JOIN THE BEST TEAM IN SPORT & SPIRIT
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 6,000+ 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: Full-time, Non-Exempt
TRAVEL REQUIREMENT: 10%
HOW YOU WILL MAKE AN IMPACT
The Associate Product Developer for Apparel is a full-time 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 execution 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 multi-task regularly.
- Must have an affinity for problem-solving, 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.
- 1-3 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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Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the employee for this job.
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 Short-Term 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, veteran’s status, age or disability.
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What We Do
Varsity Brands elevates the student experience- in Sport, Spirit, and Achievement.
We are BSN SPORTS, the recognized leader in athletic gear; Varsity Spirit, the driving force in spirit; and Herff Jones, the most trusted name in celebrating student milestones. We partner with educators, coaches, and students to build school pride, student engagement, and community spirit.
With a mission to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for young people, Varsity Brands elevates the student experience, promotes participation and celebrates achievement through three unique but interrelated businesses: BSN SPORTS, a Varsity Sport Brand; Varsity Spirit; and Herff Jones, A Varsity Achievement Brand. Together, these assets promote personal, school and community pride through their customizable products and programs to elementary and middle schools, high schools, and colleges and universities, as well as church organizations, professional and collegiate sports teams and corporations. Through its dedicated employees and independent representatives, Varsity Brands reaches its individual and institutional customers each year through competitions, camps and sales.
