Product Developer Job Description template and pdf with duties [2024]

Job summary 1

The Product Developer is responsible for the overall execution and development of the product, from concept through production with emphasis on category and performance materials within apparel. This position collaborates with the Product Development Manager, Technical Design, Materials, Design, Merchandising, Quality, and Production/Sourcing teams to execute product initiatives utilizing creative thinking and problem-solving skills.

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Proactively communicates deadlines with internal (Design, Merchandising, Product Development, Tech Design, Production,) and external teams (vendors and suppliers) to ensure product delivery dates are met.
Proactively communicates deadlines with internal (Design, Merchandising, Product Development, Tech Design, Production,) and external teams (vendors and suppliers) to ensure product delivery dates are met
- Maintains tracking of seasonal progress for associated approvals of all photos, trims, and fabrics. Evaluates submittals to ensure Company’s quality standards are met
- Tracks and monitors artwork/print development and approval processes in conjunction with Graphic Designer and Designer
- Tracks and monitors artwork/print development and approval processes in conjunction with Graphic Designer and Designer

Requirements & Skills 1

Good with working cross-functionally with all departments to 1-deliver the highest quality product in our market, and 2- communicate the product attributes and vision.
Maintain knowledge of industry trends and current events to align Company’s product line with industry progress and growth, as well as, company goals and strategies.
Leading seasonal “hand-off” meetings to the production team for the assigned product category.
2-4 of experience in product development.
- Experience in 3DEXPERIENCE and Browzwear is a must.
- SMU experience.
- Time management skills and meeting strict deadlines.

Job summary 2

The Product Developer works collaboratively with their key partners in the development of their styles and categories. As a Product Developer, you must know the total product development process, including garment costing, construction, fit evaluation, basic patternmaking, and a solid understanding of the development process from concept to commercialization/production. You will be working with various product creation partners (Product Design, Product Strategy, Pattern Engineers, Product Testing, and Materials), to drive the Development & Commercialization Process and ensure products meet or exceed our product performance and functionality standards.

Duties & Responsibilities 2

Own seasonal product category which could include but not be limited to; Outerwear, Baselayer, Fitness, Sportswear, and Children’s product.
Ability to drive forward and manage multiple projects from the brief stage through design, development, and start of production
Proactively organize & manage daily workflow that adheres to seasonal calendar milestones & development timelines. Ensures their manager is involved as needed.
Create and manage technical packages to assure documentation is current and accurate.
Measure and review proto samples based on the submitted tech pack.
Come prepared to fittings with proactive solutions to achieve product expectations on aesthetic, fit, and function of styles.
- Review, document and communicate changes, test results, and requirements of samples to our Vendor Partners.
- Participate in seasonal virtual Vendor meetings, to work with manufacturers and suppliers on current and future development projects. Minimal travel may be required.
- Ability to communicate and implement process improvement plans at both the factory level & internal creation team level.

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Job summary 3

We are looking for a Product Developer to join our growing team and support our goal of creating innovative, affordable, and quality products! This role will focus on sourcing suppliers and materials for our production department and working with various levels of our supply chain to support our Shop team. The person stepping into this role should have experience developing golf apparel and products and communicating with suppliers regarding each step of the production process. We are looking for someone with great attention to detail, flexibility, and knowledge of current fashion, market, and consumer trends in the golf industry.

Duties & Responsibilities 3

Work to find suppliers for various products that reach our cost, time, and quality goals
Oversee production and maintain supplier communication through stages of sampling, tech packs, and delivery
Help identify product, sustainability, and efficiency opportunities for improvement
- Receive, track, organize, and distribute incoming items such as samples, headers, materials, lab dips, and strike-offs
- Create products and warehouse receiving orders in our distribution platforms
- Facilitate and manage our cost and order units structure to negotiate ideal prices and quantities with suppliers

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Job summary 4

The Product Developer will create new products and programs that make solar and storage adoption easier and more value for customers. Helping our customers move to clean energy sources is one of the pillars of our decarbonization strategy as we strive toward a clean, fair and affordable energy future. The Product Developer is responsible for product and program development activities from conception through design, business case development, go-to-market strategy, regulatory approval, and ongoing management.

