Sr. Product Developer, Packs & Bags - Simms

Revelyst•Bozeman, MT

11d•Onsite

About The Position

At Simms, we build premium fishing gear for demanding conditions and are committed to advancing the experience of anglers through innovation, quality, and craftsmanship. The Sr. Product Developer, Packs & Bags will develop distinctive, functional, and commercially viable packs and bags that reflect Simms’ brand heritage and deliver performance, durability, and utility. The role guides product execution from concept and design through material selection, prototyping, refinement, and commercialization, ensuring design intent is maintained while meeting performance, quality, cost, and timeline requirements. Working closely with Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, design and product management teams, suppliers, factories, and overseas development partners, the developer translates creative concepts into technically sound, production-ready products. The role requires deep knowledge of pack and bag construction, materials, components, and manufacturing processes, along with the ability to anticipate production challenges and balance innovative design with functionality and manufacturability. The position is based in the Bozeman, Montana office and reports to the Sr. Director, Product - Simms.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Product Development, Industrial Design, Apparel Design, or a related field.
6–8+ years of product design and development experience, preferably with technical packs, bags, outdoor equipment, or performance soft goods.
Strong knowledge of pack and bag construction, materials, hardware, components, and manufacturing processes.
Experience developing technical specifications, Bills of Materials (BOMs), prototypes, and product costing.
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Demonstrated ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, suppliers, and manufacturing partners to meet development timelines.
Strong written and verbal communication, meeting facilitation, and issue escalation skills.
Excellent problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making skills, including the ability to balance strategic priorities and technical details.
Exceptional organization, attention to detail, and time management, with the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining high standards.

Nice To Haves

Experience developing premium technical packs and bags for outdoor, fishing, or performance consumers.
Knowledge of technical materials, waterproofing, durability, ergonomics, and functional design.
Experience collaborating with overseas factories on prototyping, construction refinement, and cost negotiations.
Ability to identify manufacturing challenges early and develop solutions that preserve design intent, functionality, and quality.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute design and product development plans for Simms packs and bags, translating concepts into functional, commercially viable, production-ready products.
Partner with design and product management teams to refine concepts, evaluate prototypes, and balance design intent with functionality, manufacturability, quality, and target costs.
Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), technical specifications, material details, and construction requirements for assigned products.
Coordinate prototyping, sample reviews, and iterative design refinements to validate construction, materials, performance, and functionality.
Identify and resolve design and manufacturing challenges early to ensure consistent production to intended design and quality standards.
Collaborate with factories, overseas development teams, and suppliers to evaluate materials, construction methods, components, and manufacturing feasibility.
Review factory costing and BOMs, negotiate costs, and identify cost-engineering opportunities while protecting quality and design integrity.
Source and evaluate fabrics, materials, hardware, trims, and components against performance, durability, aesthetic, and cost requirements.
Manage product development timelines and deliverables from seasonal kickoff through final pre-production sample approval, aligning with launch calendars.
Communicate development milestones, project risks, construction feedback, and proposed solutions to cross-functional partners and manufacturing teams.
Facilitate regular product reviews with factory and overseas development partners to gather feedback and improve materials, construction, quality, and production efficiency.
Partner with Creative Services, Sourcing, factories, and project management teams to coordinate photo-shoot samples and meet marketing and launch deadlines.
Coordinate collection and verification of product weights and dimensions for hangtags, e-commerce, catalogs, and other product collateral.
Identify and implement product development process improvements that increase efficiency, strengthen cross-functional collaboration, and improve product execution.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.