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Sr. Product Developer
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Alameda, CA, United States
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The North Face: Sr. Product Developer (Urban Exploration)
POSITION SUMMARY
A Senior Product Developer at The North Face is responsible for driving the development, engineering, fit execution and specifications for innovative, technologically advanced products of the highest level.
We build products that are coveted and trusted by our customers in a fun, fast paced environment. We are passionate, precise, team oriented engineers with a love of the outdoors and a commitment to sustainability.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Manages the development process of company product lines as assigned.
• Plans and tracks the development schedule of all products to ensure a timely completion following the predetermined product development calendar.
• Ensures both the technical superiority and the product quality/integrity of all products falling under their responsibilities.
• Develops products, recommends materials, and construction techniques that meet Design expectations and meet or exceed predetermined gross margin targets.
• Ensures execution of fit intent and fit consistency through clear analysis, documentation, communication, adherence to fit standards, and use of block patterns.
• Creates the specifications for the products, publishes, and maintains all records, style files, and samples associated with the product and related programs.
• Partners with Product and Material Sourcing and manufacturers to develop new materials, construction techniques, processes, and samples used to create innovative and technically superior products each season.
• Interacts with Product Director, Product Manager, Design, Marketing, Sales, and Quality Assurance to distribute product technical details and assure the accuracy, legality, and integrity of all product performance claims.
• Performs these and other duties as assigned.
SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS
• 10+ years of experience in Technical Design/Product Development in a medium or large size company, preferably in the outdoor industry.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or Manufacturing, or Degree or Certification in apparel design, construction, and/or patternmaking, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Able to lead a fitting or meeting without supervision.
• Able to independently manage highly complex product
• Demonstrates an advanced knowledge of fit, patternmaking, and construction expertise, and knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Demonstrates an advanced knowledge of product category, product materials, and product development lifecycle
• Available to mentor and/or provide training to others
• Demonstrates great interpersonal skills, including the ability to create trust with cross functional teams
• Participates in special projects, process or calendar optimization
• Able to independently resolve conflict
• Able to proactively troubleshoot and solve highly complex problems
• Demonstrates clear and accurate verbal and written communication
• Sets and achieves aggressive goals for self
• Demonstrates superior organizational skills
• Demonstrates proficient computer skills in MS Office software, Adobe Illustrator, and Specification Management programs. Knowledge of patternmaking systems a plus
• Deadline driven with a track record for delivering great results on time
• Some overseas travel required: 15%