably in outerwear, with a Design/Development bachelor’s degree.

Qualifications

• 5-6 years of product development experience, preferably with outerwear.
• A Design and/or Development Bachelor's degree is preferable and appreciated.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify garment construction to support designer vision and cost goals.
• Maintain all product details in PLM and prototype samples.
• Manage development process and BOMs from tech pack to production.
• Pre-cost new styles and pursue cost savings for margins.
• Plan development schedule and ensure timely deliverables.
• Coordinate with Design, Merchandising and Sourcing throughout the cycle.

Skills

Garment construction

Patternmaking

Product development

Costing/process

Communication

Excel

Illustrator

Education

Design/Development Bachelor's degree

Tools

PLM system

Excel

Illustrator

Job description

Outdoor Collective LLC is a multi-brand platform built around performance, culture, and authenticity in outdoor and action sports. Our portfolio includes Spyder, Spyder’s culture-driven sub-brand Venom, Billabong Snow, and Tommy Hilfiger Alpine.

Across every brand, we believe great marketing starts with a strong product, a clear point of view, and deep respect for the communities we serve. We’re looking for a talented creative who understands the snow space and can bring that understanding to life through disciplined execution, sharp storytelling, and seamless go-to-market leadership.

The Role

Product Developers maintain development of their assigned styles by serving as the liaison between the Category Merchandising Manager, Designer, Sourcing Team, and vendor. Product Developers create timely, accurate tech packs and Bill of Materials (BOMs), manage day-to-day style-specific communication with designated vendors, and, with the Category Merchandising Manager’s approval and guidance, deliver complete, accurate materials to production on schedule.

What You’ll Do

• Identifies garment construction and product functionality that supports designer vision, key costing requirements, and technical integrity.
• Fitting experience is a plus.
• Maintains all product details within the PLM system and various stages of prototype samples.
• Manage the entire development process and maintain BOMs from initial tech pack build-out to production-ready styles.
• Work to pre-cost new styles and endeavor to achieve cost savings in line with product margin goals set by the Category Merchandising Manager.
• Work with Fit Specialist to ensure product fit and consistency based on established specifications and block patterns, achieved through concise and in-depth fit analysis and communication to vendors.
• Measure and record garment measurements and assist the Fit Specialist with on-form and model fit reviews.
• Record and deliver all prototype comments and factory communication, track cost impacts of changes, communicate changes to all appropriate parties, and plan for next steps.
• Execute to the product development calendar for optimum efficiency while partnering with Design, Merchandising, and Operations.
• Plan and track to the development schedule to ensure timely completion of each stage of product deliverables.
• Analyze detailed cost sheets to confirm accuracy, including yields, adherence to BOM details, and to ensure the assigned products are meeting margin goals by estimating pre-costs and driving cost goals in collaboration with product managers and vendors.
• Achieve commercial viability of designs through collaboration with Merchandising, Design, Raw Mat, and Ops department.
• Work with sourcing leadership and vendor partners to successfully collaborate throughout the development process and provide guidance and vendor knowledge to determine the sourcing strategy for the season.

Responsibilities

• Stay in tune with the industry needs and customer base.
• Stay up on the state of the Ski and Outdoor market.
• Stay up on the competition's product.
• Stay in tune with the rules & regulations that go along with production of our product.
• Be prepared for potential travel to work on seasonal development with vendors (international and domestic).
• Be prepared for potential travel to attend sales meetings and select tradeshows.
• Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of: tech packs, matrices, margin reports and seasonal buy plans.

Competencies

• Strong knowledge of technical garment construction, fit, patternmaking, product creation, material construction, and the development lifecycle process a plus.
• Knowledge of costing process and evaluation.
• Understanding of Design and Merchandising roles in product lifecycle.
• Excellent problem solving, communication skills and strong written communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task, manage multiple projects, prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Highly detail-oriented, organized, and meticulous with follow-up.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• 5-6 years of experience in a product development, preferably with outerwear experience.
• A Design and/or Development Bachelor's degree is preferable and appreciated.

Language Skills

The individual must have the ability to:

• Read and interpret documents such as department memos, rep-reports, and pertinent periodicals and books.
• Write routine reports and correspondence.
• Speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Communicate clearly enough to translate vision to a party whose first language may not be English.

Reasoning Abilities

The individual must have the ability to:

• Solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills

To perform the job successfully, an individual should be at the following levels for the below software programs:

• Intermediate - Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
• Intermediate to Advanced - Illustrator 11.
• Beginning to Intermediate - Mac OSX, etc.

Outdoor Collective Benefits

• Salary range: $75,000–$85,000 depending on experience and qualifications.
• Eligible for a performance- and results-based yearly bonus.
• Premium discounts on branded merchandise.
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• Medical, Dental & Vision (majority employer-paid).
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Employee referral program.
• Commitment to inclusivity and equity.