Senior Product Developer - Licensed Brands

Zumiez Inc•Lynnwood, WA

5d•$41 - $43•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Product Developer is responsible for leading the creative design and development process for assigned licensed brand partners across multiple product categories while providing leadership, mentorship, and workload management for Product Development team members. This position acts as the senior level liaison for assigned brands and supports the overall execution of team priorities. The role partners with cross-functional teams and leaders to guide products from concept through finished goods while ensuring calendars, product data, milestones, and communication standards are consistently maintained. In addition to end-to-end ownership of assigned brands, this role helps manage the Product Development team’s seasonal workload, supports onboarding of new brands, mentors and develops PD talent to drive overall team and product success.

Requirements

BA degree in Apparel Design, Product Development, or related field.
7+ years of experience in apparel product development, design, production, or related function preferred, with demonstrated experience leading projects, calendars, or team workflows.
Experience mentoring, training, or developing team members within a product development, apparel, or cross-functional environment.
Strong project management and calendar management skills, including the ability to prioritize team workload, manage competing deadlines, and communicate risks early.
Proficient with Adobe CS - Illustrator, Photoshop
Proficient with Microsoft office – Outlook, Excel, Word and Teams
Clear understanding of garment construction, textiles, and print/artwork application techniques.
Ability to communicate timely, accurately, and effectively with cross-functional partners, brand partners, team members, and overseas vendors.
Ability to lead through influence, coach others, and support team accountability while maintaining a collaborative and solutions-oriented approach.
Some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

Manage and prioritize the Product Development team’s workload to support seasonal deliverables, shifting business needs, and balanced execution across assigned brands and categories
Own and manage the team development calendar, ensuring key milestones, sample deadlines, product reviews, brand approvals, and cross-functional handoffs are clearly communicated and met
Mentor, train, and develop PD team members by providing guidance on development process, communication standards, product execution, time management, and problem-solving
Support onboarding of new brands by establishing development timelines, workflow expectations, communication cadence, product data needs, and cross-functional alignment
Lead the overall vision and execution of assigned licensed brand product development while partnering with Brand, Technical Design, Graphic Design, Buying, Production, and vendors on fit, construction, details, and graphic applications
Work cross-functionally with Design, Graphics, Technical Design, Production, Buying, and external vendors to support development execution and maintain on-time seasonal deliveries.
Research trends, construction, materials, and product opportunities to support seasonal concept direction and inform brand development strategy.
Create, review, and maintain accurate tech pack/technical sketches, detailed artwork files, templates, and bill of material entries following established standards with high accuracy
Evaluate physical submits for color, quality, weight, construction, artwork application, and technique execution
Identify and elevate product risks, workload conflicts, partnering with the Manager and cross-functional teams to resolve issues and protect calendar deadlines.
Ensure clear internal and external communication of product comments, development updates, vendor feedback, and action items across the PD team and cross-functional partners.
Participate in fittings, product reviews, calendar meetings, team check-ins, and touchbases.
Actively identify areas for process, calendar, workflow, and systems improvement, recommending solutions that improve team efficiency and product accuracy.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Manager.