Columbia Sportswear is looking to manage the end-to-end development process for assigned apparel, accessories, and/or equipment products to ensure design integrity, quality, and target costs are achieved while meeting commercialization timelines.
Requirements
- Advanced knowledge of garment construction and fit principles, with the ability to articulate techniques and develop new methods.
- In-depth understanding of materials, trims, and functional garment aspects.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to use PDM for managing bills of materials, specifications, measurements, and construction details.
- Knowledge of digital and physical prototyping.
- Understanding of commercialization timelines and target costs.
- Ability to communicate development progress and changes to liaison offices and vendors.
Responsibilities
- Drive the product development process from concept to commercialization using both digital and physical prototyping.
- Collaborate with designers and technical designers to gather critical design information for technical development.
- Maintain accurate bills of materials, specifications, measurements, and construction details in PDM for assigned categories.
- Manage prototype samples and ensure timely delivery.
- Provide solutions throughout the commercialization process to achieve target costs and profitability goals.
- Communicate development progress and changes to liaison offices and vendors, ensuring alignment and timely execution.
- Lead strong cross-functional interactions with Product Creation teams and manufacturers to ensure a coordinated process.
Other
- Highly organized and able to manage multiple priorities under strict timelines.
- A proactive communicator who thrives in cross-functional collaboration.
- Detail-oriented with a strong ability to problem-solve and adapt to changing priorities.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 5-8 years of experience in technical product development, merchandising, design, or pattern making (or 10+ years without a degree).
- Ability to work onsite four days per week, subject to change based on business needs.
