SITKA® Product Developer

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in related technical/engineering field, additional experience required in lieu of degree
• Minimum of 5 years' experience developing technical apparel with emphasis on consumer-brand products
• Experience leading holistic product testing efforts, analyzing results, and recommending actions
• Proficiency in interpreting technical drawings, sketches, and digital files in 2D/3D
• Experience utilizing PLM software in daily operations
• Experience traveling overseas to manufacturing vendors/factories to develop and commercialize apparel
• Strong project management skill set with demonstrated ability to drive action and promote accountability
• Exceptional communication and influencing skills, with the ability to champion complex projects both cross-functionally and vertically within the organization
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Desired Qualifications: 

• Experience with Centric PLM
• Strong knowledge of the end-to-end apparel product creation process, including sourcing, operations, and demand planning

Hybrid Working Arrangements are permitted for Associates in the continental United States (US) and Canada, with appropriate approval and compliance with Gore’s hybrid working policies, from the country in which they are employed.

What We Offer: Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow.

We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits

We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.

Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a covered veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. 

Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws.

Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description. 

Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact