Merchandise Product Developer

The Product Developer executes the product development process within multiple calendar timelines, from design handoff through production readiness. This role is responsible for building and maintaining tech packs, managing vendor communications, tracking timelines, and ensuring accuracy, quality, and brand consistency throughout the development cycle.

Essential Functions of the Job

• Build and maintain detailed tech packs, ensuring timely and accurate communication to vendors.
• Execute and update assortment edits in coordination with Merchandising and Product Management.
• Manage day-to-day vendor communications; escalate issues as needed.
• Negotiate costing and MOQ targets; provide recommendations for efficiency or cost savings.
• Develop color, fabric, and print stories under the guidance of the Manager.
• Maintain the fabric and trim library and ensure seasonal updates.
• Approve PP and TOP samples in collaboration with the Manager.
• Track milestones against the development calendar and escalate risks proactively.
• Support innovation and trend research to inform product direction.
• Ensure adherence to brand guidelines and alignment across categories.
• Partner cross-functionally to support Creative, Production, and Merchandising teams.
• Review sales and performance data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Contribute to process improvement and efficiency initiatives.
• Physical demands are outlined immediately below

Physical Demands

• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Occasionally required to walk and work with hands and arms, lift up to 25 pounds and/or drive a golf cart.
• Required to sit for long periods, sometimes for several hours at a time, and use their hands and fingers to operate a computer.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Other Duties and Responsibilities

• Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business processes to improve products or services
• Interfaces with various departments to ensure successful launches
• Provides logistical recommendations for product merchandising during the Masters Tournament
• Trains and coaches the Tournament employee sales force on product knowledge
• Performs any other duties deemed by management to be an integral part of the job

Qualifications:

Skills/Knowledge/Attributes:

• Technical knowledge of fabrics, trims, and garment construction
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and communication skills
• Collaborative, solutions-oriented, and able to execute multiple priorities
• Proven international sourcing experience and market awareness
• Computer skills to include Microsoft Office programs, as well as back-office inventory control software
• Demonstrated proficiency with ADOBE Creative Suite, including Illustrator and Photoshop
• Self-motivated and able to take the lead on projects while anticipating the needs of the team
• Ability to translate relevant consumer trends into Masters merchandise that will resonate to our patrons
• Knowledge of textiles and materials and the properties associated with the use and care

Relative Experience/Education:

• Two (2) to four (4) years of product development experience, preferably in apparel or accessories

• Bachelor’s degree in Product Development, Design or related field

Required License(s):

• Possess a valid driver’s license and/or successfully completes the Club’s internal motor vehicle training program

Projected Work Schedule:

Normal work hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. Must be available to work nights, weekends, and holidays.