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: Responsible for execution of technical fit, instructing manufacturers on necessary changes in order to execute ideal fit for the end use. Lead the cross functional team to stay on calendar for various projects across multiple seasons. 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. Oversee field and lab testing of products in collaboration with Quality and Field Testing. Produce and maintain accurate product specifications for assigned styles. Assist other product developers in maintenance of product specifications as needed. Develop and maintain accurate bill of materials for each assigned styles. Assist other product developers in maintenance of bill of materials as needed. 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. Coordinate all factory communication for the development of your assigned styles. Ensure company standards for quality, function and reducing environmental impacts are met. Assist other developers in prototype evaluations. Assist the team and department in any other way as needed. Who You Are: Environmentalist – Deeply passionate and committed to saving our home planet. 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. Resilient – Able to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and manage your time appropriately. 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. Team Player – Establish positive relationships built on integrity and trust with internal and external partners. Meticulous – Extreme attention to detail with strong verbal and written communication skills. Self-Starter – Skilled at taking initiative to jump in and get done what needs to get done. Champion problem solver. Inclusive- Excited to collaborate across a diverse environment of individuals. Curious- Interested to learn, ask questions, and willing to try new things. Experience You Bring: 3 years’ experience in garment construction and product development. Degree in a related field a plus (Apparel, Product Development, Technology). Knowledge of apparel construction, material construction and properties, pattern making, costing, etc. Proven performance history with domestic and offshore vendors and manufacturers. Excellent understanding of the design, development and merchandising process from inception through to production. 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. Understanding of product costing and ability to offer appropriate solutions to help meet category margin goals. Working knowledge of PC/Mac with experience in PLM, FastFit360, Adobe Illustrator, Excel and Microsoft office. 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. Patagonia’s Mission Statement We're in business to save our home planet. Our Reason for Being At Patagonia, we appreciate that all life on earth is under threat of extinction. We aim to use the resources we have—our business, our investments, our voice and our imaginations—to do something about it. Patagonia grew out of a small company that made tools for climbers. Alpinism remains at the heart of a worldwide business that still makes clothes for climbing—as well as for skiing, snowboarding, surfing, fly fishing, mountain biking and trail running. These are silent sports. None require an engine; rarely do they deliver the cheers of a crowd. In each, reward comes in the form of hard-won grace and moments of connection with nature. As the climate crisis deepens, we see a potential, even probable end to such moments, and so we’re fighting to save them. We donate our time, services and at least 1 percent of our sales to help hundreds of grassroots organizations all over the world so that they can remain vigilant, and protect what’s irreplaceable. At the same time, we know that we risk saving a tree only to lose the forest—a livable planet. As the loss of biodiversity, arable soils, coral reefs and fresh water all accelerate, we are doing our best to address the causes, and not just symptoms, of global warming. Staying true to our core values during forty-plus years in business has helped us create a company we're proud to run and work for. To stay in business for at least forty more, we must defend the place we all call home.

Salary : $90,000 - $110,000