Backcountry is looking to translate design intent into innovative, high-performance outdoor apparel by leveraging digital innovation, including AI-driven tools, to streamline development, analyze data, and improve speed-to-market without compromising craftsmanship or sustainability.
Requirements
- 3+ years of apparel product development experience, ideally within the outdoor, performance, or technical apparel category.
- Strong understanding of garment construction, and technical materials.
- Proficiency in PLM systems and Excel
- Experience using emerging AI technologies to enhance product development speed, accuracy, and innovation — with curiosity to keep evolving these skills.
- Workflow Optimization – Using AI tools to automate repetitive tasks (e.g., data input, cost analysis, or materials tracking) and improve cross-functional communication efficiency.
- Data Intelligence – Building or deploying AI agents or scripts to collect, scrape, and analyze data from industry sources (supplier updates, pricing databases, etc.) to inform sourcing decisions.
Responsibilities
- Partner with design, and tech design to develop innovative, outdoor apparel from concept through production.
- Manage the end-to-end development process — including costing, vendor communication, and sourcing materials and trims — while achieving margin goals.
- Leverage digital tools and AI-powered solutions to enhance workflow efficiency, streamline communication, and reduce development timelines.
- Wear test and provide feedback on designs before they get produced.
- Develop and maintain digital tracking tools for seasonal fabric, trim, and sourcing workflows—managing lab dips, submits, approvals, and style updates to ensure accuracy and on-time execution.
- Create and utilize AI agents or scripts to gather, organize, and analyze trend, cost, and material data that inform product and sourcing decisions.
Other
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Executive Access: Work directly with brand CEOs and senior leadership, solving real business problems and earning mentorship from top operators.
- AI-First Skill Building: Get hands-on with the most advanced AI tools in the market. From automation to prompt engineering, you’ll build a modern tech stack that sets you apart in any industry.
- Accelerated Career Path: High performers are quickly entrusted with greater responsibility, new challenges, and leadership opportunities across our portfolio of brands.
- Competitive benefits: Paid time off policies, 401(k)/RRSP match, medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies, and employee discounts at our portfolio companies
