Associate Product Developer

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At Varsity Brands we believe every student deserves the opportunity to succeed and every educator wants to make a difference. It takes a team to make a real impact and through our two divisions BSN SPORTS and Varsity Spirit and our network of 6000 employees and independent representatives we are proud to partner with a wide range of educational institutions and club and professional sports to transform the student journey in SPORT and SPIRIT.

WORK TYPE:Onsite

LOCATION DETAILS:4 days of work onsite in Farmers Branch Headquarters Friday is a flex day.

WORK HOURS:Fulltime NonExempt

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: 10

HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

The Associate Product Developer for Apparel is a fulltime position. An Associate Apparel Product Developer at Varsity Spirit is responsible for aiding to successfully drive the development of seasonal products from concept through production readiness. You will partner with Product Developers to support the interaction with Design Sourcing Planning Sampling QA and Internal/External Supply Chain and Manufacturing partners.

The Associate Product Developer aids in managing the effective implementation and distribution of new products for their organizations handles launch aspects and verifies that quality control complies with all project requirements. The Assistant Product Developer will support Product Developers to ensure the department can deliver approved projects on time within budget and with quality results.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Partner closely with the Product Developer Varsity Design and Category Management Teams to understand the vision and direction of the product.
• Work with Product Developers to support internal and external communication to adhere to milestones and deliverables.
• Support the Product Developer to communicate with our internal teams and manufacturing partners to advance a product from prototype stages to successful production.
• Troubleshoot design material and trim details to execute the desired design and product.
• Team up with Product Quality Teams to ensure that all assigned projects meet the demanding standards of Varsity Spirit.
• Engage internal and external testing labs to ensure the product hurdles all quality parameters for product release.
• Partners with internal and external Material Developers to help effectively develop new materials trims and fabric.
• Monitor the status of new products and ensure the effective of projects according to required policies procedures and government regulations.
• Analyze and recommend improvements to all production processes and methods to facilitate cost reduction and quality improvement.
• Investigate and give recommendations for corrective action in case of any design failure.

QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• The ability to communicate openly and honestly quickly builds trust and respect.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office PLM and AS400 with an aptitude for learning the latest programs.
• Knowledge of product development processes is necessary.
• Excellent analytical verbal and written skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle critical deadlines/prioritize work and business processes and able to multitask regularly.
• Must have an affinity for problemsolving exposure or experience in Manufacturing Quality Excellence Strategic thinking listening to our internal customers and performing most professionally.
• The ideal candidate should be flexible during times of change comprehend business operations and provide quality insight on how to achieve goals and ensure business success.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects and lean principles ideally within apparel manufacturing.
• Bilingual is a PLUS. (English/Spanish).

Education/Experience

• College degree in Fashion Business Administration Project Management Engineering or experience required.
• 13 years of related product development to include Design and Manufacturing.
• Experience communicating via virtual meetings with Microsoft Teams Citrix Webex Zoom and GoToMeeting.
• Experience with Outlook calendar scheduling is a plus.
• Experience in PLM OMS and AS400 a plus.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This job operates in a professional office environment. It is largely a sedentary role with some filing requiring the ability to lift files open filing cabinets and bend or stand on a stool as necessary. The ability to sit or stand for long periods during meetings and while operating office equipment PCs laptops and telephones will be required.

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OUR VALUES

Service We lead with heart. We champion community.

Passion We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.

Integrity We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.

Respect We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.

Innovation We never stop striving to be better. For ourselves and our community.

Transparency We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.

OUR BENEFITS

We are committed to putting you and your families first. For benefits eligible roles we offer a variety of choices and costs as well as program enhancements that align with our responsibility to elevate the employee experience. Some of our offerings include:

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA Employer Contribution/ FSA Opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life AD&D and ShortTerm Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee Perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment!

Varsity Brands companies are equal opportunity employers. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin citizenship gender sexual orientation gender identity veterans status age or disability.