Senior Product Developer - Stone Glacier

Job Description Stone Glacier is seeking an experienced Senior Product Developer to join our team. Stone Glacier’s strategic priority is to create the best, most utilitarian, lightweight, and robust product for the modern hunter. In the Senior Product Developer role within Stone Glacier, the focus lies on overseeing the creation and implementation of apparel product lines. Developers in this position play a crucial role in ensuring that products are brought to market in a timely and cost-effective manner, all the while staying true to the product vision.

Collaboration with colleagues from various departments is key to achieving these goals successfully. The Senior Product Developer position at Stone Glacier requires a multifaceted approach, involving not only technical expertise but also a deep understanding of market demands and consumer preferences. By working closely with cross-functional teams, Developers can incorporate diverse perspectives and insights into the product development process, ultimately leading to the creation of innovative and appealing apparel lines.

This collaborative effort is essential for aligning the final products with the company's values and vision, thus fulfilling the dual purpose of meeting business objectives and making a positive impact on both customers and the environment.

This position reports to the Head of Brand – Stone Glacier and is based out of our Bozeman, MT office.

• Develop and execute a comprehensive product development strategy that aligns with company goals and market trends.
• Develop and manage budgets for product development projects to ensure alignment with overall business goals.
• Anticipate future budgetary needs based on project timelines, resource allocation and market trends.
• Conduct detailed cost analyses to identify areas for efficiency and cost-saving opportunities throughout the prototyping process.
• Create Bill of Materials (BOMs) and coordinate prototyping of assigned soft good designs across the multiple business channels.
• Lead sourcing, cost negotiation, and final approval of all trims utilized in soft good design.
• Determine and manage project timelines, budgets, and resources effectively to meet launch deadlines.
• Schedule and lead daily product team meetings with cross-functional teams, to coordinate project actions, mitigate project risks, and communicate challenges and potential solutions.
• Drive collaboration with cross-functional teams to fulfill all calendared development deliverables, spanning from seasonal project kickoff to final pre-production sample approval.
• Partner and lead with design and product management team in comprehensive prototype and costing reviews, to bring design vision to life within the confines of target costing.
• Manage communication with contract designers by communicating calendar deadlines, organizing and participating in sample review meetings, and providing factory cost / construction feedback.
• Create, implement, and manage factory development process improvements that increase workflow efficiency.
• Facilitate constructive feedback from factory and overseas development teams on construction and materials through regular product reviews.
• Maintain regular email and skype communication with factory contacts, overseas development team, and suppliers regarding project status, and calendar timing.
• Execute thorough factory cost BOM reviews and manage factory cost negotiation for assigned styles.
• Supervise overseas development team on the procurement and input of seasonal softgoods weights and dims for hangtag, web, and catalogue collateral.
• Manage collaboration in photo shoot sample process through collaboration with creative services team, sourcing…