Product Developer (Bags/Cut & Sew Accessories)

ABOUT US

With a global team of beauty experts and a distinctly personal approach, IBG empowers all its clients – from established beauty brands to first-time private label retailers – with strategic partnerships that bring visions to life, and products seamlessly to market.

Consisting of three key brands - FASTEN Packaging, Orchard Custom Beauty, and Roberts Beauty - IBG helps businesses create quality beauty products. From concept and design to getting products on shelves and online, we can support retailers, brands, and wholesalers with everything they need to get ready for retail.

We are currently looking for a Product Developer (Bags/Cut & Sew Accessories) to join our team where you will work cross functionally with our Sales team and suppliers to create specific products in the beauty world.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL:

• Design and produce cut and sew (soft lines) accessories and bags that align with functional needs and specifications.

• Support clients ranging from multiple teams and business units.

• Conduct market research to identify emerging seasonal trends, silhouettes, fabrics, techniques, and product categories.

• Create detailed tech packages for overseas partners to guide product development, effectively communicating the design vision to ensure accurate execution.

• Evaluate prototype samples to ensure they meet specifications. Provide clear feedback on development samples and relay notes to vendors for necessary adjustments.

• Source and vet vendors compatible with production and regulatory requirements.

• Negotiate price, quality, delivery and payment terms with vendors.

• Qualify vendors through specific approval process with Operations and QA to mitigate risk.

• Confirm production timelines from vendors and communicate to Project Manager to create timelines.

• Complete and present costing sheet per project for approval.

• Manage/Update development tracker and communicate latest project updates with team during weekly development meeting.

ABOUT YOU:

• 1 to 2 years in Product Development/Sourcing in Accessories/ Bags or relative field

• Understanding of design principals, basic measuring, fabrications, trims, and overall construction of soft goods.

• Project planning experience and have strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Previous experience working with international factories and vendors

• Working knowledge of Smartsheet, Wrike, and Netsuite is an asset 

WHAT WE OFFER

As a Product Developer, you will enjoy being part of an energetic and hands-on team, excited about beauty, accessories, and home care. You will work with passionate and talented colleagues who inspire and support each other. We have fun and celebrate successes together, but we are also not afraid to roll up our sleeves and get the job done. We work hard and play hard!

On top of that you will get:

• To work in a fast-paced industry that is highly innovative and agile

• IBG is an international team of over 400 people across nine locations worldwide

• Significant opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally.

• A highly competitive total rewards package with a salary range of $50,000 to $55,000 depending on experience

• Work in a hybrid environment – 3 days in our Mississauga office

• A comprehensive benefits and employee wellness program

• Of course, a great bunch of colleagues.