Top Product Design Executive plans and directs all aspects of an organization's product design and development policies, objectives, and initiatives. Oversees the design, development, and enhancement of new and existing products/product lines. Being a Top Product Design Executive stays abreast of trends in the field and ensures that all products meet the strategic goals of the organization. Requires a bachelor's degree. Additionally, Top Product Design Executive typically reports to top management. The Top Product Design Executive manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Top Product Design Executive typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
WERX Design is an advanced softgood product design & development company, focusing on functional apparel and gear. We partner with young and leading brands in the active, outdoor, tactical, sports and lifestyle categories to take their product direction, turn it into designs, develop them into samples and then produce them in scale to be sold into the market for their brand. Our resource base is vast and our excitement about the product creation process keeps us energized to deliver the best.
Unlike working for one brand, our team has the ability to work on several brands with different aesthetics, as well as in different categories so the days are never the same and the types of products being worked on are always different. Each person on our team has the ability to learn multiple skills and get involved in the entire product creation process, as we truly work as a team to ensure we’re producing the best products for our clients. Everyone is invited to the table.
We are looking for a Product Developer, to work with our PD team, which is responsible for developing and commercializing products within the portfolio of brands WERX is partnered with. With direction from the Product Development Manager, they will collaborate with Product Designers to create tech packs and lead the product commercialization process from design handoff to bulk production.
We are open to most experience levels from fresh graduate to mid-level, but ultimately your success will be on your drive to succeed, enthusiasm to learn, and resourcefulness to problem solve.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
and construction techniques.
construction, materials, and tech pack adherence.
WIPs, ensuring all vendors are sending updated WIPS on weekly basis, reviewing WIP data to ensure accuracy and follow up on status as needed
overviews)
function, fit and commercial viability
vendors (written by technical designer) - Liaison between vendor and technical designer
Sales Samples, Pre-production through Bulk.
either for our clients or in-house branded products
our company exploring other brands & suppliers.
REQUIREMENTS:
Adobe Illustrator).
to find solutions to problems.
products
Special Physical and/or Mental Requirements:
depending on need.
Benefits:
EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:
· Full time
· Onsite in Fort Collins, CO
Please email your interest, resume and relevant showcase of work to: info@werxdesign.com