Product Developer - Athletic Apparel

Full Time
Boise, ID 83702
Posted
Job description

Employment Status: Full-time, benefits eligible

Location: This position is located on-site M-F at Gymreapers HQ - just 20mins outside beautiful Boise

Schedule: M-F, 8-5/flex according to business needs

Compensation: Competitive, DOE


Who We Are

Training isn’t just something you do, it’s a lifestyle you choose. We create premium lifting gear, apparel, and equipment that provides support, stability, and increased performance. Gymreapers represents the culture of training.


We are a rocketship with a huge mission to empower our customers to reach their next PR. We take pride in the details of everything we do. From how our products are constructed, including several IPF and USPA approved products, to the partners we work with to the way we take care of our facilities. This mentality has earned us over 30,000 5-star reviews on Amazon, a 4.7 (out of 5) rating on Amazon, a #1 ranking from Barbend.com, a 4.8 (out of 5) rating on Trustpilot, and a 5.0 (out of 5.0) rating on both Glassdoor and Indeed as a best place to work in the industry.


The Gymreapers’ brand has also been listed twice on the Inc Magazine’s list of 5,000 fastest growing businesses: 2022 at #291 and 2021 at #521. Our CEO, Roc Pilon, recently was named Mountain West Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst & Young and Forbes 30 Under 30 Class of 2023, Retail & Ecommerce category. We are growing so fast that we moved into a 60,000 sq ft distribution facility with 3,000 SKUs in summer 2022 and are set to expand to 180,000 sq ft in 2024.


And we haven’t even scratched the surface of our opportunity. As more consumers trends more towards the power of strength training - we are well positioned to disrupt this category. Gymreapers’ gear and apparel is a reflection of our customers’ identity. Our brand gives them confidence and a competitive edge to take it to the next level. Together we align to the core value that “Nothing is Given, Everything is Earned.”


Benefits/Perks

  • Competitive Pay
  • Company paid holidays
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • NEW: Brand new Gymreapers on-site gym!
  • NEW: Newly renovated HQ!
  • NEW: 401(k) with up to a 4% employer match
  • NEW: Life Flight Program, Voluntary
  • NEW: Employee Assistance Program
  • NEW: Bereavement policy
  • 50% Employee Discount on Gymreapers.com!!
  • 100% Employer Paid: Medical, Dental and Vision - short-term and long-term disability - life insurance for both employee and spouse/dependents
  • Health Savings Account (HSA) employee option

What You’ll Do:

Our team is growing and we’ve created a new Product Developer role to join the Gymreapers team! This crucial role will help drive product innovation, design, and design/merchant relationships in the ever-changing fitness world. To be successful in this role, you will have solid experience creating conceptual design sketches which convey body, styling, fit intent, fabrics, trims, and colors. You should be capable of executing the design and development of products based on creative direction, product brief, and line plan.

You will work closely with the CEO/Founder and Product Team to create consistent storytelling across the brand. This role will also collaborate cross-functionally with Graphic Design, Product Development, Sourcing, and Merchandising on a complete product strategy to meet financial targets. This role will also:

  • Re-create design sketches utilizing Adobe Software to convey technical sketches of body, styling, fit intent, fabric, trim, and color for athletic garments, accessories and equipment
  • Assist in the design and development of innovative, seasonal, replenishment, and special event lines
  • Work cross functionally with Merchandising, Sourcing, Design and Product Development teams to create a smooth transition between initial concepts and final products
  • Must have a consumer-focused mindset with an understanding of needs and ability to translate into product design
  • Partner with overseas vendors to ensure design intent is carried through to the final product through sampling process
  • Conduct fittings and wear tests to adequately document and communicate technical amendments and sizing changes to external teams
  • Assist in creating quality control standards for each product as well as evaluating all products to be high-quality and confirm they are to company standards and brand values
  • Work to create and balance identity rules with creative opportunities in order to elevate the brand through visual storytelling
  • Provide unique insight into relevant market trends with a point of view on the commercial viability of styles with a consumer-focused mindset
  • Work cross-functionally across all teams and departments and maintain a professional and positive attitude with both internal and external clients

What You’ll Bring:

  • Minimum of 4yrs of relevant experience
  • Portfolio of previous work required
  • Strong skill set and knowledge of apparel design, textile properties, sizing, grading, and construction techniques
  • Strong knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite with an awareness of the latest creative software programs, techniques, and applications. Experience with 3D software is a plus.
  • Strong knowledge of overseas manufacturing, production, and communication.
  • Functional knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and project management systems
  • Strong written and verbal communication both internally and externally
  • Must be results-focused and highly detail-oriented
  • Demonstrate a professional and positive attitude with internal and external clients with an openness to new ideas and differing opinions
  • Must have strong organizational skills in order to troubleshoot and manage multiple projects
  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to work under pressure and deliver projects under tight deadlines
  • Familiarity with product manufacturing processes including materials/fabrics; plastics; pigments
  • Comfortable working in a dynamic and collaborative environment with a great deal of constructive feedback and input

More About Us

Our Core Values

  • Grow or Die
  • Customer Obsession
  • Extreme Ownership
  • Nothing is Given // Everything is Earned
  • Be Humble
  • 1% Better Everyday
  • Live with Integrity
  • Sacrifice

Gymreapers LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national or ethnic origin, disability, as well as any other characteristic protected by federal, provincial, or local law.


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