Job: Product Developer
Responsibilities:
· Manage all parts of product development process from concept to delivery for assigned categories
· Clearly communicate development needs to factory partners for assigned categories
· Work with design team to set up print artwork files for both inline and logo product. Manage all print communication with factory
· Work with design team to create and maintain sketches, cads, tech packs, detail sheets, and design boards
· Review lab dips, fabric, print, and trim submittals for color/execution and clearly communicate necessary revisions and approvals
· Thoroughly review all samples for fit, design intent, and construction and clearly communicate comments to factories
· Actively participate in fit sessions
· Track samples/submits and keep internal team informed of status
· Organize and maintain fabric, trim, and sample libraries
· Communicate with international mills and vendors to help secure competitive prices and lead-times for fabrics, trims, and garments
· Help to source fabrics and trims as needed, always prioritizing sustainable options
· Work with factories to cost engineer items to improve margin
· Together with sales, marketing, and product development team, help to create and maintain product documents
· Ensure the product development calendar is followed for assigned categories
· Collaborate with design, product development, sales, and marketing teams on all aspects of development and production process
· Help to ensure that all products are properly labeled for care, content, and country of origin
· Anticipate and find solutions to quality issues
· Maintain good working relationships with factory partners, including video conferences or on-site visits when needed
· Special projects
Requirements
· Bachelor’s degree in apparel design, product development, merchandising, or related field
· 5+ years in product development in the apparel industry
· Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop, Google Apps, Microsoft office applications
· Above average knowledge of apparel product development process
· Above average knowledge of both knit and woven construction and materials (sweater experience is a plus)
· Above average knowledge of print processes
· Ability to accurately see and comment on color
· Working knowledge of garment grading
· High level of interest in sustainable and slow fashion.
· High attention to detail
· Excellent written and oral communication, time-management, and organization skills
· Ability to prioritize changing work demands
· Passionate about creating elevated product
This role is full time in office in Boulder, CO with ability to work remotely on Fridays when schedules & workloads allow.
Compensation
Range of $65,000-75,000, depending on experience
This role is a full-time position based in Boulder, Colorado in the Krimson Klover offices (this role is not remote). Four days in-office per week and one day work from home. Occasional evenings/weekends will be required for select events. Travel up to 15%.
The Perks
We believe our employees drive our success and our culture emphasizes work-life balance. Our base salary is one just one component of our competitive total rewards package that includes numerous additional benefits and perks
Benefits
Additional benefits (subject to policy changes):
● Health coverage, including $200/month employer contribution towards enrollment in the Company’s medical plan (subject to Krimson Klover eligibility and plan rules)
● Simple IRA plan participation with an employer contribution up to 3% match after plan eligibility and participation achieved
● Paid time off (PTO) earned on an accrual basis starting at year 1 with 17 days accrued annually
● 10 annual company-paid holidays. Birthday holiday to be used during the week of birthday
● 1 paid day for community service per year
● Hybrid work schedule one day per week
● Summer Short-Day Fridays (when schedules and deadlines permit)
● Dog-friendly office
● Generous company product employee discount
Interested in applying?
Please send your resume AND tell us why you are the best candidate for the position jobs@krimsonklover.com
Deadline to apply:
About Krimson Klover: krimsonklover.com/
We value people and our team. We believe in Slow Fashion with a high focus on sustainability. Company culture is important to us. Things like hybrid working, volunteering, happy hours and a dog friendly office are just a few examples. Krimson Klover is a team of outdoor enthusiasts who endeavor to have fun while bringing to market stylish, comfortable, sustainably made apparel that supports our brand value to Live Boldly.
Krimson Klover is committed to creating an inclusive, equitable, and diverse workplace. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.