Sr. Product Developer, Headwear Florida - Tampa /
Fanatics Brands – Fanatics Brands /
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Company Overview
Fanatics is the global leader in licensed sports merchandise and changing the way fans purchase their favorite team apparel and jerseys. Through an innovative, tech-infused approach to making and selling fan gear in today's on-demand culture, Fanatics operates more than 300 online and offline stores, including the e-commerce business for all major professional sports leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, NASCAR, MLS, PGA), and more than 200 collegiate and professional team properties, which include several of the biggest global soccer clubs (Manchester United, Real Madrid, Chelsea). Fanatics offers the largest collection of timeless and timely merchandise whether shopping online, on your phone, in stores, in stadiums or on-site at the world's biggest sporting events.  At Fanatics, we’re a diverse, passionate group of employees aiming to ignite pride and passion in the fans we outfit, celebrate and support.  We recognize that diversity helps drive and foster innovation, and through our IDEA program (inclusion, diversity, equality and advocacy) at Fanatics we provide employees with tools and resources to feel connected and engaged in who they are and what they do to support the ultimate fan experience.
About the Team
We are a passionate group of product developers, designers, artists, merchants and planners where art truly meets science. Fanatics Brands is proud to be the largest purveyor of long-term rights and partnerships for all major sports leagues and hundreds of colleges. We are first to market with premium apparel and headwear along with official fan jerseys for the NHL, NBA and NFL. When the Super Bowl, Stanley Cup and World Series ends, we are the team running apparel to the players and delivering to fans around the globe. Our commitment to sports doesn’t stop there - we’ve made strategic alliances with Blizzard Entertainment, Disney, Marvel, Lucas Film and Pixar to bring fans an unprecedented assortment. At its core, Fanatics Brands is all about speed and agility. We are built to always respond to the ever-changing sports world.
As the Senior Developer, Headwear you will utilize your advanced knowledge related to product patterns, fit, and construction.  You will work closely with design and merchandizing to understand the creative vision of each project and translate concepts into product. You will work closely with all in-house teams, along with oversea vendors to ensure on-time development & bulk production Buy Ready approvals of your category. In Product Development, the Senior Developer will be involved in the first stages of creating new products, commercialization and getting them to the consumers based on calendar deadlines. This involves everything from idea generation, materials and construction, materials sourcing, product testing and product confirmation.
• Oversight of development for designated Channel(s) of distribution
• Partner with quality and materials team to anticipate & resolve potential quality issues
• Partners with Creative and Materials Team to develop and engineer product in accordance to cost target and vendor capabilities
• Leads pre-costing efforts for the channel of distribution with vendor and internal partners
• Manage development projects from insights, through concepts, validation and into seasonal integrations in collaboration with project teams.
• Work with Design to proactively manage the styling, material and trim requirements relative to manufacturability, performance, quality, cost, lead-times and minimums.
• Maintain cost and master bill of materials during development process.
• Ensure the delivery and evaluation of quality lab dips/print strike-offs and communicate comments to vendor.
• Communicate information and any issues to all related internal parties as well as to overseas mills, agents, and manufacturers.
• International and domestic travel as required to achieve a high level of product and technology development, including visits to manufacturing facilities, R&D partners and consumers to assist in the creation, development, commercialization and integration of product.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with an advanced ability to communicate new ideas, concepts and functional expertise within project teams and to external stakeholder
• Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire and build trust resulting in effective working relationships across the company.
• Demonstration of innovation and initiative – Curious and open minded: always open for a challenge. Ability to challenge the status quo – always looking at improving product and processes while also displaying a willingness to dive into the details.
• Mentor the Development Team
• Passion for product and innovation
• Develop product that ranges from Basic Headwear/Accessory to an Innovative Complex Headwear/Accessory.
• Create strong team interaction with Merchandising, Design, Sourcing, Production, Planning, Materials Research, Quality Assurance to ensure a coordinated and efficient process.
• Foster and maintain key partnerships with vendors.
• Create and maintain dashboarding of product development metrics for corporate transparency and executive review.
• Review and continuously update standard operating procedures in partnership with team for best departmental efficiencies and practices
• Work on special projects as assigned
• Bachelors degree or equivalent in a related field
• 10-15 years relevant experience in Headwear and/or Accessories product development and management
• Advanced technical knowledge of fabric, construction, and product engineering
• Advanced knowledge of factory operations as they relate to costing and manufacturing limitations
• Experience working with vendors in Asia and South/Central America
• Understanding of Headwear and/or Accessory and raw material testing
• Working knowledge of tariffs and duty rates
• Understanding of supply chain logistics
• Intimately familiar with industry standard development processes/procedures, quality standards and compliance regulations.
• Ability to introduce and implement new processes and procedures
• Ability to communicate across multiple cultural and experience levels, internal & external
• Proven leadership skills and communication skills are a must
• Strong Computer skills in excel, word and necessary systems needed
• Travel Required
Tryouts are open at Fanatics! Our team is passionate, talented, unified, and charged with creating the fan experience of tomorrow. The ball is in your court now.
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