Product Developer

Position Title:  Product Developer /Product and Brand Services

Status:  Full Time, Hourly, FLSA non-exempt

Location: On site Zumiez Home Office – Lynnwood, WA

Pay Range: $30-$35/ hour

 

Zumiez is seeking a Product Developer for the licensing division of our Product and Brand Services department. Primarily this role will work in collaboration with licensed product developers in a support role, to help with the execution of licensed product. Our ideal candidate has a proven background in Technical Design and Apparel design, who is a self-starter with a high level of detail, organization, and a passion for seeing a project from start to finish.  

 

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITES

• Manage development through each aspect of tech pack, BOM creation, fit & development.
• Review and correct artwork strike offs, lab dips, and style specific trims based on tech pack and BOM
• Accurately understand and interpret design concepts from licensing partners, technical design, materials, and sourcing to effectively communicate with overseas vendors.
• Understand and accurately identify trend as it relates to Brand.
• Complete projects independently based on guidance from Product Development team
• Flexibility in supporting multiple brands, categories, and overlapping seasonal development.
• Attend design meetings, take notes and execute development cycle each season
• Prepare and track timely receipt of samples for photo-shoots, catalogue shoots, brand reference samples, marketing samples, etc.
• Proactively recognize timing issues to prevent delays or oversights.
• Meet established due dates based off multiple department calendars.

 

JOB REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS

• 3-5 years experience in a product development environment with a proficient knowledge of technical design, design, and an understanding of graphic design. Experience developing accessories is a plus
• Contribute to the Zumiez culture of empowerment, competition, teaching, learning, recognition, fairness, honesty, and fun
• Participation in Zumiez Home Office Training events
• You have a solid understanding of the production cycle and time and action calendars
• Proficient level understanding of Microsoft Office, especially Outlook & Excel for Mac
• Proficient level understanding of Adobe Illustrator CC /Adobe Photoshop
• Understanding of fabric characteristics, and ability to distinguish between different knit and weave types.
• Experience with branding and the ability to adhere to established brand guidelines
• College degree or equivalent with course work in design, technical design/patternmaking/ apparel manufacturing or related experience
• Experience working/communicating with overseas factories or agents

• Effective, Consistent, Clear Communication with all levels

• Ability to take initiative and identify priorities to maintain deadlines are achieved.
• Ability and willingness to work hard in a fast -paced, multi-tasking, team-oriented environment.

 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Ability to sit/stand in a stationary position in an office environment for extended periods and work on a Mac or PC without limitations.
• Must be able to distinguish colors and inspect the material on the product.
• Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will work in an office environment.  The noise level is generally moderate.

 

 

Benefits:

• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Basic life insurance and supplemental voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Paid parental leave
• Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dependent C