Sr Product Developer

Sr. Product Developer

The Sr. Product Developer (Sr. PD) is responsible for setting priorities for the entire development process from 1st proto to bulk production-ready status. This role is responsible for executing the Uniform & Jersey business through coordination with our internal manufacturing and our overseas offices that provide development and production support. This will include components, trims and material development, and color approvals.

This involves tracking and monitoring development, approvals, and production-ready status of all styles from concept through commercialization. Ensure cross functional alignment, calendar adherence while monitoring quality standards, financial targets. Analyze the development progress, and present corrective action plans to fix items at risk to missing deadlines.

How you will make an impact:

Concept Development:

Responsible for calendar adherence by managing Product Development calendar timelines and guiding cross functional decision making (Design, Art, Merch, Sourcing, Material Team, Product Integrity & PCC)

Develop strategy for material preposition and planning for Protos. Working x-functionally with the Materials Procurement team and Production Art Team.

Create BOM, complete Tech Pack, ensuring it meets internal manufacturing as well as global product standards.

Communication with the PCC on any import development and ensure the PD tracker is updated.

Building and maintaining a close working partnership with internal manufacturing partners. Acting as the technical partner for development, attending presentations and meetings, providing feedback on technical feasibility, brainstorming ideas, and solutions to ensure the design vision is translated into product meeting margin requirements & inclusive of pre-costing activities.

Mentor/Supervise Associate Product Developers.

Work closely with the Sample Room on sample priorities and sample execution.

Partner with Manufacturing Costing Engineer on timely approval of costing, factory allocation & potential options for cost-savings.

Monitor protos and other pertinent sample delivery to ensure internal manufacturing partners are hitting calendar timelines. Communicate with internal manufacturing on any corrective action plans to improve sewing operations or resolve manufacturing roadblocks.

Identify downstream impacts of changes that delay deliverables & provide solution-oriented support to partners.

Work with the internal cross functional partners to follow up on development testing and fix any potential quality issues through Risk Assessment covering entire design, development commercialization process.

Monitor protos and other pertinent sample delivery to ensure factories are hitting calendar timelines. Communicate with internal manufacturing on any corrective action plans to improve sewing operations or resolve manufacturing roadblocks.

Import style re-development with PCC & ensure the product meets all product requirements to standard.

Attend fit meetings, creating calendar awareness on any product change request & ensure consistency across all products, inclusive to complying to all global standards.

Anticipate downstream impacts of changes that delay deliverables & provide solution-oriented support to partners.

Production Ready:

Ensure all data points (Tracker, PLM, Box) are available & updated for internal manufacturing and PCC to commercialize across all available teams.

Providing alternate options to the cross-functional team when issue is escalated as a risk to buy-ready, per season.

Daily Activities:

Monitor work in progress (WIP), maintain tracking and all PD-related record keeping, data input, and in/out parcel coordination.

Facilitate timely communication with internal and external parties between US offices & PCC.

Compile weekly metrics & analysis to support PD KPI's.

Partner with Director/Manager to identify opportunities within the process to increase speed, efficiency & quality. Partner with director on process improvement implementation.

Input report card metrics for on-time sample performance, quality & communicate with PCC on suggested action plans.

Lead new global team member on-boarding and training programs, inclusive of monitoring progress and validating when/if continued training & learning opportunities are required.

Author and/or contribute to SOP documentation, distribution, and training relevant to necessary process updates for internal & external partners. Inclusive of being a SME in cross-functional SOP validation.

What you bring to the team:

Bachelor's degree in Product Development or related field

7+ years of related experience in Sportswear development & management.

Technical knowledge of fabric, trim, construction, embellishment, and product engineering.

Experience working for a US global company with international offices working with factories throughout the region.

Manufacturing operations experience a plus.

A team player with a good attitude, strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Ability to influence, motivate, and mentor others.

Proficient in product line management (PLM), databases, and MS Office applications

Advanced Excel skills. 3D development experienced, Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop is preferred.

Must be detail-oriented, able to multitask, and punctual in meeting deadlines.

Willing and able to travel

What's in it for you:

• Culture: Join a team where you're surrounded by top-tier talent, driven by a shared passion to relentlessly enhance the fan experience. With a focus on collaboration, support, and continuous development, you'll be empowered to help shape our culture that celebrates both individual and team successes.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of health, financial, legal, and development assistance, including wellness programs with fitness and weight management partners, paid maternity paternity leave, and infertility treatment. Additionally, we offer flexible time off to help you recharge, along with a competitive 401k plan to support your financial future. At Fanatics, we're dedicated to supporting you in all aspects of work and life.