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Airblaster is a 10-year old winter sports outerwear / long underwear / accessories company based in Portland, OR. Our brand is based around having fun in the outdoors. The brand is one of the strongest and most well respected in the industry. Company size is relatively small compared to our larger competitors, but we are growing strongly and consistently due to our hard work and innovation. Company culture is a dynamic balance of fun/creativity and hard work/problem solving. We are constantly evolving, and all team members are passionate about the company. We work hard and take pride in our work. For the right person, this position is a chance to develop a dynamic skill set, tackle challenges, and help a growing company continually step up to the next level.
We are looking for a Product Developer to join our crew.
POSITION:
• Product Developer. Responsible for developing 2D designs into functional, salable, 3-dimensional products in a timely and organized manner.
• Create, communicate, manage, and modify a detailed tech pack--including construction pages, color pages, bill of materials and measurement specs--for each style.
• Communicate externally with factories and materials suppliers to manage the integrity of each style through the pre-production process, anticipating and solving issues that could affect timely delivery of prototypes and sales samples.
• This is a tough job that requires superior attention to detail, persistence, patience, diligence, and a strong work ethic.
• Company culture is a good balance of fun and hard work.
• Based in Portland, OR.
SALARY: DOE
RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Manage product development from design handoff to PPS
- Ensure product quality and excellence through development process
- Complete development in timely manner to ensure SMS delivery in accordance with operations calendar
- Work with internal and external partners to develop quality products that address style, function, cost, market appeal and manufacturability.
- Create, communicate and maintain Development Schedule
- Work with designers to understand each style’s fit, form, function, and intended customer, in order to carry these criteria through the development process
- Create and manage style Tech Packs, including construction schematics,
BOM, fit specs, graphic schematics, line art, comment sheet
- Establish and maintain positive, professional, and accountable relationships with external suppliers
- Make sure prototypes align with TP construction details
- Communicate all proto changes to both external factory and internal sourcing dept. through TP updates and comment sheets
- Document / maintain record of all communications with suppliers and factories, to ensure their accountability
- Develop and manage fits, specs, and grading
- Schedule fit sessions and document fit issues and changes
- Translate fit issues / modifications to factory and/or patternmakers
- Track and confirm lab dips
- Work with factory and sourcing so that all projects are engineered in accordance with cost targets
- Critique prototypes with a critical eye to possible failure points.
- Test all materials, processes, prototypes and development samples ensure adherence to highest quality standards.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of outerwear and base layer functionality, materials, and construction
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
- 4-year degree in related field + 2 years experience as a Developer, OR 5 years professional Product Development experience
- Expert proficiency with Adobe Illustrator
- Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop
- Facility with Excel / spreadsheets
- Patternmaking experience preferred
- Experience in outdoor industry / action sports / outerwear preferred
- Chinese language skills a plus
WORKPLACE / PERSONAL TRAITS:
- Organized
- Timely
- Clear communicator
- Great attention to detail
- Responsible / Accountable
- Fast Learner
- Take direction, and manage tasks according to direction
- Team Player, able to take constructive criticism and improve
- Ability to tackle open-ended tasks and solve problems
- Work independently while remaining flexible, within small operation
- Contribute to a positive and professional work environment
Please submit resume and brief cover letter through Malakye.com
We are looking for a Product Developer to join our crew.
POSITION:
• Product Developer. Responsible for developing 2D designs into functional, salable, 3-dimensional products in a timely and organized manner.
• Create, communicate, manage, and modify a detailed tech pack--including construction pages, color pages, bill of materials and measurement specs--for each style.
• Communicate externally with factories and materials suppliers to manage the integrity of each style through the pre-production process, anticipating and solving issues that could affect timely delivery of prototypes and sales samples.
• This is a tough job that requires superior attention to detail, persistence, patience, diligence, and a strong work ethic.
• Company culture is a good balance of fun and hard work.
• Based in Portland, OR.
SALARY: DOE
RESPONSIBLITIES:
- Manage product development from design handoff to PPS
- Ensure product quality and excellence through development process
- Complete development in timely manner to ensure SMS delivery in accordance with operations calendar
- Work with internal and external partners to develop quality products that address style, function, cost, market appeal and manufacturability.
- Create, communicate and maintain Development Schedule
- Work with designers to understand each style’s fit, form, function, and intended customer, in order to carry these criteria through the development process
- Create and manage style Tech Packs, including construction schematics,
BOM, fit specs, graphic schematics, line art, comment sheet
- Establish and maintain positive, professional, and accountable relationships with external suppliers
- Make sure prototypes align with TP construction details
- Communicate all proto changes to both external factory and internal sourcing dept. through TP updates and comment sheets
- Document / maintain record of all communications with suppliers and factories, to ensure their accountability
- Develop and manage fits, specs, and grading
- Schedule fit sessions and document fit issues and changes
- Translate fit issues / modifications to factory and/or patternmakers
- Track and confirm lab dips
- Work with factory and sourcing so that all projects are engineered in accordance with cost targets
- Critique prototypes with a critical eye to possible failure points.
- Test all materials, processes, prototypes and development samples ensure adherence to highest quality standards.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of outerwear and base layer functionality, materials, and construction
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:
- 4-year degree in related field + 2 years experience as a Developer, OR 5 years professional Product Development experience
- Expert proficiency with Adobe Illustrator
- Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop
- Facility with Excel / spreadsheets
- Patternmaking experience preferred
- Experience in outdoor industry / action sports / outerwear preferred
- Chinese language skills a plus
WORKPLACE / PERSONAL TRAITS:
- Organized
- Timely
- Clear communicator
- Great attention to detail
- Responsible / Accountable
- Fast Learner
- Take direction, and manage tasks according to direction
- Team Player, able to take constructive criticism and improve
- Ability to tackle open-ended tasks and solve problems
- Work independently while remaining flexible, within small operation
- Contribute to a positive and professional work environment
Please submit resume and brief cover letter through Malakye.com