Sr. Product Developer - Golf Bags

Topgolf Callaway Brands is an unrivaled tech-enabled Modern Golf and active lifestyle company while also being a great place to work. With a portfolio of global brands including Topgolf, Callaway Golf, TravisMathew, Toptracer, Odyssey, OGIO, Jack Wolfskin, and World Golf Tour ("WGT"), we have a team of passionate individuals who dare to be great while acting with integrity and respect. We stay hungry, yet humble. All while having fun and making golf accessible and enjoyable for everyone!

Our company is a blend of experience and diverse backgrounds, and our leaders have a strong history of building and selling successful initiatives. We are working to build a truly groundbreaking company, and we want top-notch people to join us in that mission.

By joining Callaway Golf, you also join part of the portfolio of brands within Topgolf Callaway Brands, an unrivaled tech-enabled Modern Golf and active lifestyle company delivering leading golf equipment, apparel, and entertainment, with a portfolio of global brands including Topgolf, Callaway Golf, TravisMathew, Toptracer, Odyssey, OGIO, Jack Wolfskin, and World Golf Tour ("WGT"). "Modern Golf" is the dynamic and inclusive ecosystem that includes both on-course and off-course golf. For more information, regarding our brands please visit https://www.topgolfcallawaybrands.com.

The Product Developer is responsible for executing the product development process for the Ogio and Callaway golf bag product lines. Drawing on experience with factories and knowledge of product development process, incumbent will work with Design team from product brief and take product from tech pack stage through sampling and into finished product at the manufacturer. Incumbent ensures that intended design, aesthetics, quality, delivery schedule and target cost and margin objectives have been achieved.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Transform accessory design from tech pack stage to final, approved product using knowledge of vendor resources, materials characteristics, and product functionality.

• Translate critical features in working designs and tech packs for suppliers. Review and negotiate specific details during the sampling process related to design specifications.

• Daily interaction with overseas vendors and suppliers.

• Manage all Prototype requests - including submission, tracking and receipt.

• Perform Proto review and prepare detailed feedback for communication with Design teams and suppliers.

• Act as liaison during development cycle with internal and external groups to ensure product is being developed as intended at each Proto stage (e.g.: Design Team, Engineering Team, Manufacturing Partners)

• Track development through internal WIPs and lead the communication on calendar timing, materials, sample schedule and risk avoidance to all stakeholders.

• Manage FOB cost analysis throughout the development cycle ensuring costing targets are met for all products.

• Manage, coordinate, and maintain fabric, trim, and sample library.

• Maintain product development schedule/calendar ensuring all milestone and timelines are met.

• Attend various industry related tradeshows/fabric markets/competitive shopping to identify accessory category trend and source innovation around fabric, trim, construction, and components for Soft Goods categories.

• Manage product suppliers for each category establishing and enforcing criteria for design, manufacturing and delivery execution while working with the Quality/Engineering function to ensure quality standards are met.

• Visit manufacturers to oversee sampling and request material, engineering, quality, and timeline changes as needed to meet product line plans and customer satisfaction of finished product.

• Work with the Quality Engineering to ensure proper material and durability testing is completed.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Strong working knowledge of MS Office and Illustrator

• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software experience preferred

• Strong knowledge of materials and trims used in the performance gear product space

• Thorough knowledge of development technologies and general manufacturing principles

• Solid knowledge of quality assurance methods

• Solid knowledge of consumer fashion motivation as it relates to the golfing population with a strong understanding of product and materials

• Experience working with Pantone Color Matching Systems

• Able to work with other departments within the company related to the function of the golf bag business

• Able to mange multiple projects in a rapidly changing environment

• Able to represent the company to all levels of internal management and external suppliers/vendors in a professional manner

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Previous Soft Goods Experience

• Minimum 3-4 years of development experience, preferably in performance gear categories

• Bachelors degree required, preferred in related field

Inclusion & Diversity: As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, supporting them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

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87,800.00 - 109,700.00 - 131,600.00 USD Annual

If your experience is close to what we're looking for, please consider applying! Experience comes in many forms - skills are transferable, and passion goes a long way. We know that diversity makes for the best problem-solving and creative thinking, which is why we're dedicated to adding new perspectives to the team and encourage everyone to apply.

Topgolf Callaway Brands is an Equal Employment Opportunity