Product Developer- Equipment

2 weeks ago


Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand Kathmandu Full time
We are BCorp certified

  • Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do
  • Great benefits including paid parental leave, bonus and clothing allowance
  • Career opportunities in retail & office based roles across KMD Brands

About Kathmandu

Kathmandu is a leading global outdoor lifestyle brand whose journey began in Aotearoa New Zealand over thirty years ago, born out of the passion for the outdoors.

We're on a mission to improve the wellbeing of the world by getting more people outdoors, because nature has a positive transformative effect on us all.

It makes us more happy, open, free and fun.

And that's why we're all about creating the best sustainably made outdoor gear - to get people to experience nature's benefits more often.

We've been out there for over 30 years living our best lives. Now you can too. Join us on our mission to improve the wellbeing of the world through the great outdoors.

A little bit about the role

We are looking for a Product Developer to join our team at our Support Office in Christchurch, the home of our brand.

Reporting to the Senior Product Developer this role is be specialising in Equipment, you will be contributing to the development, engineering and specifications processes of innovative and technologically advanced products that meet the needs of the Company's customers and end users.

This role is Full time, 40 hours a week.

Key Responsibilities

  • Managing the development process of Kathmandu product lines
  • Planning and actively tracking development schedule of products based on the seasonal calendar
  • Developing products, recommending materials and construction techniques that meet design expectations and meet or exceed Gross Margin targets
  • Managing technical specifications from product to handover
  • Finalising tech packs through to handover with design and PM and publishing tech packs to suppliers for development
  • Collaborating with Product Managers on Product information and Quality to ensure accuracy, legality and integrity of product performance claims and distribution of all required technical information
  • Partnering with Product and Material Sourcing to develop new construction techniques and processes to create innovative and technically superior products seasonally

What we are looking for

  • Qualification in Product Development, Industrial Design or Technical Design OR 10+ years of related industry experience with a medium to large manufacturer, retailer or brand
  • Advanced knowledge of fitting, pattern making and construction expertise
  • High level of knowledge and expertise around fabrications, mouldings construction, print and embroidery
  • High level of knowledge in interpreting design details and manufacturing processes
  • Experience working with offshore vendors
  • Goal oriented, a critical thinker and problem solver and be readily able to articulate new ideas
  • Ability to work in a busy environment
  • Superior organisational skills
**Ready to join us?
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