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Requirements & Skills 4

BA in a business-related field or BS in engineering or economics
Experience identifying and synthesizing customer problems
Experience working with subject-matter experts to develop innovative solutions to customer problems
Experience building consensus across diverse groups of stakeholders
- Experience developing financial forecasts and business models
- Experience gathering support for new initiatives among senior leaders and external stakeholders
- Knowledge of the clean energy industry, utility operations, and energy regulation is preferred

Job summary 5

The Product Developer is responsible for bringing new ideas forth through ideation to concept development, while also seeing them through development to commercialization. This position will span ideation, rapid prototyping, engaging with consumers for concept development, hands-on bench work, pilot plant test work, conducting industrial tests in plants, leading industrial product launches, evaluation of analytical measurements, and the management of R&D tasks to ensure stage gate progression. The candidate must be able to represent R&I interests to multiple internal cross-functional partners and external partners during all projects as well as inspire the business and our R&I team to innovation opportunities to pursue.

Duties & Responsibilities 5

Foster innovative ideas and products in new categories beyond the current portfolio range
Lead key innovation and/or sustainability program strategy initiatives
Use technical insight to develop formulations and processes to deliver on consumer expectations, food safety, cost, and timing requirements
Develop and commercialize product formulas, processing procedures, and raw material specifications that support business objectives
Collaborate with our suppliers and provide technical briefs to pursue new technologies/capabilities
- Design and execute bench, pilot, and plant trials for new and improved products, analyze test results, and translate these into actionable next steps
- Collaborate in the design of consumer tests, organize sample production, and ensure product quality for the consumer test
- Manage projects according to stage gate needs

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Job summary 6

The Product Developer is primarily responsible for the creation of accessible, responsive, and interactive online content underlying new digital products.

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Requirements & Skills 6

The successful candidate will possess 1-2 years of relevant industry experience in front-end or full-stack web development.
- Proficiency in Node, npm, Angular, React, Git, HTML5, JQuery, CSS (SASS/LESS), integration testing, and a working knowledge of Adobe CS and Microsoft Office are highly preferred.
- The successful candidate has the demonstrated ability to work in a geographically dispersed
- development team. Excellent interpersonal, communication, and time management skills are essential.

Job summary 7

The primary responsibilities of the Product Developer are to contribute to the development, engineering, and specifications processes of innovative and technologically advanced products that meet the needs of the Company’s customers and end users. The Product Developer is responsible for engineering the highest level of innovative and quality products and executing the product development timeline in conjunction with the timelines of the Company’s business strategies. They work to develop products that meet or exceed predetermined gross margin targets and communicate the specifications and product details to the Sourcing organization and Suppliers.

Duties & Responsibilities 7

Manages the development process of company product lines as assigned.
Plans and tracks the development schedule of all products to ensure a timely completion following the predetermined product development calendar.
Ensures both the technical superiority and the product quality/integrity of all products falling under their responsibilities.
Develops products, recommends materials, and construction techniques that meet Design expectations and meet or exceed predetermined gross margin targets.
Ensures execution of fit intent and fit consistency through clear analysis, documentation, communication, adherence to fit standards, and use of block patterns.
Creates the specifications for the products, publishes and maintains all records, style files, and samples associated with the product and related programs.
- Partners with Product and Material Sourcing and manufacturers to develop new materials, construction techniques, processes, and samples used to create innovative and technically superior products each season.
- Interacts with the Product Director, Product Manager, Design, Marketing, Sales, and Quality Assurance to distribute product technical details and assure the accuracy, legality, and integrity of all product performance claims.
- Performs these and other duties as assigned.

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Job summary 8

The Product Developer works autonomously and consistently analyzes, cultivates, and drives their business forward. This role will analyze their business to identify cost trends with suppliers to drive sharper cost negotiations each season. The Product Developer is responsible for developing target price points with suppliers and drives the negotiation process to achieve costs that meet or exceed targets. They will understand the trends in the business to effectively manage the product development cycle and report to leadership any negative trends (i.e. cost increases, capacity issues, etc.) with suggested solutions to course correct. The Product Developer foresees possible delays in the pipeline and course corrects before an issue arises. From time to time, this role may be asked to help train other team members on best practices.

