Product Developer

Pendleton has been woven in the West since 1863. Built on a legacy of craft, quality, and authenticity, our products are known for their timeless design and enduring stories.

The Product Developer of Home Category at Pendleton manages the end-to-end development of assigned Home styles, including Blankets, Shams, and Drinkware from initial concept and materials sourcing through sample approval and production handoff.

Partnering closely with Design, Product Management, Materials, Sourcing, and Costing, this role ensures every style is developed on calendar, within cost, and true to Pendleton's brand standards of quality and craftsmanship.

The Product Developer owns the seasonal development process for assigned categories, tracking samples, managing vendor communication, and driving styles toward on-time, production-ready approval.

What You’ll Do

Seasonal Development & Calendar Management

• Manage the development calendar for assigned styles, tracking milestones from concept through bulk approval

• Partner with Design and Product Management to translate seasonal concepts into a well-developed, commercially viable product line

• Identify and escalate calendar, quality, or cost risks early, proposing solutions to keep development on track

Sample Development & Vendor Partnership

• Initiate and track sample requests, reviewing incoming samples for accuracy against design intent and specs

• Own construction and specification updates throughout development

• Manage vendor communication and relationships to ensure timely, accurate sample delivery and issue resolution

Product Data & Cost Management

• Maintain accurate style and BOM information within PLM, including approvals, comments, and revision history

• Partner with Costing to develop and track style-level costs against target margins

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Process Improvement

• Support cross-functional milestone meetings (design reviews, sample reviews, line reviews) with clear, organized status updates

• Contribute to continuous improvement of development processes, tools, and templates

• Participate in special projects as assigned

What You Bring

• Degree in Product Development, Merchandising, Apparel Design, or related field, or equivalent experience

• 3+ years of Home product development experience

• Working knowledge of the product development lifecycle, from concept through production

• Experience partnering directly with vendors, mills, or factories preferred

• Proficiency in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems

• Competency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

• Familiarity with ERP and sourcing/costing systems preferred

• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple styles, vendors, and deadlines simultaneously

• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Collaborative and comfortable partnering across design, technical, materials, and sourcing teams

• Passion for quality product and appreciation for Pendleton's history, values, and commitment to craftsmanship

• Capacity to engage in occasional travel, domestic or internationally

Benefits & Perks

At Pendleton, we believe taking care of our people is just as important as taking care of our business. We offer a thoughtful benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and financial future including:

• Health & Wellness: Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Pendleton covering the majority of employee premiums.

• Your Future: 401(k) with a company match of up to 3.5%.

• Time to Recharge: PTO from your first day, plus eleven paid holidays for eligible corporate employees.

• Peace of Mind: Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance.

• Support for Life: Flexible spending accounts, confidential employee assistance resources, and access to applicable paid family and medical leave programs.

• The Pendleton Perk: Enjoy employee discounts on the products and timeless styles that have been part of Pendleton for generations.