Posted: 03/28/2025 Employment Type: Permanent Job Category: Product Development Job Number: AV754820328

Job Description

Product Developer

Triple Aught Design is a San Francisco based apparel and equipment manufacturer. On their toughest missions and in their everyday adventures, our highly-engaged and dedicated community depends on our gear to help them prevail. With the Pacific to our west and the Sierras to our east, we have spectacular landscapes to inspire our designs and rugged wilderness areas in which to test and use our products.

We are currently seeking an energetic, collaborative, agile, and detail-oriented Product Developer experienced in developing best-in-class technical apparel from concept through production. This is a full-time role at our San Francisco product development and sample room.

Utilizing your advanced technical knowledge of materials, patterns, fit, and construction, you will partner with others on our design and development teams to build innovative product lines and grow market share.

You will be responsible for ensuring products are commercialized accurately, adhering to TAD aesthetic, fit, quality and environmental standards resulting in on-time product development and production deliveries. This is an exciting and impactful opportunity to help grow a vertically integrated manufacturing and retail startup.

Responsibilities

Create and manage BOMs from concept through production ready states.
Manage in-house sample sewing team to produce in-house prototypes
Work with Design and Product Management to select and approve colored trim options
Manage prototype, sample, counter-sample, and production approvals in PLM to ensure TAD quality standards as well as on-time deliveries.
Maintain in-house development materials inventory and sample archive
Pick raw materials and print patterns for in-house prototyping and factory cut kits
Work with Tech Design and Pattern Making to produce, print, and send production markers
Assist with measuring all prototypes and keep track of size charts and updates in PLM
Assist during fittings by taking detailed notes and photos, and ensure all fit sessions are recorded accurately in PLM
Assist with updating all technical sketches as protos are updated and keep track in PLM
Input and maintain cost estimates in PLM
Track the lifecycle of all apparel styles from concept to production ready states using PLM
Ensure TOP photo-accurate SMS samples are requested and tracking to TOP and SMS timelines
QC production of styles: ensure all construction is to spec and measurements are within tolerance
Visit factories as needed to deliver and retrieve samples and patterns

Preferred experience

Knowledge of apparel construction, material construction, bill of materials creation
Knowledge of technical fabric/trims, construction, and production requirements
3+ years experience in product development -- proven problem-solving skills, interpreting design intent, and product innovation.
Excellent communication skills: written, verbal, presentation, and negotiation -- ability to write comprehensive product specs and produce detailed technical drawings.
Solid grasp of the design, development and merchandising process from concept through production.
Excellent skills in creating construction specifications and technical sketches in Adobe Illustrator.
Basic knowledge of patternmaking, markers, and grading. Gerber experience a plus.
Bachelor's degree in Apparel or Technical Design, or equivalent work experience.

Physical Requirements

Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 50lbs.
Ability to look at a computer screen for extended periods of time.
Ability to maintain a composed and professional demeanor within a flexible and (at times noisy) work environment.
Must be able to travel domestically utilizing various transportation methods.

Triple Aught Design offers a comprehensive benefits package for all full-time employees working 30 hours/week or more. Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, PTO, and others.

Meet Your Recruiter

Alonya Van Rooyen

From South Africa originally, Alonya has over 15 years of experience in fashion, accessories, footwear, & textiles. She has worked in various design and product development roles globally, including South Africa, Europe, and the US, giving her an international perspective on the industries.

Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion

Emerging Blue is committed to diversity, equality, and inclusion with all hiring and employment practices. Our goal is go to create an inclusive environment in which all candidates and employees are treated with respect.

We partner with our clients to create diverse candidate pools, promote equality, and help build positive and inclusive company cultures.

Emerging Blue prohibits discrimination and all forms of applicant and employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, military or veteran status, or status in any group protected by state or local law

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