Product - Technical Development Developer

tentree is a lifestyle apparel company based out of Vancouver, Canada that plants 10 trees for every item purchased. By combining social and environmental consciousness with apparel, we empower our customers to have a direct impact on saving the planet through intentional purchasing.
As an Apparel Product Developer, you are driven by the technical aspect of product creation. Your role is to translate the designer’s intent into a commercially-ready product within the Go-To-Market calendar timelines. You are the main liaison between the Product team and tentree manufacturing partners throughout the product development cycle. From design hand-off to production, you are responsible for the fit, quality, and construction of tentree products.

What will you be doing?

You will build and maintain tech packs including sketches, BOMs, size charts, style review comments, and construction pages
You will work within the PLM system and development tracker to document your progress and ensure tech pack data accuracy
You will inspect samples and sample patterns against submitted tech pack and requested changes
You will lead fitting sessions and conversations with cross-functional partners (Design, Merchandising, Sourcing) to align on the next steps of development.
You will utilize innovative and creative problem-solving techniques in accomplishing specific design elements
You will analyze, document, and communicate the outcome of sample fittings to manufacturing partners
You will ensure fit and construction meet design intent, tentree's standards, and are consistent across product categories
You will develop collaborative and productive relationships with external partners through effective email communication, video conferencing and onsite visits when possible
You will collaborate internally as well as cross-departmentally to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
You will maintain a continuous learning approach by researching and testing innovations within the world of product development, specifically in relation to sustainability and circularity
You will assist in the training and mentoring junior developers
You will work closely with the Product Leads to identify risks to cost, quality, and schedule and participate in risk management
Assist with the maintenance of the Sample Archive Library
Requirements
Professional & Educational Experience

• 4+ years fit specialist and/or product development experience in a mass production environment
• Proficient in AI and Centric (or similar PLM system)
• Strong knowledge of fit and grading
• Strong understanding of end-to-end product development cycle for both D2C and B2B GTM calendars
• Experience or comfort working in various apparel categories such as knits, woven, fully fashioned, and outerwear. (outerwear development experience is considered an asset)
• Pattern making experience is considered an asset

Personal Strengths

Strong organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt readily to change
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to conduct fit sessions or vendor meetings independently
Ability to lead in a dynamic, collaborative team environment
Ability to manage multiple and changing seasonal priorities
Approach work with a sense of fun, curiosity, and thirst for learning
Benefits

Extended healthcare plan
Generous paid days off
Hybrid work
Employee discounts
Discretionary bonus

tentree is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business needs.