Product Developer
Product Developer
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28-06-2025
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Job Description
Job Title: Designer/Product Developer Knits Sweaters Accessories
Department: Product and Merchandising
About Tilley:
Tilley is an iconic Canadian brand known for travel and adventure hats and apparel with enduring quality and functionality. Our product team is passionate about applying their depth of product experience with an entrepreneurial spirit.
Apparel Designer/Product Development Knits Sweaters Accessories
Designing for Travel. Built for Adventure.
As a key member of the Tilley design team youll lead the end-to-end design and development process within your product categorybringing seasonal concepts to life with a sharp eye for detail technical functionality and timeless design. From early concept through final production youll work to deliver innovative and durable apparel for travel leisure and adventure.
Responsibilities:
Design Execution: Create innovative on-brand apparel designs aligned with seasonal direction category strategy and Tilleys design ethos.
Product Development Leadership: Drive the full product lifecycleowning the journey from initial sketch to production-ready styleensuring each piece meets functional aesthetic and commercial goals.
Sample Development: Partner with sourcing to select the right vendors for prototyping optimizing for fit quality and costing aligned with target retails.
Fit & Construction Oversight: Lead fittings and assess garment performance collaborating closely with technical design and Design Director to refine fit fabric and trim details.
Materials & BOMs: Build and maintain accurate Bills of Materials; select and validate performance fabrics trims and sustainable options that align with each products intended use.
Line Management: Maintain up-to-date line sheets and WIP tracker ensuring clarity and momentum across all style developments.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the design point person for your category within a dynamic multi-disciplinary teamcontributing to strategy sharing best practices and helping evolve processes across the design and merchandising pipeline.
What You Bring to the Table:
Strong foundation in technical apparel design with working knowledge of garment construction fit and performance textiles.
Excellent sketching CAD and communication skills to convey ideas clearly and convincingly.
A passion for function-first fashion and a drive to innovate for modern explorers.
Proven ability to manage multiple projects timelines and priorities through a product development lens.
Academic/Educational Requirements
Undergraduate degree/diploma in Apparel design/production
Required Skills & Experience
5-8 years of industry experience in menswear/womenswear apparel and/or accessories.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Keen attention to detail full knowledge of apparel technical construction and design.
Highly organized and calm; ability to problem solve and/or escalate timely decision making.
Approaches problem solving with conceptual and strategic thinking.
Positive track record working cross-functionally with both internal and external partners.
Expert in building BOMs production-friendly construction details & technical package creation.
Strong technical knowledge of accessories products construction & machinery knowledge for product manufacturing.
Team player knowledge of cross-functional team accountabilities and requirements preferred including design materials sourcing merchandising and quality assurance.
Knowledge of product calendar timeline and ability to work against deadlines
Travelled to and worked on site with manufacturers across Asia the Americas and Europe an asset
Adobe Illustrator Excel Photoshop and Office Outlook required.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written oral diagram or schedule form. Ability to multitask and meet tight deadlines.
POSITIVE ATTITUDE
Is helpful and supportive of team members. Will volunteer to help where needed. Is punctual and energetic about the product and the business.
INITIATIVE
Takes initiative and follows through independently proactively seeking answers and clarity when needed. Brings forward thoughtful solutions alongside any challenges raised.
Benefits
- Health and Dental Care
- Paid Vacation
- Employee discount on merchandise
Other details
- Toronto Downtown (1 Niagara Street)
- Monday to Friday
- On-site role
We thank all the applicants for their interest. However only selected candidates will be contacted for interviews by the hiring team.
Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
Employment Type
Full-Time
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