The North Face: Senior Product Developer

The North Face
Denver
Workplace: OnsiteFull timeUSD 103,680 - 129,600 annuallyFunction: Software EngineeringExperience: 6+ yearsSkills: ["Communication","Collaboration","Proactive problem-solving","Ability to manage timelines","Adaptability"]

Own end-to-end development of complex apparel products from concept through bulk production approval. Lead commercialization strategy for high-risk, innovation-driven categories while ensuring quality, cost, calendar, construction, BOM, and manufacturability goals. Translate designer intent into 3D and physical prototypes, maintain product specifications and BOM accuracy, and lead reviews, teardowns, and risk assessments with cross-functional partners and overseas manufacturers. Provide subject-matter guidance in garment engineering and mentor developers.

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The North Face: Senior Product Developer

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Job Summary

Own end-to-end development of complex apparel products from concept through bulk production approval. Lead commercialization strategy for high-risk, innovation-driven categories while ensuring quality, cost, calendar, construction, BOM, and manufacturability goals. Translate designer intent into 3D and physical prototypes, maintain product specifications and BOM accuracy, and lead reviews, teardowns, and risk assessments with cross-functional partners and overseas manufacturers. Provide subject-matter guidance in garment engineering and mentor developers.
Location: Denver
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Full time
Job Function: Software Engineering
Seniority: Sr. Manager level

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead end-to-end development of complex apparel products from concept through bulk production approval
  • •Own commercialization strategy for high-risk, high-profile, innovation-driven product categories
  • •Ensure products meet quality, cost, calendar, construction, BOM, and manufacturability objectives
  • •Own product specifications, BOM accuracy, style files, development records, samples, and production-ready documentation
  • •Serve as subject matter expert in garment engineering, construction methods, manufacturing feasibility, and technical execution; collaborate and mentor other developers
Travel: Medium travel

Pay and Benefits

Salary: USD 103,680 - 129,600 annually

Key Requirements

  • •6+ years of experience in apparel product development
  • •Degree in product development, apparel design, or related field (or equivalent experience)
  • •Familiarity with patternmaking and grading
  • •Strong verbal and written communication skills, fluent in English (any other language is a plus)
  • •Working knowledge of bill of materials/specs/tech packs with PLM/PDM systems and 3D tools (Browzwear, Clo, Optitex)
Experience:6+ yearsApparelApparel product development
Education:
Skills:CommunicationCollaborationProactive problem-solvingAbility to manage timelinesAdaptability
Languages:English
Tech Stack:PLM/PDMBrowzwearCloOptitex

Company Brief

The North Face
Designs, manufactures, and sells outdoor apparel, footwear, and equipment for activities like mountaineering, hiking, and skiing. Known for technical performance gear and iconic outerwear, the brand serves consumers worldwide through retail and e-commerce channels.
Industry: Fashion & Apparel
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Growth: Established Company
Headquarters: Alameda, United States
Founded: 1966
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