Apparel Product Developer

Cutter & Buck • Renton, WA

15h • Hybrid

About The Position

Joining Cutter & Buck’s product team in a support role, the Apparel Product Developer is a key contributor responsible for supporting the end-to-end product creation process. This role partners closely with product design and development leadership to execute the successful launch of new and expanded market-winning product series. This is a 6-month temporary, hourly paid, W2 employee position with Benefits eligibly, paid leave and holiday pay.

Requirements

• Degree or 3-5+ Years equivalent experience in Product Development.
• Demonstrated expertise in evaluating and approving lab dips under standardized lighting environments (D65, TL84, etc.), leveraging CIE LAB measurements to ensure color accuracy and consistency.
• Proven experience partnering with overseas vendors to develop apparel materials and trims from concept, testing through bulk production.
• Proven experience supporting projects to successful completion.
• PLM System experience required, Centric experience preferred.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing, in-person, on video
• Ability to work a hybrid schedule from our Renton headquarters, with in-office days on Mondays and Wednesdays, and additional on-site work as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support the continuous improvement of product development processes that enable the successful execution of our market-winning product series strategy.
• Contribute to color and materials development and overseeing sample, submission tracking and testing to ensure timely, high-quality product launches.
• Establish and maintain strong, collaborative cross-functional relationships with Design, Technical Design, and Merchandising.
• Leverage the Centric PLM system and project management tools to streamline design and product development processes, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality products across Cutter & Buck teams.
• Support maintenance of the development calendar and tools to ensure on-time new series Introductions.
• Track and review color submits and approvals in partnership with product design leadership.
• Track and manage materials/trim development in partnership with product design leadership.
• Support Designers, Technical Designers, and Product Merchandiser in the alignment of timelines and deliverables to ensure product design process completion.
• SGS Testing management
• Achieve completed design of New Market Winning Products on the timelines determined by product leadership.
• Partner with New Wave Group sourcing to ensure on-time, quality product development.
• Support Product Development Manager with ongoing special projects.

Benefits

• Paid Sick leave
• Annual Vacation leave
• employer subsidized medical, dental and vision eligibility
• participation in our 401k plan with company match
• ten (10) paid holidays in a calendar year

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees