Kjus | Product Engineer Designer & Development (Clothing)

KJUS is dedicated to amplifying the world's most exhilarating golf and ski experiences. We achieve this through miraculous technology that goes beyond innovation, setting entirely new standards for performance, comfort, and protection. Our shared passion for golf and ski drives us to create incredible products that empower our loyal customers to fully enjoy their passions. For us, it's not just a job-it's a joyful obsession. As a result, KJUS products are found in the most remarkable ski and golf destinations worldwide.

The KJUS headquarters are in Boulder, Colorado, with satellite offices in Switzerland and Scotland. Our showrooms can be found worldwide. In 2019, Acushnet Company partnered with KJUS, joining our brand with other fantastic labels like Titleist, FootJoy, Scotty Cameron, and Vokey.

KJUS | Product Engineer/Designer & Development (Clothing)

Full-time - Boulder, CO

Exempt, Salaried

Assist Product Engineering & Design Team with all aspects of the design and development process for our Ski, Golf and Lifestyle collections. This position will report directly to the Director Product Design & Development.

Responsibilities:

Creation and Design (35%)

• Work Cross functionally with design team, product team, and factories to design styles and create and update tech packs and systems with all necessary info about the products being developed
• Modify designs and techpacks during the development phases to realize the design goal
• Work with design and development team to create the line from concept to bulk
• Color the line based on feedback from design meetings
• Comply with production calendars to meet all deadlines
• Fill out BOMs and Spec sheets in PLM
• Conduct market research to identify new trends in silhouettes and fabric
• Keep tech packs and visual line sheets updated to represent what is in the current line
• Create and maintain tech packs (BOM, technical sketches, construction references, measurement charts)
• Closely collaborate and communicate with suppliers, the product manager, and the other product engineer team members throughout the entire development process
• Develop trims and on product marketing for the final product

Tech Packs (30%)

• Prepare fit comments and development comments and revise tech packs for production

Fittings (25%)

• Collaborate with Design and Product Development teams to evaluate and fit garments
• Update sketches and communicate with the factories to execute the designs and fit comments

Graphics and Print and Pattern (5%)

• Assist Designer with Print and Pattern design
• Support with technology graphics and tools for sales and marketing purposes (icons, tech explanations)

Samples (5%)

• Assist Design and Development team with organization of catalogs samples and swatches

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design or similar field. In lieu of a bachelor's degree, high school diploma or equivalent and four years of experience in apparel design
• Minimum of 3 years of design and/or development experience
• Strong understanding of garment construction and fitting
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite; Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign
• Print and Pattern experience preferred
• Extended periods of time sitting and/or standing, occasional lifting
• Proficient computer skills (MS Office, Outlook)
• A passion for outdoor sports industry preferred

Benefits:

• 15 days vacation
• 12 paid holidays
• 6 sick days
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401k
• …and more!

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Pay Range: $73,708.00-$92,108.50

Ready to Make an Impact?

Join us at KJUS and be part of a team that values excellence and innovation.

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