Product Developer - Temp
Twine, United States
Job Description
About Twine
We're a thriving ecosystem of top-tier freelancers from around the world. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies and Silicon Valley startups, Twine is the go-to platform for mission-critical projects. Twine's experts get to participate in generating quality datasets at an unprecedented scale. With over half a million registered freelancers and a growing roster of 35,000+ companies, we've become the comprehensive solution for freelancing.
Our Mission
At Twine, we recognise that companies require a flexible approach to hiring expert freelancers for their most critical projects. Traditional freelance platforms often fall short when it comes to scalability and diversity. That's where we shine. Twine operates as a thriving global freelance network, with diverse experts across various fields, including marketing, engineering, and AI. Our core mission is to empower creators, whether they're businesses or individual freelancers, to thrive in their creative endeavours.
About the Role
We are seeking a temporary Product Developer for a global leader in the sport, outdoor, and lifestyle apparel industry. The TEMP Product Developer is responsible for managing all aspects of the product development calendar, execution of the product, and on-time delivery.
- Oversee the development cycle from initial concept through production hand-off.
- Ensure development execution is in accordance with design, allocation, sourcing, and brand strategy.
- Lead cross-functional communication and coordination of timing, calendar, product updates, approvals, and issues.
- Work closely with sourcing team leads to source raw materials and components while maintaining quality standards and margin goals.
- Anticipate and identify any potential obstacles in the development process and facilitate the effective resolution of issues.
- Responsible for cost negotiations with the suppliers to meet or exceed margin targets.
- Ensure that all product information is accurate in PLM system at all times during the lifecycle of the product.
- And more
Requirements
- At least 3+ years of experience in apparel product development.
- Extensive attention to detail and follow-through related to calendar, vendor relations, and inner department relations.
- Excellent organizational and project management skills.
- Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Detailed knowledge of construction and textiles for apparel, women’s apparel amp; swim specifically a plus.
- Proficiency in Word, Excel; Illustrator 10, CS, CS2; PLM, Full Circle experience preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree is preferable but not required.