Product Developer - Outerwear And Insulation - Fixed Term Contract (9-12 Months)

Role: Product Developer – Fixed Term Contract (9-12 months)
Reports to: Product Development- Outerwear and Insulation Team Lead
Scope: Individual Contributor
Years of Experience: 3+
Location: Ventura, CA
Duration: 9 months – 12 months
COVID-19 Vaccinations: Patagonia requires all employees to demonstrate proof of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of their employment.
The Product Developer for Outerwear and Insulation at Patagonia will manage and drive the creation process by transforming a designer’s sketch or two-dimensional rendering into a commercially viable product. You will guide the cross functional team in idea generation, material selection, construction, material sourcing and product testing. You will be responsible for managing communication directly with factories to create prototypes, test new concepts and refine the product’s construction and fit over multiple rounds of prototypes. You will work closely with factories and in-house partners to review and finalize development costs.
In addition, you will assist other product developers within the Outerwear and Insulation team with various aspects of product development. Your role will include but not be limited to: assisting with BOM updates and maintenance, spec updates and maintenance, scheduling and attending fittings, gathering and measuring samples, writing and organizing comments to factories as needed, etc.
The position requires extensive knowledge of apparel construction, product end-use, fit, and costing. You will support your various product categories and report all necessary performance metrics to the management team. You will be held accountable to the corporate calendar, as well as to the company’s financial goals.
What You’ll Do:

• Direct all aspects of the development process in order to achieve commercial viability of designs through collaboration with Fabric Sourcing, Design, Trim Development, Purchasing, Costing and Quality departments.
• Assist other developers in prototype evaluations.
• Manage timeline expectations in order to ensure each prototype and sales sample are delivered in a timely manner and that commercialization can commence on time.
• Ensure company standards for quality, function and reducing environmental impacts are met.
• Produce and maintain accurate product specifications for assigned styles.
• Assist other product developers in maintenance of bill of materials as needed.
• Develop and maintain accurate bill of materials for each assigned styles.
• Assist other product developers in maintenance of product specifications as needed.
• Assist the team and department in any other way as needed.
• Coordinate all factory communication for the development of your assigned styles.
• Oversee field and lab testing of products in collaboration with Quality and Field Testing.
• Lead the cross functional team to stay on calendar for various projects across multiple seasons.
• Responsible for execution of technical fit, instructing manufacturers on necessary changes in order to execute ideal fit for the end use.

Who You Are:

• Experienced – Understanding of basic apparel construction and familiarity with product specs, BOMs, measurement charts, cost sheets, garment fit, and materials. Proficient in Adobe Illustrator. PLM experience a plus.
• Meticulous – Extreme attention to detail with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Resilient – Able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and manage your time appropriately.
• Inclusive- Excited to collaborate across a diverse environment of individuals.
• Self-Starter – Skilled at taking initiative to jump in and get done what needs to get done. Champion problem solver.
• Environmentalist – Deeply passionate and committed to saving our home planet.
• Team Player – Establish positive relationships built on integrity and trust with internal and external partners.
• Adaptable – Exhibit flexibility and willingness to pivot as needed. Ability to report to several different individuals and teams and maintain appropriate understanding of shifting priorities.
• Curious- Interested to learn, ask questions, and willing to try new things.

Experience You Bring:

• Excellent understanding of the design, development and merchandising process from inception through to production.
• 3+ years’ experience in garment construction and product development.
• Comprehensive understanding of technical fit, and ability to fit both on model and on dress form as well as the ability to instruct a manufacturer on necessary changes to a pattern to influence the fit.
• Degree in a related field a plus (Apparel, Product Development, Technology).
• Working knowledge of PC/Mac with experience in PLM, FastFit360, Adobe Illustrator, Excel and Microsoft office.
• Proven performance history with domestic and offshore vendors and manufacturers.
• Knowledge of apparel construction, material construction and properties, pattern making, costing, etc.
• Understanding of product costing and ability to offer appropriate solutions to help meet category margin goals.

Pay range: $ 78,669.98 - 131,044.49 USD Annual
Hiring range: $90,000-$110,000
At Patagonia, pay ranges are assigned to a job based on the location specific market median of similar jobs according to 3rd party salary benchmark surveys. Individual pay within that range can vary for several reasons including skills/capabilities, experience, and available budget.
Employee Conduct
It is the responsibility of every employee to contribute to a positive, inclusive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with co-workers, customers, and vendors.
COVID-19 VACCINATIONS
Patagonia requires all employees who enter a Patagonia owned or operated facility or who physically interact with others as part of their job duties to demonstrate proof of receiving a COVID-19 vaccination as a condition of their employment.
Equal Employment Opportunity
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.