Backcountry · 17 hours ago
Product Developer
Cottonwood Heights, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expBackcountry is dedicated to connecting people to their passions through their online stores. The Product Developer will play a crucial role in translating design intent into high-performance outdoor apparel, collaborating with various teams to enhance product development and streamline processes using digital tools and AI-driven solutions.
E-CommerceOutdoorsRetailSporting GoodsSports
Hiring Manager
Meghan Brady
Responsibilities
Partner with design, and tech design to develop innovative, outdoor apparel from concept through production
Manage the end-to-end development process — including costing, vendor communication, and sourcing materials and trims — while achieving margin goals
Leverage digital tools and AI-powered solutions to enhance workflow efficiency, streamline communication, and reduce development timelines
Wear test and provide feedback on designs before they get produced
Develop and maintain digital tracking tools for seasonal fabric, trim, and sourcing workflows—managing lab dips, submits, approvals, and style updates to ensure accuracy and on-time execution
Create and utilize AI agents or scripts to gather, organize, and analyze trend, cost, and material data that inform product and sourcing decisions
Qualification
Required
3+ years of apparel product development experience, ideally within the outdoor, performance, or technical apparel category
Strong understanding of garment construction, and technical materials
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficiency in PLM systems and Excel
Experience using emerging AI technologies to enhance product development speed, accuracy, and innovation — with curiosity to keep evolving these skills
Workflow Optimization – Using AI tools to automate repetitive tasks (e.g., data input, cost analysis, or materials tracking) and improve cross-functional communication efficiency
Data Intelligence – Building or deploying AI agents or scripts to collect, scrape, and analyze data from industry sources (supplier updates, pricing databases, etc.) to inform sourcing decisions
Benefits
Paid time off policies
401(k)/RRSP match
Medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies
Employee discounts at our portfolio companies
Company
Backcountry
Backcountry is an outdoor retail company that provides products and services for a wide range of recreational activities. It is a sub-organization of Qurate Retail.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (4)
2023 (1)
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2021 (8)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$112M2024-09-18Debt Financing· $112M
2024-09-09Acquired
2007-05-07Undisclosed
Leadership Team
Melanie Cox
Chief Executive Officer and Board Member
Judd Tirnauer
Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
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