Softgoods Product Developer
19 hours ago
Farmingdale
Summary /Objective We are seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Softgoods Product Developer with experience in raw materials development and sourcing. This mid-level role will support the end-to-end product creation process for our swimwear product category, with an emphasis on material performance, quality, and supplier coordination. You'll work cross-functionally with design, technical design, merchandising, marketing, production and manufacturers to bring innovative, consumer-driven products to market. Position Responsibilities and Accountabilities: • Collaborate with design team to develop and commercialize new seasonal swimwear products., • Support raw material selection and development, ensuring alignment with performance, aesthetic, and cost targets., • Track and manage raw material libraries, testing protocols, and certifications (e.g., bluesign®, Oeko-Tex®, GRS)., • Help ensure all raw materials meet internal quality and performance standards through lab testing and field validation., • Assist in building tech packs, BOMs and development specifications and communicate to manufacturers., • Set up seasonal styles/colorways and work with production team on style set up accuracy., • Order sample yardage for seasonal salesman samples., • Collaborate with design team in building and updating seasonal product category line lists., • Work closely with vendors and mills to communicate material requirements and track development timelines., • Support prototype review and fit sessions, capturing development notes., • Maintain accurate records of development milestones, approvals, and updates in shared documentation. Qualifications and Competencies: • Sense of urgency, flexibility, ability to multi-task, • Knowledge of textile construction, performance testing, and sustainability certifications., • Experience with Google Drive, Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft Office Suite., • Strong organizational and communication skills, with keen attention to detail., • Passion for functional, durable, and sustainable product design., • Ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment., • Familiarity with softgoods categories like competitive swimwear or performance apparel, • Understanding of supply chain, sourcing processes, and vendor communication., • Experience working with large wholesalers (i.e. Costco) Education and Experience– • Bachelor’s degree in Product Development, or related field., • 2-5 years of relevant experience in softgoods or apparel product development, ideally with raw materials focus., • Experience in the sports world a plus
