Sr. Product Developer- Temp

Foresight • Irvine, CA

98d • $90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

Develop product from concept to finished goods. As a Sr. Product Developer, you'll use your exceptional skills and knowledge of products and processes to bring innovative designs to completion. Your focus will be to develop quality, on-time, cost efficient products that are an accurate reflection of each brand position leader. This position reports to the Sr. Product Developer and allows you the flexibility to work a hybrid schedule from your home and Irvine, CA office.

Requirements

• Exceptional skills and knowledge of products and processes.
• Experience in product development from concept to finished goods.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Knowledge of fabrication and its functionality.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the outdoor or performance gear industry.
• Familiarity with market research and trend analysis.
• Ability to train and mentor junior Product Developers.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain comprehensive spec packages that meet the product’s goals for performance, innovation, image, function, and commercial viability.
• Continually make sure packages are complete and free from errors.
• Deliver tech packages to vendors precisely within development calendar time frame.
• Receive in product samples precisely within the development calendar time frame and present them to the design and merchandise teams for review.
• Research and evaluate new methods of assembling a garment and combining materials and manufacturing technology to reach the highest levels of performance, style and quality.
• Review and prioritize performance, safety, and style to properly incorporate them into products.
• Visualize performance and styling goals and create solutions to achieve them.
• Work as part of the Product Development Team made up of the Product Designer and Merchandiser in order to manage and meet design and sample deadlines.
• Work with the Team in the initial development phase to ensure that the vendor is accomplishing the originally intended design and details.
• Source materials and trims for each specific product being developed appropriate for each product’s end use.
• Have and grow knowledge of fabrication and its functionality.
• Be available to train and teach Product Developers.
• Be able to cross over to other category/brands as necessary.
• Participate in the choosing of appropriate sources for each style with regards to volume, technique, fabrication and cost.
• Receive in costing and work with the Team to achieve margin goals for each style.
• Work independently and use your own discretion and judgment that properly represents the brand.
• Maintain documentation of your portion of the product process and make sure this documentation is readily available to others.
• Research and visit production factories, mills, supply houses, washing and finishing facilities, and showrooms to become familiar with manufacturing supply chain.
• Make recommendations for new working relations for Fox Racing with outside vendors and suppliers.
• Monitor and track to full accountability, the complete development process with your vendors and suppliers.
• Notify other appropriate departments of critical information that will affect their areas.
• Travel to foreign countries to visit factories and aid with development and production issues.
• Travel to research new fabrics, trims and techniques.
• Attend events for market research such as races, contests and festivals.
• Attend appropriate trade shows and meet with vendors to research trends in materials, color, trims, and manufacturing.

Benefits

• Medical and dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Disability and life insurance.
• 401K.
• PTO.
• Paid holidays.
• Gear discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees