Melin Headwear Product Developer

At melin, we believe in doing things that have never been done before. We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented product developer to join our team of innovators working to push the boundaries of what is possible within the headwear category. Job Description • The Headwear Product Developer is responsible for managing and owning the execution of all product development and on time sample delivery to the product development calendar.

• Manage the research, development and quality of all melin product by serving as the liaison between the Designer, Overseas Production Team/Developer and Suppliers. • Consistently manage timelines with our manufacturing partners and material supply chain in an organized manner. • Ensure that all product is developed within established target FOB cost in order to achieve company margin goals. • Operate with a complete understanding of the development process.

• Coordinate and own all phases of development from Design Handoff, Costing, Compliance, Product/Material Testing, and Fit/Wear Testing • Build and manage a seasonal development tracking report document, keeping it up to date and ensuring accuracy at all times. • Review and communicate design, fit and construction comments to the supplier & maintain the seasonal style design comment sheet at each sample stage.

• Monitor & track all samples, trims, fabric, print, and color development approvals to/from Suppliers. • Ensure consistency in materials, construction and production techniques to provide superior product integrity across manufacturing base. • Build and manage all material and trims in company materials database. Duties include but not limited to: • Serve as the technical & manufacturing resource for product line management, design, development and other members of the product team.

• Manage all tech pack transmissions to the factory and catalog all tech packs on the server. • Contribute ideas for product design, construction, materials, and components to enhance functionality, aesthetics, duty, compliance, fit, and product margin. • Generate technical development packages and specs to communicate intended construction and aesthetic details for each project to overseas development partners and factories.

• Proactively follow and report on the execution of all product details. • Evaluate product team feedback and implement revisions as appropriate. • Examine all prototypes to assure all specifications are correct and within product compliance, duty and cost targets. • Confirm final development confirmation samples arrive on time and ensure samples meet expected quality and accuracy standards. • Conduct and lead weekly meetings with overseas development team.

• Assist on production quality issues when necessary. • Identify/alleviate potential manufacturing, efficiency and costing concerns during the product development cycle. • International travel (China: 2-3 times per calendar year) and domestic travel as required to achieve a high level of product and component development, including visits to manufacturing countries / factories, the melin Headquarters office and material/trade shows.

• Sourcing and Development of new headwear materials.