Onboarding Product Developer

Job Summary

As a Product Developer - Onboarding at Rovo, you will play a pivotal role in the product development team, focusing on ensuring a seamless onboarding experience for new products, factories, and partners. Working closely with the Product Development Manager, factories, Garment Technologist & Technical Designer, your primary focus will be on finding creative solutions to pitch products / technologies to new potential clients and work with R&D to develop interesting solutions with big key accounts. You will leverage your technical expertise and communication skills to effectively transition new products from concept to execution, ensuring that each product aligns with client expectations and Rovo’s standards.

Key Responsibilities

Development Coordination:

• Collaborate with the Product Development Manager to understand client requirements, design concepts, and project goals.

• Coordinate the development process with factories, ensuring the smooth execution of design concepts into viable prototypes.

Technical Expertise:

• Work closely with the Technical Designer and Garment Tech to translate design concepts into technical specifications and prototypes.

• Conduct technical assessments to ensure the feasibility of design elements and make recommendations for improvements/enhancements.

Communication and Collaboration:

• Act as a primary point of contact between internal teams and external partners.

• Facilitate regular communication with the Coordinator, Field QC, Garment Tech, and Technical Designer to ensure alignment throughout the production process.

Quality Assurance:

• Collaborate with the Field QC to establish stringent quality control standards specific to the development and onboarding phases.

• Conduct thorough testing and analysis during development to address any potential quality-related issues before transitioning to production.

Cost Management:

• Work closely with the Vendor Manager to negotiate favorable terms with suppliers and ensure cost-efficient sourcing.

Innovation and Problem-Solving:

• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and production techniques to infuse innovation into the product development process.

• Proactively identify and address challenges unique to the development and onboarding phases, employing creative solutions for successful project outcomes.

Factory Communication:

• Facilitate clear and consistent communication with new factory partners ensuring alignment with Rovo’s development standards.

• Address any development-related issues with factories, fostering effective collaboration to achieve project goals.

Collaborative Teamwork:

• Work closely with the Product Development Manager to align development and onboarding strategies with client expectations and project timelines.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, emphasizing a seamless transition from the development phase to production handled by the Production Coordinator.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain meticulous records of the onboarding and development processes, including specifications, prototypes, and quality assessments.

• Provide comprehensive updates to the Product Development Manager on project status, celebrating achievements and addressing development-specific challenges.

Preferred Qualifications (Must-have/Nice-to-have)

Must-have:

• 2-5 years of experience in sales and product development in textiles.
• Solid understanding of garment construction, materials, and development processes.
• Strong communication skills to liaise between design, tech, factories, and clients.
• Ability to manage timelines, documentation, and prototypes with attention to detail.
• Proactive, solution-oriented mindset with a focus on quality and client needs.
• Fluent in English.

Nice-to-have

• Background in fashion, textile engineering, or similar field.
• Familiarity with cost structures, sourcing, and vendor negotiation.
• Experience with international factory communication and onboarding.
• Knowledge of sustainability trends and innovative materials.
• Skilled in PLM tools or Adobe Illustrator for reviewing tech packs.

Benefits & Working Conditions

• Health insurance coverage.
• Flexible work schedules that promote work-life balance.
• 26 vacation days per year.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment that fosters professional growth.
• Modern and well-equipped office space in a convenient location.