What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Developer position at Cozy Earth?
Cozy Earth, recognized as the #299 fastest-growing company on the Inc. 5000 list, is at the forefront of home luxury and apparel. Our mission is to transform everyday comfort with our incredibly soft, temperature-regulating bedding, sleepwear, loungewear, and bath products. As the only brand to earn a spot on "Oprah's Favorite Things" for seven years in a row across six different categories, we pride ourselves on exceptional quality and innovation.
In this role, the Product Developer will bring new designs to life by leading the sourcing, sampling, costing, and overall development process with manufacturing partners while seeking opportunities to streamline workflows. You'll partner closely with our whole product team to innovate on and expand our sourcing network to ensure we offer the best possible quality, design, and ultimately value to our customers.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with the merchandising and design team throughout prototype development to ensure aesthetic and functional execution.
- Develop product briefs including sending CADs, detailed design instruction, trim direction, fit direction, fabric information, technical specifications, and T&A calendar.
- Oversee all communication with factories regarding the daily execution of products from design handoff/tech packs/BOM/salesman and photoshoot samples through production.
- Negotiate costing and manage delivery dates.
- Source new and exciting fabrics and materials with our supplier network.
- Document all sampling in the development process including production sign-off samples. Maintain detailed records of the production sample library.
- Maintains development tracker in our PLM system with vendors to keep developments accurate and on time.
- Communicate with our purchasing team to ensure the PO is sent in a timely manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- 3-5 years of product development experience. Prior experience in home goods and/or apparel is preferred.
- Understanding of the design and development process from inception through final adoption.
- Understanding of pattern making, garment construction, specs, fabric and tech packs and how that all plays into the final quality of the product - an eye for detail.
- Effective communicator with internal and external parties and cross-functional teams.
- Passion for premium, functional products.
- Knowledge of product sourcing and production.
- Potential for minimal travel.
Why Join Cozy Earth?
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage to keep you healthy.
Future Planning: 401K plan to secure your financial future.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible PTO to ensure you have the time you need for rest and relaxation.
Wellness Perks: Monthly self-care benefit to support your overall well-being.
Exclusive Discounts: Access generous discounts on all our products.
Cozy Earth is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.