Apparel Product Developer - Revelyst

We are seeking an experienced Apparel Product Developer I to join our Outdoor Performance platform team. The Outdoor Performance strategic priorities are to be consumer-first focused, lead with power brands, and invest inwards. We will create product innovation and deliver scale through shared product design and development teams focused around four major categories: Soft Goods, Hard Goods and Equipment, Outdoor Cooking, as well as IOT and Connected Devices.

In the Product Developer I role within Revelyst, the focus lies on overseeing the creation and implementation of apparel product lines. Developers in this position play a crucial role in ensuring that products are brought to market in a timely and cost-effective manner, all the while staying true to the product vision. Collaboration with colleagues from various departments is key to achieving these goals successfully.

The Developer I requires a multifaceted approach, involving not only technical expertise but also a deep understanding of market demands and consumer preferences. By working closely with cross-functional teams, Developers can incorporate diverse perspectives and insights into the product development process, ultimately leading to the creation of innovative and appealing apparel lines. This collaborative effort is essential for aligning the final products with the company's values and vision, thus fulfilling the dual purpose of meeting business objectives, and making a positive impact on both customers and the environment.

This position reports to the Sr. Development Director of Outdoor Performance –Softgoods and is based out of Bozeman, Montana.

As the Product Developer I you will have an opportunity to:

• Create Bill of Materials (BOMs) and coordinate prototyping of assigned soft good designs across the multiple business channels.
• Manage sourcing, cost negotiation, and final approval of all trims utilized in soft good design.
• Working knowledge to project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively to meet launch deadlines.
• Participate in daily product team meetings with cross-functional teams, to coordinate project actions, mitigate project risks, and communicate challenges and potential solutions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to fulfill all calendared development deliverables, spanning from seasonal project kickoff to final pre-production sample approval.
• Partner with design and product management teams in comprehensive prototype and costing reviews, to bring design vision to life within the confines of target costing.
• Participate in communication with contract designers by communicating calendar deadlines, organizing and participating in sample review meetings, and providing factory cost / construction feedback.
• Participate in factory development process improvements that increase workflow efficiency.
• Facilitate constructive feedback from factory and overseas development teams on construction and materials through regular product reviews.
• Maintain regular email and skype communication with factory contacts, overseas development team, and suppliers regarding project status, and calendar timing.
• Execute thorough factory cost BOM reviews and participate in factory cost negotiation for assigned styles.
• Work on the procurement and input of seasonal softgoods weights and dims for hangtag, web, and catalogue collateral.
• Participate in photo shoot sample process through collaboration with creative services team, sourcing team, factory contacts, and project management.
• Partner with factory and design teams to cost engineer assigned styles during factory direct development trips.

You have:

• 3-5 years of experience in softgoods product development.
• Experience coordinating activities across multiple departments and stakeholders
• Good working knowledge of Illustrator, Excel, Word, Outlook
• Proven ability to coordinate across functional teams
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to easily transition from macro thinking to micro thinking
• Good judgment with the ability to drive timely and sound decisions
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Demonstrated ability to lead a meeting and keep the topics relevant
• Excellent problem recognition and collaboration skills for resolution
• Ability to escalate issues in a concise and timely manner
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines