Product Developer – Temporary

Role Overview

• Executing the development of product from design maker phase (concept) and intent through to pre-production readiness
• Supporting and influencing the development process to achieve commercial viability of designs through partnership and collaboration with Product Creation, Commercialization and Quality
• Partnering and collaborating with Design, Pattern Making and Sample Sewers to ensure concepts and prototypes meet established fit, quality and construction standards going into pre-production
• Compiling product materials/construction information, and maintain accurate documentation of BOM and technical specifications that will contribute in efficient raw material sourcing and purchasing and accurately produced finished product
• Executing to calendar deliverables, including but not limited to concept sample and prototype development, material validation, estimated costing, initial quality evaluation and approval requirements with key stakeholders
• Ensuring accurate cost estimates and that price targets are achievable to meet and/or exceed target FOB
• Contributing to the creation and evolution of construction standards in conjunction with the QA team
• Working in conjunction with the Product Merchandising, Product Creation and Marketing teams to ensure all external product communication accurately reflects model requirements and specifications
• Communicating opportunities for process improvement with a lean-forward attitude to drive evolution within our Product Creation process
• Supporting the Senior Product Developers with special projects as needed
• Supporting the onboarding and training of new Development Team Assistant hires
• Compiling project scope, activities, and expenditures of projects deemed to be eligible for submission to funding programs (SR&ED, IRAP, NRC, MITACS, etc.) as required

Requirements

• 4+ years’ experience in product development (developing product/process) with a focus on technical, innovative apparel and equipment
• Undergraduate Degree OR equivalent industry training, certification, or related business experience
• Experience effectively communicating with, and travelling to domestic and offshore vendors and manufacturers
• Experience in product costing and negotiation skills
• Comprehensive understanding of design intent, product aesthetics, construction, production and fit
• Complete understanding of the product lifecycle process
• from ideation to consumer
• Strong knowledge of raw materials, technical construction, and sourcing
• Detail and accuracy oriented with strong organizational skills
• Demonstrate initiative, agility and commitment
• Proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
• Goal driven with a results-oriented attitude
• Effectively balance autonomy and collaboration
• Remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
• Inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
• Passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it
• Thrive in a fast paced, diverse, ever evolving and values led environment
• Proven mentorship ability
• Excellent interpersonal and communication (written and verbal) skills
• Seek to execute the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions with an unwavering commitment to do right