The North Face: Senior Product Developer
Core
Lead end-to-end development of complex apparel products from concept through bulk production approval, ensuring quality, cost, and manufacturability objectives are met.
Role type
Senior IC Product Developer (Apparel)
Builds
High-profile, innovation-driven apparel product categories
Domain
Outdoor apparel / Fashion
Required skills
Garment engineering, Patternmaking, Grading, Bill of Materials (BOM) management, Tech pack creation, PLM/PDM systems, 3D prototyping (Browzwear, Clo, Optitex), Vendor management, Manufacturing feasibility analysis, Commercialization strategy
Preferred skills
Experience with factory onboarding, Process improvement in construction standards, Calendar optimization, Cross-functional collaboration with Technical Designers
Technologies
Browzwear, Clo, Optitex, PLM/PDM systems
Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end development of complex apparel products; Own commercialization strategy for high-risk product categories; Translate designer intent into 3D and physical prototypes; Resolve complex development issues and evaluate manufacturing risks; Mentor Associate and Mid-level Product Developers; Travel seasonally to overseas manufacturers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with mentorship responsibilities