Product Developer, Socks and Knitwear

Join a globally recognized leader in the creation of innovative athletic and lifestyle products. This organization is at the forefront of design and development, dedicated to inspiring athletes and consumers worldwide through groundbreaking advancements in materials and product engineering. We are seeking passionate individuals to contribute to a culture of excellence and forward-thinking innovation.

Step into a pivotal role where your expertise will directly shape the future of product development. As a key contributor, you will drive the creation of cutting-edge accessories, impacting the craft and quality of products that reach millions. This is an exciting opportunity to bring innovative designs to life, collaborating across diverse teams and influencing the entire product lifecycle from concept to consumer. Your work will ensure that every product meets the highest standards of performance and aesthetic appeal.

**What You'll Do:**
* Create and update comprehensive tech packs utilizing digital and 3D software.
* Develop detailed garment specifications.
* Collaborate cross-functionally with design, product management, and material teams to communicate design intent, material choices, construction details, and graphic placements.
* Track and request prototypes, managing calendar target dates to ensure timely delivery.
* Lead proto review sessions, collecting feedback and capturing comments to achieve buy-ready product.
* Act as a technical resource, offering recommendations that elevate craft and quality.
* Manage multiple projects across various accessory classifications seasonally.
* Work with manufacturing partners and vendors to ensure and improve manufacturability.

**What You'll Bring (Required Skills & Experience):**
* Minimum of 3-5 years of directly relevant work experience in product development, product design, technical development/design, or product creation.
* Hands-on experience creating tech packs.
* Proven experience creating garment specifications.
* Strong knowledge of the knit product development process, including raw materials, knit structure, costing, manufacturing, and machinery.
* Proficiency with design and technical specification software.
* Experience with 3D product development software.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
* Highly collaborative nature with the ability to influence teams.
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills with attention to detail.
* Proficiency with standard office productivity software.

**Stand Out From The Crowd (Preferred Skills):**
* Experience with knitting, especially geared towards socks.
* Experience with soft goods, apparel, or footwear if knitting experience is limited.
* Background in yarn product development.
* Experience with textiles, finishings, embellishment, trims, and graphic applications.
* Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as apparel/footwear technical design/development, industrial design, or mechanical design.
* Advanced proficiency with various 3D product development software platforms.

**About Aquent Talent:**
Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands.
Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!
Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

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