Product Developer-Fishing
Core
Lead the end-to-end development of Bass Pro Shop's branded fishing and marine products from concept to production, managing timelines, specifications, and vendor coordination.
Role type
Senior Product Developer (Fishing & Marine)
Builds
Branded fishing and marine product lines for retail
Domain
Outdoor recreation, fishing, and marine industry
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Market research and competitive analysis, Technical specification development, Cost analysis and target costing, Bill of Materials review, Vendor and factory management, Sample review and testing coordination, Packaging design coordination, PLM system data management
Preferred skills
Avid angler with deep knowledge of fishing gear and techniques, Experience with domestic and international supply bases
Technologies
MS Office suite, MS Excel, PLM systems
Responsibilities
Perform market research to define product positioning and feature sets, Lead product development timelines from concept to production release, Develop technical specifications and cost analyses for factories, Review samples and address challenges regarding specifications or pricing, Coordinate field testing and product audits, Work cross-functionally with merchandising, supply chain, and marketing teams
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC