Sr. Product Developer, Packs & Bags - Simms

Revelyst Outdoor•Bozeman, MT

13d•$70,000 - $90,000•Onsite

About The Position

Simms is seeking a highly skilled Senior Product Developer, Packs & Bags to create innovative, functional, and commercially viable packs and bags that reflect the brand’s heritage and deliver performance, durability, and utility for anglers. The role guides product execution from initial concept and design through material selection, prototyping, refinement, and commercialization. Working closely with Merchandising, Product Development, Sourcing, and manufacturing partners, the developer translates creative concepts into technically sound, production-ready products that preserve design intent while meeting performance, quality, cost, and timeline requirements. The successful candidate brings design sensibility and technical product development expertise, including a deep understanding of pack and bag construction, materials, components, and manufacturing processes. They identify production challenges early, solve complex design and construction problems, and collaborate with manufacturing partners to ensure products are executed as intended. The role is based in Simms’ 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; technical packs, bags, outdoor equipment, or performance soft goods experience is preferred.
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.
Proven 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, with 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.
Coordinate prototyping, sample reviews, and iterative 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, aligned 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.
Coordinate with Creative Services, Sourcing, factories, and project management teams on photo shoot samples and 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 to increase efficiency, strengthen cross-functional collaboration, and improve product execution.
Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned.