Are you passionate about building the best possible soft goods?
We are looking for a driven, creative, and fun-loving In Region Soft Goods Product Developer to join our team and help us redefine the world of soft goods.
As an In Region Soft Goods Product Developer, you will be responsible for ensuring the successful mass production of our existing and new soft goods product designs. You will collaborate closely with our soft goods product operations team, Project Managers, external manufacturers, and suppliers to bring new colorways, product updates, and line expansion designs to production within tight timelines.
We are looking for someone who is passionate about building top-of-the-line gear that is functional, beautiful, and cost-effective. You will also be responsible for staying up-to-date on the latest trends in soft goods design.
We believe that soft goods can be both functional and beautiful, and we are committed to creating products that meet the needs of our customers while also pushing the boundaries of design. If you are someone who is passionate about soft goods and who is excited to be a part of a team that is redefining the world of soft goods, we encourage you to apply.
Join our team and help us make the world a better place, one carry solution at a time.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Drive product improvements by testing and implementing sustainable fabrics, specialty zippers, or custom webbing, making a difference in the world.
- Ensure seamless project execution by coordinating with project managers and hitting milestones, delivering outstanding results.
- Set the bar high for quality by establishing comprehensive quality control documents and inspection plans with our trusted suppliers.
- Organize and maintain critical documentation and communications related to product manufacturing, playing a vital role in our success.
- Collaborate with designers to bring their visions and product updates to life through technical drawing packages that wow our manufacturing partners.
- Identify opportunities for cost-down and functional improvement by exploring new methods, technologies, materials, and vendors.
- Research and identify areas for technical improvement relating to soft goods product design.
- Facilitate communication with overseas materials and contract manufacturers.
- Manage and execute testing plans to ensure new product designs meet performance requirements.
- Reviewing samples against tech packs on their specifications and execution prior to sample delivery.
- Manage sample tracker closely by working with project managers and tier 1 & 2 suppliers.
- BOM review and management.
- Be able to provide suggestions to designers/project managers on perfecting products with cost saving ideas, features and benefits, constructions..ect.
- Help transition to QC team after approval samples.
- 5 years of experience working with soft goods vendors to bring products to mass production for consumers
- Able to transform ideas into reality, collaborating closely with sewing prototypers, sewing factories, fabric weavers, coatings factories, and more
- Proficiency in building soft goods drawing packages, also known as "Tech Packs," using the power of Adobe Illustrator
- Hand sketching ability
- Able to work within structured product development systems, ensuring every crucial step is followed on the path to final mass production
- Able to set up quality control expectations and documentation, ensuring the highest level of product quality at our manufacturing partners.
- This is a remote position based in Vietnam, our soft goods design team will be visiting 2-6 times per year for on-site visits.
- Proven team leadership and communication skills
Note that while these skills are valuable, they are not absolute requirements. If you possess the necessary drive and determination, we're open to being convinced of your capabilities.
Other Preferred Qualifications- Experience with Solidworks or other product development CAD packages
- You use and care a lot about gear (photography, outdoor, or other passion areas)
- You have strong opinions about the products that you use in your life and enjoy debating what makes these products great
- You’re a systems thinker and love optimizing workflow and efficiency - you are capable of navigating surprise roadblocks with rational thinking and problem solving
- Fluent in English, both written and verbal
- Must legally reside and work in Vietnam
- Ability to work on-site at our factories
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What We Do
Peak Design is a San Francisco-based design company that specializes in bags and camera gear. We were born on Kickstarter in 2011. We like to have fun.
We exist to provide happy, meaningful lives for the people who work here. The values that drive our happiness define our mission:
1. Make the best things
2. Succeed at the expense of nobody
3. Treat our customers as peers
4. Offset our environmental impact
5. Use our voice to inspire positive change
6. Prioritize happiness over growth
