Product Developer

At Pendleton Woolen Mills Inc, the Product Developer for the Home category helps bring seasonal style concepts to life from early development through production handoff. This onsite role in Portland, OR manages the full development process for assigned Home styles, with a focus on quality, craftsmanship, and timely execution within cost targets.

The Product Developer owns end-to-end development for items such as Blankets, Shams, and Drinkware. You’ll coordinate cross-functional work across design, product management, costing, and vendors, ensuring each style is delivered on calendar and aligned with Pendleton brand standards.

What You’ll Do

• Manage the development calendar for assigned styles, tracking milestones from concept through bulk approval
• Partner with Design and Product Management to translate seasonal concepts into a commercially viable product line
• Identify and escalate risks related to calendar, quality, or cost early, recommending solutions to keep development on track
• Initiate and track sample requests, reviewing incoming samples against design intent and specifications
• Own construction and specification updates throughout the development process
• Manage vendor communication and relationships to support timely, accurate sample delivery and issue resolution
• Maintain accurate style and BOM information within PLM, including approvals, comments, and revision history
• Partner with Costing to develop and track style-level costs against target margins
• Support cross-functional milestone meetings (design reviews, sample reviews, line reviews) with clear, organized status updates
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts for development processes, tools, and templates
• Participate in special projects as assigned

Requirements

• Degree in Product Development, Merchandising, Apparel Design, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3+ years of Home product development experience
• Working knowledge of the product development lifecycle from concept through production
• Experience partnering directly with vendors, mills, or factories preferred
• Proficiency in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems
• Competency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with ERP and sourcing/costing systems preferred
• Highly organized, able to manage multiple styles, vendors, and deadlines simultaneously
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Collaborative partnering across design, technical, materials, and sourcing teams
• Passion for quality product and appreciation for Pendleton’s history, values, and commitment to craftsmanship
• Capacity to engage in occasional travel, domestic or internationally

Tools You’ll Use

• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
• Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Pendleton covering the majority of employee premiums
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 3.5%
• PTO from your first day, plus eleven paid holidays for eligible corporate employees
• Company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts, confidential employee assistance resources, and access to applicable paid family and medical leave programs
• Employee discounts on products and timeless styles