Jr Product Developer- Onsite OKC

APMEX•Oklahoma City, OK

3d•$45,000 - $50,000•Hybrid

About The Position

APMEX is seeking a Junior Product Developer to manage the end-to-end development of new products, from market research and identifying opportunities to product design, development, and go-to-market planning. The role coordinates product and packaging projects and collaborates with cross-functional teams, including design, product management, manufacturing, and vendors. A local candidate is sought, with an invitation to work in the Oklahoma City office Tuesday through Thursday to experience the company culture. The position leads product, packaging, and licensed-brand projects, including proposal development, business cases, creative briefs, technical specifications, sample reviews and approvals, royalty reports, and forecasts. The developer also researches market opportunities, selects vendors according to project needs and budgets, and helps develop proposals for new licensors or expanded product lines.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in product design, development, sculpture, 3D, industrial design, or a related field.
0–1 years of experience in product design or development.
Experience specifying, designing, and managing projects.
Ability to draw in 2D.
Strong attention to detail, including inspecting artwork and artwork components, as well as physical product and packaging samples.
Adaptability and flexibility, including adjusting to change, new ideas, responsibilities, pressure, and changing needs.
Strong verbal and written communication, including accurate and timely reporting, presentations when needed, information-sharing, and listening skills.
Creativity and innovation, including generating ideas, solving problems creatively, and supporting change.
Decision-making and judgment, including gathering information, addressing problems and root causes, seeking input, and communicating decisions.
Initiative, including taking independent action, seeking responsibilities, acting on opportunities, and pursuing self-development.
Detail orientation, self-direction, follow-through, and strong communication skills.
A keen eye for premium products and brands and how craftsmanship, innovation, and novelty can elevate customer experience.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with building product and packaging concepts, designs, costing analysis, vendor negotiations, and manufacturing compliance.
Familiarity with the licensing process, submitting product approvals, and building product concepts.
Understanding of retail (DTC) and wholesale (B2B) business channels.
Experience with Jira or other project management software.

Responsibilities

Manage multiple product and packaging projects, keeping them on budget and schedule.
Act as a liaison among design, product management, and manufacturing teams on ongoing projects.
Lead product and packaging design and development, including physical product and packaging sample review and approval.
Build new product proposals, including financial business cases and creative briefs.
Write technical specifications communicating product development requirements to designers and vendors.
Lead licensed brands, including submitting product proposals, royalty reports, and forecasts.
Assist with proposals for new licensors and expansion of product lines with current partners.
Select vendors based on project-specific demands and budgets.
Conduct market research to identify opportunities for licensed and non-licensed products.