Join our Osprey Team as our Developer and make an immediate impact. If you love adventure, great gear, and have a passion for the outdoors, you're in good company with our Osprey brand, one of Helen of Troy's trusted leadership brands, including OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Braun, PUR, Vicks, Honeywell, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, and Revlon. Together, we build innovative and useful products that elevate people's lives everywhere every day
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What you will be doing:
The Developer is the connection between the Design Team/PLM/ Sample Room/ Production Team/ factories and raw material suppliers. Responsible for the transition of new product from the Development process into Buy Ready Samples. The Developer to work with Development Director to ensure product is developed fully and accurately then transfer to factories with all the details needed to produce the product to Ospreys standards.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Inhouse Development (Design & Sample Room Interaction)
Ensure Osprey standards of build and fit are installed into design prototypes prior to release to the factories
Co-ordinate with Graphic Designer on artworks
Direct Development (Design & Factories)
Ensure the Design’s Ideas are well received by factories sample room into the prototypes
Ensure Osprey standard of build and fit are working well onto Prototype
Ensure Prototype to meet the deadline.
Co-ordinate with Factories and Osprey Graphic Designer on artworks
Raw Materials
Manage color reference swatches and library
Check Color Fabric Trims (CFT) to ensure they are all relevant
Ensure the material qualified standard.
Do lab-dip with all raw material suppliers.
Material preparing for shooting samples and counter samples.
Manage SMS MOQ issues with suppliers/factories.
Specifications
Manage the creation and issuance of Prototype specification (Direct development), Development Specification, Sales Sample Specifications, Buy Ready specification and Production Specifications
Specification drawings to be managed
Ensure Specifications contain any unique construction
Maintain a production specification on share point
Manage the inline change requested specification updated
Industrialization
Full production packet to be passed to Production Partner (Spec Templates, Master file, approved strike off) ensuring accuracy
Work with Graphics Designer Team for labdip approval (mesh/ fabric)
Work with suppliers/ factories for material/ color/ strike off approved for SMS and Production
Full manage the SMS inline and final inspection
Co-ordinate Show Samples following final changes
Complete final changes for production (including sizing)
Do Buy Ready sample inspection and comment. Full manage the BRS inline and final inspection.
Initiate and hold Buy ready sample meetings with factories
Responsible for the issuance of Inline Change Requests and associated follow-up.
Co-ordinate testing sample if yes
General
Co-ordinate seasonal product Photography with external contractor & US Marketing Team ensuring timely delivery of images
Approve color swatches to be passed to US graphics team
SMS color board to be passed to Design Team before production
Manages image repair, color checking, logoing, etc
Arrange spare parts list to send to Distributor
Additional Functions – Other duties as assigned. The above is intended to describe the major responsibilities and requirements for this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all duties, responsibilities or requirements.
AUTHORITY & WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
The Developer is authorized to take reasonable action necessary to carry out responsibilities consistent with general guidance of the Developer Manager. The Developer is directly responsible to report the Developer Manager.
Supervision Exercised: no
Primary Contacts: Factories, suppliers, Designer, sample room, CT
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, experience and aptitude to meet position requirements.
A trustworthy, clear communicator with excellent English Language abilities and a reliable confidentiality record.
Years of related professional experience: 3-5. Background to work for backpack branch is preferred.
University Degree preferred and relevant experience. Prior experience in International Companies a distinct advantage.
Travel: Ability to travel as needed
Founded in 1968, Helen of Troy is a prominent player in the global consumer products industry, offering diverse career opportunities across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia. We boast a collection of renowned brands such as OXO, Hydro Flask, Osprey, Honeywell, PUR, Braun, Vicks, Hot Tools, Drybar, Curlsmith, and Revlon – many of which rank #1, #2, or #3 in their respective categories, making the Helen of Troy name synonymous with excellence and ingenuity.
At Helen of Troy, our strategy involves acquiring brands that we can integrate and enhance, amplifying their unique attributes to drive growth and profitability. Embracing a culture of collaboration internally and externally, we are committed to providing innovative solutions tailored to consumers, operational excellence, global scalability, and exceptional shared services to support our brand portfolio. This dedication to fostering development and success sets Helen of Troy apart as a pioneer in the industry, propelling our brands to unparalleled heights of success and recognition worldwide.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Management retains the right to add or to change duties of the position at any time.