Product Developer - End-to-End, Fixed-Term (Hybrid/Remote)

Patagonia; Ventura (CA); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Remote option within United States

Job summary

Patagonia in Ventura is seeking a Product Developer - Fixed-Term to lead the end-to-end development of apparel and related products, transforming design concepts into safe, durable styles that meet Patagonia's quality and environmental standards.

You will partner with Design, Production, and Quality to ensure construction, fit, and safety requirements are met, while managing BOMs, prototypes, costing, and PLM data entry.

Qualifications

• Degree in a related field (Product Development, Apparel/Textile Design, Engineering, or equivalent).
• Experience developing apparel/products with an understanding of construction and safety standards.
• Strong skills creating technical specifications and construction illustrations using Adobe Illustrator.
• Knowledge of knit and/or woven construction, materials and properties, pattern making, costing, embroidery, and surface applications.
• Ability to write clear, accurate, and actionable product specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end development of products from concept through production.
• Serve as a technical expert in construction, quality standards, and safety requirements.
• Partner cross-functionally to keep projects on calendar and adjust timelines as needed.
• Coordinate factory communication related to prototyping, costing, and timelines.
• Produce, maintain, and own product specifications and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Manage prototype development, approvals, and delivery timing, including off-calendar exploration.
• Support accurate costing by understanding construction methods, materials, and labor.
• Collaborate with Quality and Field-Testing teams to ensure durability and safety.
• Uphold Patagonia standards for quality, function, safety, and environmental impact.
• Maintain complete product data entry in Patagonia's PLM system.
• Foster collaborative relationships with cross-functional partners and factory teams.

Skills

Product development

Quality standards

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail-oriented

Communication

Education

Degree in related field (Product Development, Apparel/Textile Design, Engineering, or equivalent)

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Patagonia in Ventura is seeking a Product Developer - Fixed-Term to lead the end-to-end development of apparel and related products, transforming design concepts into safe, durable styles that meet Patagonia's quality and environmental standards.

You will partner with Design, Production, and Quality to ensure construction, fit, and safety requirements are met, while managing BOMs, prototypes, costing, and PLM data entry.