Product Developer II

Signature Products Group•Salt Lake City, UT

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Signature Products Group® We turn ideas into impact. At Signature Products Group® (SPG), we design, develop, manufacture, and distribute licensed products for some of the world's most recognized brands, including Carhartt, Skechers, Browning, Fox Racing, and Hooey. Collaboration drives how we build. Innovation turns bold ideas into real products. Adaptation keeps us moving forward through change. Accountability means owning our decisions and following through. Affinity turns customers into champions. And humility keeps us grounded, knowing great ideas can come from anywhere. About the Role Love turning a great idea into a real, physical product? As a Product Developer II, you'll take products from concept to market, bringing your deep knowledge of materials, construction, and manufacturing to deliver what consumers, brands, and our business need. You're a creative problem solver who communicates ideas clearly, both verbally and visually, and is always looking for better tools and smarter ways to work.

Requirements

Proven experience developing physical product from concept to market
Working knowledge of product development, vendor relationships, and cut-and-sew manufacturing
Solid knowledge of sourcing, costing, and logistics
Background in materials, trims, and embellishment techniques
Experience with PLM or other material and product management tools
Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, with CLO and Solidworks experience
Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple timelines
A self-starter's mindset: you enjoy open-ended projects, collaborate well, and adapt quickly

Responsibilities

Lead product commercialization to hit consumer expectations, cost targets, and timelines
Partner with the product and design teams on products, components, and trims that meet quality and appearance expectations
Own BOMs, tech specs, color specs, fit specs, and other assets that bring product to life with factory partners
Lead all sample iterations and tracking for your category
Prototype, pattern, and research the market to test early proof-of-concept ideas
Keep every project on track, flagging conflicting priorities and collaborating on solutions that work for all stakeholders
Own the PLM database and the physical storage of development assets
Lead factory communications and clearly convey product changes and revisions
Monitor vendors and suppliers to keep timelines and deadlines on target, and address issues before they grow
Use costing analytics and negotiation skills to hit target costs and advance development