Product Developer / Technical Designer
Company: Cat5 Commerce
Location: Chesterfield
Posted on: May 15, 2022
Job Description:
Job DescriptionSalary: $50,000 - $90,000/yr + Excellent
BenefitsPositionCat5 is looking for a Product Developer / Technical
Designer to help us bring new products to market for the Mission
Made brand. Mission Made is a new high-growth tactical brand with a
strong focus on apparel, footwear and tactical accessories. This
position will enjoy the entire lifecycle of product development,
from initial concept to sell through to end of life. We are seeking
someone with a strong background in successfully bringing new
products to market, along with the skills to overcome the various
obstacles that are bound to present themselves. Strong, proactive
communication skills paired with the ability to work independently
while coordinating with the rest of our team is essential. The
ideal candidate will be well versed in apparel development. They
should be able to analyze opportunities for new products, develop
initial concepts that are consistent with our brand DNA, work with
factories to produce samples, iterate on initial designs, and see
the product through to delivery. This role will then mine customer
feedback for opportunities to refine our product and implement
those changes on future orders.The right candidate is a creative
problem solver, is highly organized, and thrives in a fast-paced
environment. Duties
- Develop new products and make design modifications to existing
products, primarily in apparel, footwear and tactical
accessories
- Work directly with factories to develop prototypes that lead to
consumer-ready products
- Ensure products are meeting our size/fit specs and refine those
specs over time
- Ensure overall quality of samples before production
- Collaborate with sourcing specialist to develop the products
using reliable manufacturers while hitting our cost objectives
- Serve as a primary point of contact for product design
- Coordinate all samples and maintain a highly organized sample
library for reference
- Seek input from the design and marketing teams to keep on-brand
regarding potential products, logo applications, and packaging
- Assist in the creation of hang tags, instructions, etc.
- Ensure expediency of all development to ensure timely delivery
for product launch
- Keep thorough records of work progress within Trello, Slack,
Google Drive and relevant documents Qualifications
- 3+ years experience in product development and/or technical
design
- Apparel sizing and grading
- Excellent communication skills to effectively instruct overseas
factories on product designs
- Enjoys not only the product development and design but also the
research and organizational aspects required to excel
- Strong product management and time management skills
- Proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator and/or other technical
product design software
- Exceptional attention to detail and ability to multitask in a
deadline-driven atmosphere
- Proficient in Google Apps
- Collaborative team player
- Desire to work in fast paced environmentMajor Pluses
- Working knowledge of fabrics, trims and market trends
- Direct experience working with Asian factories
- Footwear development experience
- Packaging expertise
- BeProduct PLM experience
- Familiarity with tactical, military or outdoor marketsAbout
UsCat5 Commerce is an online retail company based in Chesterfield,
Missouri. We operate a handful of niche ecommerce destinations
serving the tactical, outdoor and workwear markets including
TacticalGear.com and WorkBoots.comWe have enjoyed consistent growth
with each passing year, and strive to actively recruit and retain
the best and brightest talent. Recognized as a Top Workplace by the
St. Louis Post-Dispatch, our culture provides a healthy,
challenging and people-focused atmosphere. We offer a top-tier
benefits package and collaborative workspace for those who thrive
in a casual yet fast paced environment. Benefits
- 401k Retirement Plan w/ company match and Roth IRA availability
(no waiting period to enroll)
- Comprehensive, family-friendly health and dental coverage w/
generous company premium contributions + Health Deductible HRA
- Paid Maternity & Paternity leave
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Optional voluntary benefits including vision coverage, short
term disability, term life insurance, accidental injury
coverage
- Generous employee discounts on major brands such as Nike, Under
Armour, etc
Keywords: Cat5 Commerce, Chesterfield , Product Developer / Technical Designer, IT / Software / Systems , Chesterfield, Missouri
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