ABOUT HERSCHEL SUPPLY
Welcome to Herschel Supply, where we make quality products for a lifetime of better journeys. Designed with timeless form and intuitive function in Vancouver, Canada, every piece is backed by our signature warranty for wherever you’re going next.
Since 2009, we’ve never stopped taking risks. We’re constantly innovating, growing our community and heading on new journeys. We’ve gotten lost in new cities, made lifelong friends all over the world, road tripped with no GPS, and explored a ton of creative pursuits along the way.
Putting yourself out there isn’t easy. It means stepping outside of your comfort zone and trying something new. It might be scary at first, but it also leads to the best parts of life. Inspiring others to take that leap is what we live for. Wherever you’re headed, we’re here to help you pack your future with possibilities.
So, come along for the ride, get inspired and Put Yourself Out There.
ABOUT THE ROLE
As a Product Developer at Herschel Supply, you contribute directly to the development and production processes, managing assigned product lines comprehensively from initial design specification through to final production readiness. Key accountabilities include overseeing fit and construction development, material execution, day-to-day cost optimization, and sample validation while strictly meeting quality standards, cost constraints, and delivery targets. Operating as a category specialist, this position manages daily communication with external vendors and internal cross-functional teams in a timely, efficient, and professional manner. This role requires a high degree of organizational agility, a sharp eye for detail, and the ability to flex fluidly alongside changing business and merchandising requirements throughout the product lifecycle.
A DAY IN THE LIFE
Operating within a dynamic, collaborative, and fast-paced environment, the Product Developer reports directly to the VP of Product Design, Development and Innovation and works closely with the Product Design and Sourcing teams. On a day-to-day basis, the Product Developer is responsible for the following functions:
Technical Package & System Execution
Owns the development execution of the assigned product category from initial specification pass to bulk production.
Creates and maintains highly accurate technical specifications and structural data.
Reviews digital assets and inputs technical comments on virtual CLO 3D samples within the CLO-SET platform.
Create and maintain seasonal product master data to ensure smooth upload into the ERP system.
Collaborates with designers and merchants to clarify each design, re-interpreting technical intent to overseas vendors to ensure production and manufacturing appropriateness.
Works with Raw Material teams to develop trims, labels, fabrics, and other raw materials according to design direction, verifying that material specifications, aesthetics, and target prices are aligned.
Sample Management & Fit Evaluation
Tracks, manages, and reviews physical samples throughout the development process from inception to production, proactively addressing and resolving timeline conflicts or delays.
Inspects and measures prototype products prior to and during fittings, recommending construction changes and alternative techniques to preserve quality, productivity, cost, and margin goals.
Provides factories with detailed technical instructions accompanied by photographs for any structural changes required on physical samples.
Discovers and reports any sample inconsistencies or construction deviations to cross-functional departments prior to marketing photoshoots and sales meetings.
Quality, Compliance, & Operations
Coordinates and manages the product wear and wash testing program to ensure strict quality performance metrics are achieved.
Partners directly with the QA & Compliance Manager to execute appropriate material and product testing frameworks.
Maintains vendor relationships through daily communication and structured technical alignment updates.
Executes the operational development of product hangtags and packaging components.
Oversees the physical organization and maintenance of the studio sample libraries.
Initiates and executes continuous process improvement initiatives within daily workflows to drive structural efficiency.
DELIVERABLES & KPIs
100% accurate, production-ready specifications and Bills of Materials (BOMs.)
On-time processing of both virtual 3D comments and physical prototype tracking to hit designated photoshoot, sales meeting, and GTM milestones.
Successful execution of tactical cost negotiations during the prototyping phase to meet or exceed target seasonal margins.
Zero factory or material compliance failures through rigorous management of wear testing and QA validation protocols.
ABOUT YOU
Experience developing bags and/or apparel within the lifestyle, retail, or consumer goods industry is essential
A diploma or degree in Fashion Design, Industrial Design, or a related field is an asset.
Comprehensive understanding of preparing soft goods for production readiness, backed by strong technical construction knowledge, pattern-making experience, and manufacturing processes.
Exemplary computer skills in Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Office. Prior experience working within a PLM software environment is highly preferred.
A foundational understanding of CLO 3D and CLO-Set software workflows and digital product representation.
Excellent understanding of fit, product aesthetics, and the end-to-end Development Lifecycle, including cross-functional team needs.
Strong organizational skills with a proven ability to work well under pressure, multitask, and manage competing priorities while adapting to an ever-evolving environment.
A dedicated team player with the ability to work, collaborate, and communicate efficiently and professionally with internal teams and external offshore factories/vendors.
YOUR JOURNEY WITH HERSCHEL SUPPLY
The annual salary for this role falls within the range of $65,000 - $78,000 depending on experience. This is a hybrid role, based out of our Vancouver HQ 4 days per week - Monday to Thursday.
In addition to base salary, here are just a few of the additional perks we offer to our valued team members as part of our comprehensive total compensation package:
Health benefits
Competitive vacation policy
Transit subsidy
Maternity leave top-up for birthing and non-birthing parents
Employee assistance program
Professional development subsidy
Product discount and giveaways
Free fruit, snacks & hot and cold beverages
Social clubs and workshops (run, craft etc.)
Weekly happy hour
Various fun events throughout the year
A dog friendly office
DIVERSITY, EQUITY & INCLUSION AT HERSCHEL SUPPLY
We’re committed to creating a workspace that is safe, secure, inclusive and enjoyable for all. Stemming from our core values and initiating dialogue around our programs, we aim to empower everyone to share their individual voices and experiences. It’s with this openness that we are able to expand our view of who we are as individuals, and what we can do in our careers at Herschel.
At Herschel Supply, we are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our goal is to build an inclusive culture that connects us to our customers and the communities around us while embracing and encouraging diversity in our employees’ age, colour, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
Herschel Supply welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the interview process, just let us know and we’ll work with you to ensure you’re supported.