Product Developer, Equipment
Core
Technical development of outdoor equipment (packs, travel bags, duffels) from prototype to production-ready product.
Role type
Senior Product Developer (Hardgoods)
Builds
Packs, travel bags, and duffels for The North Face
Domain
Outdoor apparel and equipment manufacturing
Required skills
Bag construction and component knowledge, Vendor costing analysis, PLM system proficiency, Adobe Illustrator, Technical specification creation, Prototype evaluation, Global vendor communication
Preferred skills
Global development experience, Testing standards familiarity, Sustainability initiatives support
Technologies
FlexPLM, Adobe Illustrator
Responsibilities
Own technical development from prototype to buy readiness, Translate design intent into production solutions, Create and maintain product specifications and tech packs, Review prototypes and resolve construction issues, Manage development milestones and risks, Review vendor costing for value engineering, Partner on material selection and compliance
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC