Product Developer

Pendleton Woolen Mills • Portland, OR

12h

About The Position

The Product Developer of the Home Category manages end-to-end development of assigned Home styles, including Blankets, Shams, and Drinkware, from initial concept and materials sourcing through sample approval and production handoff. Working closely with Design, Product Management, Materials, Sourcing, and Costing, the role ensures styles are developed on schedule, within cost, and in line with Pendleton’s quality and craftsmanship standards. The Product Developer owns the seasonal development process for assigned categories, tracking samples, managing vendor communication, and advancing styles toward on-time, production-ready approval.

Requirements

• Degree in Product Development, Merchandising, Apparel Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• At least 3 years of Home product development experience.
• Working knowledge of the product development lifecycle, from concept through production.
• Proficiency in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
• Competency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple styles, vendors, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative approach and comfort partnering across design, technical, materials, and sourcing teams.
• Passion for quality products and appreciation for Pendleton’s history, values, and commitment to craftsmanship.

Nice To Haves

• Experience partnering directly with vendors, mills, or factories.
• Familiarity with ERP and sourcing/costing systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development calendar for assigned styles and track milestones from concept through bulk approval.
• Partner with Design and Product Management to translate seasonal concepts into a well-developed, commercially viable product line.
• Identify and escalate calendar, quality, or cost risks early and propose solutions to keep development on track.
• Initiate and track sample requests, and review incoming samples for accuracy against design intent and specifications.
• Own construction and specification updates throughout development.
• Manage vendor communications and relationships to support timely, accurate sample delivery and issue resolution.
• Maintain accurate style and bill of materials (BOM) information in PLM, including approvals, comments, and revision history.
• Partner with Costing to develop and track style-level costs against target margins.
• Support cross-functional milestone meetings, including design reviews, sample reviews, and line reviews, with clear, organized status updates.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and templates.
• Participate in special projects as assigned.
• Engage in occasional domestic or international travel.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with Pendleton covering the majority of employee premiums.
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 3.5%.
• PTO from the first day, plus eleven paid holidays for eligible corporate employees.
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Confidential employee assistance resources.
• Access to applicable paid family and medical leave programs.
• Employee discounts on Pendleton products.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level