Product Developer II (Dakine Equipment)

The Product Developer II plays a key role in transforming design concepts into commercially viable products across backpacks lifestyle accessories headwear and misc. gear within the action sports category for our Dakine Equipment business. This position manages development timelines communicates with global vendors ensures product integrity and supports cross-functional teams to deliver market-right brand-right products that meet cost quality and performance targets.

What Youll Do:

• Manage projects for assigned products with an emphasis on quality product development and timely completion of all tasks in accordance with the applicable calendar under the guidance of the Product Engineering/Development Management.
• Partner with Design to proactively manage the styling material and trim requirements relative to manufacturability performance quality cost lead-times and minimums.
• Oversee the delivery and evaluation of quality lab dips/print strike-offs and communicate comments to vendor.
• Collaborate with Design team to ensure successful execution of requirements and construction; problem solve as required.
• Work with Design and vendors to effectively solve and communicate any development issues.
• Responsible for product specs/tech packs for all styles and communication to factory partners from concept to buy-ready stage.
• Ensure all development documentation is maintained for assigned styles including product specs/tech packs proto notes and final specification.
• Maintain and finalize Bill of Materials/Tech Pack for assigned styles.
• Supervise the accuracy of development tracking reports information and availability for meetings in order to confirm that calendar dates and timelines are being adhered to.
• Provide direction to the Development team to conduct seasonal product analysis against competitive brands to ensure JR286 continues to offer product that utilizes world class materials construction fit and performance.
• Lead value/cost engineering and final costing negotiations by teaming up with our costing team and with vendors to meet/exceed margin expectations and maximize profit.
• Monitor the on-time delivery and quality of prototypes salesman and pre-production samples.
• Communicate to vendors agents manufacturers Product Team and/or Sales any discrepancies or revisions to styles.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

What to Bring:

• Bachelors degree in Product Development Industrial Design Materials Science Apparel/Accessories Design or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 35 years product development experience ideally in action sports outdoor or technical accessories.
• Strong understanding of soft-goods construction patterning materials trims and hardware used in backpacks and accessories.
• Experience collaborating with overseas factories and navigating global product calendars.
• Proficiency in PLM systems Adobe Illustrator and Excel.
• Excellent communication time management and problem-solving abilities.
• Domestic and overseas travel is required and is scheduled/planned as per project status or seasonal requirements (3-4 overseas trips per year is typical).

Additionally:

• Knowledge of sustainability practices and recycled/eco material innovations.
• Experience in performance testing specific to packs and outdoor accessories.
• Familiarity with 3D design tools (e.g. Clo Browzwear Rhino SolidWorks) is a plus.
• Passion for action sports culture (snow surf skate bike or outdoor).

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary (we leverage market data) benefits (medical dental vision 401k match life insurance pet insurance)
• Company gym with access to personal trainer
• Paid Parental Leave
• Responsible Time Off (aka Unlimited)
• Free lunches Monday through Friday
• Summer hours (Memorial Day through Labor Day)
• 13 company holidays
• Professional development workshops
• Employee product discounts on selected brands