Duties & Responsibilities 8

Deliver a quality product at or exceeding cost targets and execute the Design aesthetic.
Drives costing process with suppliers and delivers viable cost solutions to internal partners.
Proactively reviews cost roll-ups for accuracy and analyzes their business to achieve margin goals.
Proactively analyzes the business to identify costing or delivery trends with suppliers to assist Director with vendor base and seasonal allocation strategies.
Identifies issues, clearly communicates the problem internally/externally, and offers solutions to course correct promptly.
Fit Samples: Receives & logs fit samples. Reviews samples for accuracy with Design before handing garments to TD for the fitting. Pulls reference samples for the fitting. Attends fitting, takes notes, and relays next steps to suppliers.
- Sends comments & communicates clearly and purposefully with overseas teams to drive the business forward.
- Receives packages & reviews for initial feedback before passing to Design for review/approval.
- Identifies opportunities to improve the development process and makes suggestions to Director to continuously improve season after season.

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Job summary 9

As part of our product creation team, your role as Product Developer is to drive the development process from concept to commercialization/ production, functioning as the technical and business resource. In this role, you are responsible for the managing and development of new models through SMS and pre-production. You will be working with various product creation groups (product strategy, design, engineering, technical services, etc.) to drive the technical package process and ensure products meet or exceed our quality standards. This role is responsible for generating and communicating ideas regarding the overall specification, performance, and value of our products to our manufacturing resources.

Duties & Responsibilities 9

Create and manage Technical Packages to assure documentation is current and production ready, including detailed component BOMs and Color/Graphic specifications.
Display an in-depth knowledge of bike component specification and compatibility, with the ability to apply to cost and lead time parameters.
Plan and execute project development according to the seasonal critical dates that lead to on–time delivery of samples and production confirmation.
- Partner with design, engineering, and product team personnel to ensure that models meet the cost and quality objectives of the organization.
- Review, document, and communicate changes, test results, and requirements of samples to our factory resources.
- Effectively collaborate with manufacturers and suppliers on current and future development projects.

Requirements & Skills 9

3-5 years experience in the product development/product management of bikes or outdoor gear
Advanced knowledge of product development and bike component specification
Current computer hardware and software proficiency - MS Office suite; Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
Accurate, detailed, and highly organized work methods
Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills related to bike assembly, construction, and production
Ability to build and maintain bike samples, evaluate and troubleshoot compatibility issues
- Self-directed with the ability to manage individual workload priorities and relate to the overall needs of the team
- Ability to anticipate how a decision made can affect our customers, our strategic partners, other departments, and the product in general – always looking out for what is best for our end consumer
- Willingness to go above and beyond by diving into the details, improving products and processes, and helping out whenever necessary

Job summary 10

As our Product Developer, you'll be responsible for building and managing a portfolio of seasonal products and working with a diverse group of peers.

Duties & Responsibilities 10

Provides project and process management for converting a project brief and a two-dimensional design rendering into a three-dimensional sample that meets the needs of the team and the consumer and that can be successfully and profitably commercialized and produced.
Independently leading the development process, including sampling and prototyping across geographies, to achieve the ultimate goal of on-time manufacturability of quality and crafted, proven and tested, sustainable and cost-effective product that ultimately meets the performance criteria and original design intent.
Builds and revises appropriate documentation for assigned products; ensures all appropriate development documentation is maintained including product specs and prototype notes. Racks and facilitates sampling and prototyping for products; identifies and addresses key issues and challenges in construction/manufacturing and plans accordingly to deliver proven and tested products.
Monitors and communicates progress and challenges throughout the product testing process to meet product integrity requirements.
Keeps abreast of market trends, category goals, new technology, and consumer needs throughout the development process and engages appropriately to ensure projects are completed within corporate guidelines and goals for all facets of product creation.
Serves the consumer through in-depth knowledge of what they need. Driving the team to decisions with a consumer-first mentality.
- With moderate level supervision, leads the development process, including sampling and prototyping across geographies, to achieve the ultimate goal of on-time manufacturability of quality and crafted, proven and tested, sustainable and cost-effective product that ultimately meets the performance criteria and original design intent.
- Leads and manages meeting organization, communication, decision-making, and information about projects, including project planning, BOM Management, data integrity, and involvement of functional team members.
- Identifies and exposes potential challenges during the product creation process, leads the team to consensus by applying critical thinking, fact-based decision-making, and a high level of problem-solving skills to provide options, recommendations, and ultimately a resolution.

Requirements & Skills 10

Bachelor’s degree
Minimum 4 years combined project management experience relevant to the product-related role.
Experienced project manager with critical thinking & analytical abilities towards problem solving.
- Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills with an ability to clearly articulate goals and objectives.
- Ability to champion sophisticated projects both cross functionally and vertically within the organization.
- Solid understanding of product construction, materials, and the product creation life cycle.

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