Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd.:
Product Developer - Sportswear Job in Salt Lake City, UT
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Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time | Design - Apparel, Design - Technical Apparel, Design - Technical Outerwear , Development - Apparel, Development - Product, Production - Apparel
About the job
At Black Diamond, we stand for the spirit of the sports we live. We not only create and use our performance gear – we depend on it! We are the greatest dreamers about what could be, and the harshest of critics about what exists. Our passion, dedication, and diligence drive our team to relentlessly design, engineer, and build the world's best mountain equipment. Bound by our passion for climbing, skiing and mountain adventure, our team’s limitless energy and hands-on involvement continues to create a promising future for all climbers, skiers, and mountain enthusiasts worldwide.
We are looking for a Product Developer for Sportswear who will be assigned specific collections focusing on men’s and women’s’ bottoms, tops, base layers, and oversee all development activity for the collections from design hand-off through sales sample evaluation and into pre-production. You must be able to operate at the macro strategic level and most importantly interpret and execute tactical initiatives and details during the product creation cycle and ensuring that the commercialization of each product meets design, fit, margin, and quality requirements. Working in collaboration with the Director of Apparel Product Development, Apparel BUD, Materials Manager, Fit Specialist, and Designers, she/he must ensure products meet or exceed expectations of users in accordance with industry best practices.
The Product Developer- Sportswear will oversee timelines, prototype and fit reviews, product specifications, lab dip and/or strike off requests and approvals, product quality, costing, and production execution. Must be able to manage indirect resources and have in depth knowledge of patterns and construction techniques in order to properly commercialize products and meet expectations.
At BD, benefits begin on the first of the month following your date of hire with a generous portion of medical and dental paid for by BD. You also will get employer paid life insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, as well as other wellness benefits, 401k, vacation and wellness time off, paid parent time, paid volunteer days, and company paid holidays. If that isn't enough, we are also a pet-friendly workplace with a casual dress code! If your passions are also in the outdoors, then you will also enjoy employee discounts on BD gear and apparel.
Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex; including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Black Diamond Equipment HR representative.
Education Required:
Minimum of a Bachelor of Arts and/or Science degree from an accredited University or College
Preferred:
Professional training in Design, Development, Merchandising and International Business disciplines.
Work Experience Required:
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Product Developer,
• Must have the proven ability to understand design concepts and have a clear track record of developing products that meet all development objectives (Design, costing, quality and delivery).
• Must have extensive experience working independently both domestically and in Asia developing products with contractors and material suppliers. She/He must be comfortable negotiating costs and managing lead-times.
Please submit resume by clicking through to our website.
We are looking for a Product Developer for Sportswear who will be assigned specific collections focusing on men’s and women’s’ bottoms, tops, base layers, and oversee all development activity for the collections from design hand-off through sales sample evaluation and into pre-production. You must be able to operate at the macro strategic level and most importantly interpret and execute tactical initiatives and details during the product creation cycle and ensuring that the commercialization of each product meets design, fit, margin, and quality requirements. Working in collaboration with the Director of Apparel Product Development, Apparel BUD, Materials Manager, Fit Specialist, and Designers, she/he must ensure products meet or exceed expectations of users in accordance with industry best practices.
The Product Developer- Sportswear will oversee timelines, prototype and fit reviews, product specifications, lab dip and/or strike off requests and approvals, product quality, costing, and production execution. Must be able to manage indirect resources and have in depth knowledge of patterns and construction techniques in order to properly commercialize products and meet expectations.
At BD, benefits begin on the first of the month following your date of hire with a generous portion of medical and dental paid for by BD. You also will get employer paid life insurance, Short and Long Term Disability, as well as other wellness benefits, 401k, vacation and wellness time off, paid parent time, paid volunteer days, and company paid holidays. If that isn't enough, we are also a pet-friendly workplace with a casual dress code! If your passions are also in the outdoors, then you will also enjoy employee discounts on BD gear and apparel.
Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex; including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Black Diamond Equipment HR representative.
Education Required:
Minimum of a Bachelor of Arts and/or Science degree from an accredited University or College
Preferred:
Professional training in Design, Development, Merchandising and International Business disciplines.
Work Experience Required:
• Minimum of 5 years experience as a Product Developer,
• Must have the proven ability to understand design concepts and have a clear track record of developing products that meet all development objectives (Design, costing, quality and delivery).
• Must have extensive experience working independently both domestically and in Asia developing products with contractors and material suppliers. She/He must be comfortable negotiating costs and managing lead-times.
Please submit resume by clicking through to our website.