Rocky Mountain ATV/MC is looking for a Textile Product Developer to join their product development team to develop products within assigned categories from concept to completion.
Requirements
- Knowledge of manufacturing practice and methods in the garment industry, including sewing, materials, construction layout, and pattern making.
- High proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office.
- Experience in Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop; project management software is a plus.
- Broad understanding of the development process, create tech packs, work directly with vendors.
- Broad understanding of the garment construction, material, and trims.
- Understanding of materials, structures, functions, and how they can be used in the development process.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the design, manufacturing, and production process.
Responsibilities
- Develop products within assigned categories from concept to completion.
- Coordinate with designer and PLM to create in-depth market research to determine market needs and demands.
- Provide improvements to the development process.
- Create and maintain sample and development calendar.
- Manage fittings & fit comments throughout the development process.
- Manage competitive benchmarking, product features, and product opportunities options.
- Create development reviews for vendors, this includes identifying changes, next steps, sizing, etc.
Other
- 3-5 years’ experience within the product development field.
- An interest, or active participation, in the powersports industry is HIGHLY PREFERRED.
- Highly organized, self-starter with the drive to manage vendor partnerships and projects effectively with minimal supervision.
- Ability to effectively problem solve a variety of issues, while maintaining a solution-based approach.
- A desire to guide and foster growth in a collaborative team environment within multiple disciplines.
