The North Face: Product Developer, Special Projects and Speed (Apparel)
Core
Develop performance and lifestyle apparel from design concept to bulk production, managing timelines, costs, and technical specifications to meet global business needs.
Role type
Senior Product Developer (Apparel)
Builds
Performance and lifestyle apparel products
Domain
Outdoor apparel / Performance wear
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Apparel fit analysis, grading, construction, patternmaking, cost modeling, technical specification creation, PLM system proficiency, cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder negotiation, time management
Preferred skills
V-Stitcher 3D software experience, market feedback analysis, process improvement expertise
Technologies
V-Stitcher 3D, Microsoft Office, Adobe Illustrator, Flex PLM
Responsibilities
Manage project timelines and troubleshoot challenges to ensure on-time delivery; Develop and manage cost models to meet GM% targets; Translate designs into full specification packages and BOMs; Drive fit intent execution through pattern analysis and corrections; Collaborate with sourcing teams and vendors on product standards; Analyze market feedback to refine products and influence future development
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC