KJUS | Associate Product Engineer/Designer & Developer

Acushnet Company•Boulder, CO

17h•Onsite

About The Position

KJUS is dedicated to amplifying the world's most exhilarating golf and ski experiences. We achieve this through miraculous technology that goes beyond innovation, setting entirely new standards for performance, comfort, and protection. Our shared passion for golf and ski drives us to create incredible products that empower our loyal customers to fully enjoy their passions. For us, it’s not just a job—it’s a joyful obsession. As a result, KJUS products are found in the most remarkable ski and golf destinations worldwide. The KJUS headquarters are in Boulder, Colorado, with satellite offices in Switzerland and Scotland. Our showrooms can be found worldwide. In 2019, Acushnet Company partnered with KJUS, joining our brand with other fantastic labels like Titleist, FootJoy, Scotty Cameron, and Vokey. This is a Full-time position in Boulder, CO. It is an Exempt, Salaried role where the Associate Product Engineer/Designer & Development will assist the Product Engineering & Design Team with all aspects of the design and development process for our Ski, Golf and Lifestyle collections. This position will report directly to the Director Product Design & Development.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design or similar field. In lieu of a bachelor’s degree, high school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in apparel design
Minimum of 1 years of design and/or development experience
Strong understanding of garment construction and fitting
Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite; Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
Proficient computer skills (MS Office, Outlook)

Nice To Haves

Print and Pattern experience preferred
A passion for outdoor sports industry preferred

Responsibilities

Work Cross functionally with design team, product team, and factories to design styles and create and update tech packs and systems with all necessary info about the products being developed
Modify designs during the development phases to realize the design goal
Work with design and development team to create the line from concept to bulk
Color the line based on feedback from design meetings
Work with team to meet deadlines for design and development
Comply with production calendars to meet all deadlines
Draw and update sketches
Fill out BOMs and Spec sheets in PLM
Support with technology graphics for sales and marketing purposes (icons, tech explanations)
Conduct market research to identify new trends in silhouettes and fabric
Keep tech packs and visual line sheets updated to represent what is in the current line
Create and maintain tech packs (BOM, technical sketches, construction references, measurement charts)
Prepare fit comments and development comments and revise tech packs for production
Closely collaborate and communicate with suppliers, the product manager, and the other product engineer team members throughout the entire development process
Collaborate with Design and Product Development teams to evaluate and fit garments
Assist Designer with Print and Pattern design
Assist Design and Development team with organization of catalogs samples and swatches