At YETI, we believe that time spent outdoors matters more than ever and our gear can make that time extraordinary. When you work here, you’ll have the opportunity to create exceptional, meaningful work and problem solve with innovative team members by your side. Together, you’ll help our customers get the high-quality gear they need to make the most of their adventures. We are BUILT FOR THE WILD™.

About The Role

The Soft Goods Product Developer is a full-time position based in Vietnam that reports into the Manager, Soft Goods Development in Denver, US.

A Soft Goods Product Developer at YETI is responsible for successfully driving the development of projects from concept through production readiness. You will work with a highly skilled Industrial Design Team and will partner closely with our Soft Goods Material Developers, Category Management Team as well as our factory partners to create products that are uniquely YETI!

What You’ll Do

• Partner with the YETI Design and Category Management teams to understand the vision and direction for each product.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external manufacturing partners to advance products from prototype through successful mass production.
• Work with Project Managers to understand project timelines and consistently meet milestones and deliverables.
• Troubleshoot the design, material, and trim details required to execute the intended design.
• Partner with Designers to develop and communicate technical drawing packages to our manufacturing partners.
• Lead the sampling process to ensure design intent is accurately executed, optimizing construction techniques and patterns for DFM through clear communication and frequent on-site engagement with Tier 1 suppliers.
• Collaborate closely with YETI Manufacturing Engineering to ensure a smooth transition from sampling into production.
• Work closely with Product Quality to ensure all assigned projects meet the demanding standards of every YETI product.
• Partner with the Validation Engineering team to conduct finished-goods testing with internal and external labs, qualifying new designs for production release.
• Partner closely with internal YETI Materials Developers to effectively develop new materials, trims, and hardware.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or relevant experience
•  Greater than 5 years experience in product development preferably in accessories, bags, or apparel.
• Experience working with soft goods vendors (sample rooms, finished goods factories, fabric weavers, fabric coatings factories, etc.) to commercialize new products.
• Proficiency in building soft goods drawing packages such as tech. packs and sample requests.
• Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator

Benefits & Perks:

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YETI is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Our commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture is at the center of everything we do for our employees. We embrace all applicants looking to bring their authentic selves to YETI and contribute to our mission of keeping the wild WILD. Find out more about our commitment to DE&I at yeti.com/esg.html.

All applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

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