Job Posting: Product Developer

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to careers@evergoods.us with the job title as the subject line.

Position: Product Developer
Location: Bozeman, Montana, USA
Hours: Full-Time
Department: Product Creation

Position Overview:

The Product Developer works on a team with the Designer and Sample Technician to create standardized documentation of product styles that are developed in-house.  The Product Developer uses this documentation as the foundation and reference point to transfer styles to factory partners where they are made ready and approved for bulk production.  This process follows a regular structure of reviews, tollgates and milestones that must be calendared and managed by the Product Developer to ensure accurate and on-time completion of each project.

Training:

The Product Developer will spend the first 100 days of employment sewing samples of in-line Evergoods product styles.  In addition to teambuilding, the purpose of this training period is to foster intimate familiarization with the details of Evergoods core styles, construction standards, document standards, and the shop environment.  This “product first” perspective is the necessary lens that informs the collective output of the Product Creation Team.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Factory and Raw Material vendor coordination

• Creation and maintenance of the product Tech Pack including the Bill of Materials (BOM)

• Conduct sample reviews and create reports for development and approval of factory counter-samples

• Creation and execution of the Development Calendar

• Creation of final product QC documentation

• On-time delivery and continued support of all production documents related to assigned category(s)

• Introduction and handoff of new styles to the Quality Team

Areas of Support:

• Product SPEC update and maintenance

• Lab dip and color evaluation

• Sewn sample or mock-up creation

• Raw material procurement for the shop

Relevant Skills:

• 3+ years of experience developing cut & sew product (preferably equipment)

• Genuine interest in luggage and equipment products, raw materials, and the detail required to develop both to a very high standard

• Experience and familiarity with sewn construction and assembly

• Experience and familiarity with cut & sew manufacturing

• Experience effectively communicating with domestic and overseas vendors and manufacturers

• Strong written and spoken communication in English

• Strong organizational mindset

• Ability to work with calendars and timelines

• Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, etc)

• Google Workspace tools (Drive, Calendar, Sheets, Docs, etc)

• Smartsheet (or similar) organizational software

• Adobe Illustrator

• Measurement in fractional inches and metric decimals

• Simple photography for use as sample review reference 

Employee Conduct:

At Evergoods, we expect every employee to contribute to a positive work environment through cooperative and professional interactions with colleagues, customers, and vendors. A collaborative and respectful attitude is essential.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Evergoods is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other factors prohibited by law.

To apply, send your resume and cover letter to careers@evergoods.us with the job title as the subject line.