At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.
The Soft Goods Product Developer is a full-time position based in Austin, TX. A Soft Goods Product Developer at YETI is responsible for successfully driving the development of projects from concept through production readiness. You will work with a highly skilled Industrial Design Team and will partner closely with our Soft Goods Material Developers, Category Management Team as well as our factory partners to create products that are uniquely YETI!
Responsibilities:
• Work closely with the YETI Design and Category Management Teams to understand the vision and direction for the product
• Work with our internal teams and external manufacturing partners to advance a product from prototype stages to successful mass production.
• Work with Project Managers to clearly understand the project timeline and adhere to milestones and deliverables.
• Troubleshoot design, material, and trim details required to execute the desired design.
• Work with Designers to deliver and communicate technical drawing packages to our manufacturing partners.
• Communicates directly with factory partners to facilitate the product sampling process to ensure that design intent is executed appropriately, and construction techniques and patterns are optimized for DFM.
• Works closely with Product Quality to ensure that all assigned projects meet the demanding standards of all YETI products.
• Manages finished goods product testing with internal and external test labs in order to qualify new designs for production release.
• Partners closely with internal YETI Materials Developers to effectively develop new materials, trims, and hardware.
Qualifications and Attributes:
• Bachelor’s Degree and 5+ years of experience in product development preferably in accessories, bags, or apparel.
Experience working with RF Welded construction and insulated softgoods.
• Experience working with soft goods vendors (sample rooms, finished goods factories, fabric weavers, fabric coatings factories, etc.) to bring products to commercial new products.
• Proficiency in building soft goods drawing packages such as tech. packs and sample requests.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator.
• Experience working within structured product development systems to organize new product development and phase gate systems, PLM (product lifecycle management) experience is a benefit.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and a strong sense of urgency and follow-through.
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Benefits & Perks:
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YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Our commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is at the center of everything we do for our employees. We embrace all applicants looking to bring their authentic selves to YETI and contribute to our mission of keeping the wild WILD. Find out more about our commitment to DE&I at yeti.com/esg.html.
All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree
- 5+ years product development experience (preferably accessories, bags, or apparel)
- Experience with RF welded construction and insulated softgoods
- Experience working with soft goods vendors (sample rooms, finished goods factories, fabric weavers, fabric coatings)
- Proficiency building soft goods drawing packages (tech packs, sample requests)
- Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator
- Experience with structured product development systems; PLM experience is a benefit
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, urgency, and follow-through
YETI Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about YETI and has not been reviewed or approved by YETI.
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Healthcare Strength — Medical, dental, and vision plans are core to the package for full‑time roles and are positioned as comprehensive. Enhancements such as increased HSA support reinforce this strength.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Generous paid time off and maternity/bonding leave are emphasized across public materials. Volunteer time off and paid holidays further broaden the time‑off offering.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Strong product discounts and outdoor‑industry perks are highlighted as standout elements of total rewards. Onsite amenities and occasional product giveaways add lifestyle value beyond base pay.
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At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you have the opportunity to create something exceptional, build something sustainable and make a real impact. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.
