Product Developer Apparel / Design Technologist Outdoor (m/f/d)

About Bergmensch

Bergmensch is an outdoor apparel brand from Baden-Württemberg, founded in 2019. Our range extends from merino base layers, fleece, and insulation jackets to rainwear and accessories, with a focus on natural and innovative materials. We develop with long-standing production partners in Asia and Europe.

The Role

As a Product Developer Apparel / Design Technologist (m/f/d), you will combine design and product development: You will design products and bring them independently into production. You will be responsible for selected product groups and report to the Head of Product.

You will help build the Product Development team and have a direct influence on assortment, design, and processes. The role is aimed at Young Professionals with approximately 3 years of professional experience who want to take on responsibility without extensive onboarding.

Your Responsibilities

Design

• Designs and technical drawings in Adobe Illustrator

• Contribute your own design ideas to collection development, from sketch to finished product

• Trend, competitor, and material research as a basis for new products

• Color, material, and component concepts in coordination with the Head of Product

Product Development

• Tech packs, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and size charts including grading

• Prototypes and fittings: Assess fit, derive corrections, create Proto Comment Sheets

• Evaluate test reports (e.g., pilling, abrasion, water column) and keep relevant standards in mind

Suppliers and Production

• Supplier management in English: deadlines, queries, calculation support

• PP samples, quality controls, and production approvals

• Process complaints and develop solutions with producers

• Supplier visits in Asia and Europe

Processes

• Participate in PLM implementation and structured product data

What You Bring

• Completed degree in Apparel or Textile Technology or Fashion Design with a technical focus, or an apprenticeship with further training as an Apparel Technician

• Approximately 3 years of professional experience in design and product development, ideally in outdoor or sportswear

• A sense of design and a portfolio demonstrating design and technical execution

• Confident handling of tech packs, size charts, grading, and fit assessment

• Very good knowledge of Adobe Illustrator

• Fluent English, fluent German

• Independent work style, initiative, and high attention to detail: You see what needs to be done and ask questions when something is unclear

A Plus

• Pattern making skills and practical processing experience, e.g., through tailoring training

• Experience with 3D tools such as CLO3D

• Experience with functional materials such as membranes, insulation, or merino

• Experience with PLM systems

• Experience in on-site production support

What We Offer

• Active design freedom in building a young brand

• Accompany products from idea to sale

• Short paths and quick decisions

• A dedicated, dynamic team

• 3 days office, 2 days remote per week and flexible working hours

• Workation with the entire team

• Product discounts and the opportunity to test your own products

• The Bergmensch Animal World: Office dog Bella handles reception, and three cats reliably test our materials for scratch resistance and cuddliness. Those who like animals will feel at home with us quickly.

We Offer You

• Parental leave

• Paid sick days

• Flexible working hours

• Home office

• Additional vacation days

• Mentoring

• Professional development

• Free parking

• Team events and company parties

• Pets allowed

• Company laptop

Compensation

The annual salary for this position ranges from EUR 45,000–56,000 per year.

Your Workplace

We work in Pliezhausen in a small team with short distances and quick decision-making. Working hours are 40 hours per week with a 6-month probationary period and 30 vacation days per year, supplemented by the option for hybrid working.

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