Join Signature Products Group®

We turn ideas into impact. At Signature Products Group® (SPG), we design, develop, manufacture, and distribute licensed products for some of the world's most recognized brands, including Carhartt, Skechers, Browning, Fox Racing, and Hooey. 

Collaboration drives how we build. Innovation turns bold ideas into real products. Adaptation keeps us moving forward through change. Accountability means owning our decisions and following through. Affinity turns customers into champions. And humility keeps us grounded, knowing great ideas can come from anywhere.

If this sounds like your kind of team, we'd love to hear from you.

The Product Developer III is responsible for executing on commercial products that deliver upon consumer, brand, and business needs, along with coaching other members of the team to drive continuity and alignment. This person is an expert in materials, construction, and manufacturing, and can mentor the team and translate ideas innovatively into physical product. They are skilled at communicating ideas both verbally and visually to efficiently bring products to the marketplace.

The Product Developer III is a skillful problem solver who constantly evolves to utilize new technologies and adapt greater efficiencies into their own and the team's workflow. They guide critical decision-making tied to the development of products beyond their own category, and identify pain points and inefficiencies within the team to communicate to the Product Development Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Product Commercialization

• Lead the execution of product commercialization to deliver upon consumer expectations, cost targets, and timeline.
• Collaborate with and guide the greater product team on developing products, components, and trims that meet the quality and appearance expectations of stakeholders.
• Own the creation and maintenance of BOMs, tech specs, color specs, fit specs, and other necessary materials/assets needed to bring physical product to life with factory partners.
• Efficiently lead all factory communications and concisely convey changes or revisions to products.
• Own itemized BOMs for individual products and deliver on cost targets with innovative solutions.
• Collaborate on technical specification requirements with global and compliance teams.
• Lead all sample iterations and tracking for their category.
• Prototype, pattern, and conduct market research to validate and ideate on early proof-of-concept ideas.

Organization and Tracking

• Maintain keen adherence to, tracking of, and driving of timelines for all individual projects in process.
• Effectively communicate conflicting priorities and challenges in timeline adherence, and collaborate on solutions that fit the needs of all stakeholders.
• Own the creation and maintenance of the PLM database and physical storage of all development assets.

Strategic Sourcing

• Conduct initial vetting of suppliers/vendors.
• Lead and manage all factory communications and concisely convey changes or revisions to products.
• Monitor vendors and suppliers to ensure adherence to internal timelines and critical deadlines.
• Proactively identify and address potential issues in supplier and factory relationships and implement corrective action plans.
• Implement solutions to maintain high quality and efficient sampling and production.
• Manage supplier/vendor relationships to advance strategic progress in development and costing processes.
• Apply strong costing analytics and negotiation skills to maintain target cost.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in the development of physical product from concept to market.
• People management, mentorship, and lead-by-example ability.
• Ability to lead change and guide process implementation.
• Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize and effectively manage workflow and projects.
• Efficient communicator with external factories and ability to cultivate relationships.
• Exceptional negotiation skills.
• Strong analytical skills and experience.
• Working knowledge of PLM or other material and product management tools.
• Working knowledge of the product development process, vendor relationships, and manufacturing processes of cut-and-sew production.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Background in materials, trims, and embellishment techniques.
• Computer proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Self-starter and creative problem solver who enjoys open-ended projects.
• Excellent collaboration skills and ability to manage multiple timelines and deadlines.
• High degree of agility and adaptability.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Great work deserves great perks. We've got you covered with a competitive compensation package — plus a few extras that make the day-to-day genuinely enjoyable: think flexible PTO, a dog-friendly office (yes, really), an onsite gym, fun team events, and plenty of room to keep learning and growing.

The Essentials:

• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Health savings account
• Short-term & long-term disability
• Basic life and AD&D insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid holidays

The Extras:

• PTO
• Bonus pay plan
• Canine-friendly workplace
• Onsite gym
• Special events & team perks
• Continuous learning opportunities