Product Developer, Softgoods and Accessories

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain comprehensive specification packages that accurately capture the product’s design intent, performance criteria, and commercial viability—including all materials, trims, accessories, and packaging components.
Deliver tech packs to vendors in accordance with the development calendar to ensure timely sampling and costing.
Receive, evaluate, and track product samples—including softgoods, accessories, trims, and packaging—for design accuracy, quality, and production feasibility.
Present development samples and cost information to Design, Merchandising, and Management teams for review and approval.
Partner with vendors during the initial development and sampling stages to confirm execution aligns with original design details and target cost parameters.
Collaborate in fittings with Technical Design, Merchandising, and Design teams; record and communicate comments to vendors.
Source, develop, and approve raw materials, trims, embellishments, hardware, and packaging appropriate to product type and brand positioning.
Track and manage lab dips, fabric/trim approvals, and packaging prototypes to ensure brand consistency across product lines.
Maintain clear and organized product documentation, ensuring visibility and accessibility for internal team members and cross‑department partners.
Coordinate with vendors and suppliers throughout the development cycle for timely communication of updates, sample approvals, and issue resolution.
Potentially travel domestically or internationally to visit factories, inspect developments, review production readiness, and address on‑site challenges.
Attend appropriate trade shows and vendor meetings to research industry trends in materials, trims, packaging innovation, and manufacturing techniques.
Qualifications

Accurately create all pages of specification packages, including Bill of Materials, construction details, and packaging specs.
Strong understanding of both knit and woven fabrics, accessories construction, and packaging materials.
Proficiency in Windows‑based applications (Word, Excel); PLM experience is a plus.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Strong attention to detail combined with conceptual and analytical thinking.
Effective time management skills and ability to balance multiple priorities.
Solid understanding of fit, pattern, construction, and finishing techniques.
Highly collaborative and comfortable working within cross‑functional teams.
Enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the Action Sports and Lifestyle industries.
Self‑starter capable of executing projects independently and meeting multiple deadlines.
Education and Experience

Associate’s Degree in Apparel Design, Product Development, or related field required; Bachelor’s preferred.
Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in product development, including soft goods, trims, accessories, and/or packaging.
Experience with Centric PLM is a plus.
Strong working knowledge of costing, sourcing, negotiation, manufacturing processes, and material performance.
Familiar with color management, sewing and assembly techniques, and packaging functionality.
Proven ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment to meet objectives within set timelines.
Collaborative mindset with strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across diverse teams and projects.
Pay and Benefits

Pay Range: Annual Salary: $72,400.00 - $83,000.00. The actual annual salary offered will be based on variables including experience, geographic location, education, and skills/achievements and will be mutually agreed upon at the time of offer.
We offer a highly competitive salary, comprehensive benefits including medical and dental, vision, disability and life insurance, 401K, PTO, paid holidays, gear discounts, and the ability to add value to an exciting mission.
Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer Protected Veteran/Disabled Revelyst is a collective of makers that design and manufacture performance gear and precision technologies.
All applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or transgender status), national origin, religion, age (40 and older), equal pay, disability or genetic information, and retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding, and any other characteristics protected by law.
The EEO Law poster is available here: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster.
If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e‑mail to careers@revelyst.com. Please note that this email address is for accommodation purposes only. Revelyst will not respond to inquiries for other purposes.

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