Associate Product Developer

$45,000 - $45,000/Yr

Fun[Set] - Fort Collins, CO

Full-time - Entry Level

Fort Collins, CO

Sporting Goods, Hobby, Musical Instrument, Book, and Miscellaneous Retailers

About the position

The Associate Product Developer at FUN.com is a creative and detail-oriented role focused on managing the product development process for Halloween-themed products. This position involves collaborating with designers and factory partners to ensure high-quality production from concept to final product, while also addressing any challenges that arise during development.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate tech packs and specs to communicate construction, design, and sizing details for each project to overseas partners and factories.
• Meet with designers to discuss project specifications and design direction of a project.
• Communicate with factory partners to produce samples and work through development problems.
• Meet with product developers to review and approve sample photos.
• Participate in sample reviews to document and communicate any revisions to projects accordingly.
• Actively work to minimize sampling and production costs.
• Review costing with team, managers, and buying team as needed.
• Work with internal departments to make sure all deadlines and development requirements are being met.
• Connect with licensing specialists to gain approval and ensure quality standards of licensed projects.
• Work directly with multimedia teams to provide direction on styling, image editing, and overall aesthetic to best display project character.
• Communicate roadblocks to leadership to help keep projects moving.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Work history that demonstrates a high level of attention to detail.
• Understanding of the project management process: Initiating, planning, executing, controlling, and closing projects.
• Strong communication with business partners who may be less than fluent in English.
• Thorough understanding of garment construction, project costing, and different material types.
• Thorough understanding of factory capabilities and limitations.
• Strong applied knowledge in project costing.

Nice-to-haves

• 1-2 years in product development.
• 1-2 years of experience in garment creation and/or manufacturing.
• Experience working with Chinese suppliers and manufacturers.
• Experience using Adobe Creative Suite.
• College degree in garment production, product development, or equivalent work experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $45,000 a year.