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.

• 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.

• 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 Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee discount on Zumiez product
• Bonus eligible

This job description is not all-inclusive and is only intended to describe the general nature of the work. All job responsibilities are considered to be essential job functions. Job responsibilities and requirements are subject to modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities reasonably. The Company reserves the right to modify the job description as it deems necessary for proper business operations.

Reporting to:

Senior Product Developer -Product and Brand Services