Product Developer II

Signature Products Group; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible PTO

Dog-friendly office

Onsite gym

Team events

Learning and growth

Job summary

Signature Products Group is seeking a Product Developer II in Salt Lake City, UT. You will take products from concept to market, leveraging knowledge of materials, construction, and manufacturing to deliver results for brands and customers.

You\'ll own BOMs and specs, collaborate with design and product teams, and manage development assets. A strong background in PLM, sourcing, and cut-and-sew techniques will help you succeed in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience bringing physical product from concept to market.
• Working knowledge of product development, vendor relationships, and cut-and-sew manufacturing.
• Solid knowledge of sourcing, costing, and logistics.
• Background in materials, trims, and embellishment techniques.
• Experience with PLM or other material and product management tools.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with CLO and Solidworks experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead product commercialization to meet consumer expectations, cost targets, and timelines.
• Own BOMs, tech specs, color specs, fit specs, and assets with factory partners.
• Lead all sample iterations and tracking for your category.
• Prototype, pattern, and research the market to test early proof-of-concept ideas.
• Keep every project on track and manage development assets in PLM.
• Lead factory communications and monitor vendors to meet deadlines and costs.

Skills

Product development

Vendor relationships

Cut-and-sew manufacturing

Sourcing & costing

Project management

PLM experience

Tools

PLM software

Adobe Creative Suite

SolidWorks

CLO

Job description

Join Signature Products Group®

We turn ideas into impact. At Signature Products Group® (SPG), we design, develop, manufacture, and distribute licensed products for some of the world's most recognized brands, including Carhartt, Skechers, Browning, Fox Racing, and Hooey.

Collaboration drives how we build. Innovation turns bold ideas into real products. Adaptation keeps us moving forward through change. Accountability means owning our decisions and following through. Affinity turns customers into champions. And humility keeps us grounded, knowing great ideas can come from anywhere.

About the Role

Love turning a great idea into a real, physical product? As a Product Developer II, you'll take products from concept to market, bringing your deep knowledge of materials, construction, and manufacturing to deliver what consumers, brands, and our business need. You're a creative problem solver who communicates ideas clearly, both verbally and visually, and is always looking for better tools and smarter ways to work.

What You'll Do

Product Commercialization

• Lead product commercialization to hit consumer expectations, cost targets, and timelines
• Partner with the product and design teams on products, components, and trims that meet quality and appearance expectations
• Own BOMs, tech specs, color specs, fit specs, and other assets that bring product to life with factory partners
• Lead all sample iterations and tracking for your category
• Prototype, pattern, and research the market to test early proof-of-concept ideas

Organization and Tracking

• Keep every project on track, flagging conflicting priorities and collaborating on solutions that work for all stakeholders
• Own the PLM database and the physical storage of development assets

Strategic Sourcing

• Lead factory communications and clearly convey product changes and revisions
• Monitor vendors and suppliers to keep timelines and deadlines on target, and address issues before they grow
• Use costing analytics and negotiation skills to hit target costs and advance development

Requirements

What You Bring

• Proven experience developing physical product from concept to market
• Working knowledge of product development, vendor relationships, and cut-and-sew manufacturing
• Solid knowledge of sourcing, costing, and logistics
• Background in materials, trims, and embellishment techniques
• Experience with PLM or other material and product management tools
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with CLO and Solidworks experience
• Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple timelines
• A self-starter's mindset: you enjoy open-ended projects, collaborate well, and adapt quickly

If this sounds like your kind of team, we'd love to hear from you.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Great work deserves great perks. We've got you covered with a competitive compensation package — plus a few extras that make the day-to-day genuinely enjoyable: think flexible PTO, a dog-friendly office (yes, really), an onsite gym, fun team events, and plenty of room to keep learning and growing.

The Essentials:

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Short-term & long-term disability
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays