ABOUT THE BRAND
Make The Turn
At
Callaway Golf Company
, it's all about progress, innovation, and pushing boundaries. We embrace new ideas, constantly improve, and reshape the game with every step. As a leader in premium golf equipment and active lifestyle products, we're passionate about making a lasting impact. We dare to be great while acting with integrity and respect, staying hungry yet humble. Above all, we create an awesome place to work, have fun, and make golf enjoyable for everyone.
Our company is a blend of experience and diverse backgrounds, and together we loo to move the game forward, and we want top-notch candidate to join us in that mission.
By joining us, you also join part of the portfolio of brands within Topgolf Callaway Brands,
an unrivaled tech-enabled Modern Golf and active lifestyle company delivering leading golf equipment, apparel, and entertainment, with a portfolio of global brands including Topgolf, Callaway Golf, TravisMathew, Toptracer, Odyssey, OGIO, and World Golf Tour ("WGT"). "Modern Golf" is the dynamic and inclusive ecosystem that includes both on-course and off-course golf. For more information, please visit
In the same spirit, Callaway Golf Vietnam is currently recruiting a
Product Developer (Sports Performance Gears/ Equipment/ Accessories/ Bags/ Luggage,...)
located in
Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia.
It's your turn
JOB OVERVIEW
The Product Developer is responsible for managing the development process for Ogio and Callaway golf bag product lines. Leveraging experience with factories and strong knowledge of product development processes, this role works closely with the Development HQ team, from the initial product brief, through the tech pack stage, sampling, and up to final production at the manufacturer. The role ensures that the intended design, aesthetics, quality, delivery schedule, target cost, and margin objectives are all successfully achieved.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Transform design from tech pack stage to final, approved product using knowledge of vendor resources, materials characteristics, and product functionality.
- Partner with Design team and Development HQ to work with the factories on the technical and construction needs.
- Hands on construction problem solving.
- Monitor and track all samples.
- Translate critical features in working designs and tech packs for suppliers. Review and negotiate specific details during the sampling process related to design specifications.
- Daily interaction with vendors and suppliers.
- Manage all Prototype requests - including submission, tracking and receipt.
- Manage WIP process, including the creation of seasonal WIPs, ensuring vendors are sending updated WIPs weekly, reviewing all WIPs to ensure accuracy and follow up on status as needed.
- Track development through internal WIPs and lead the communication on calendar timing, materials, sample schedule and risk avoidance to all stakeholders.
- Perform Proto review and prepare detailed feedback for communication with Design teams and suppliers.
- Update Centric PLM on a daily basis with necessary information.
- Manage, coordinate, and maintain fabric, trim, and sample library.
- Maintain product development schedule/calendar ensuring all milestone and timelines are met.
- Responsible for product from initial hand-off stage to sign-off stage.
- Operate with a complete understanding of the development process.
- Responsible for communicating comments to vendors; reviews comments with designers.
- Lead and manage a team of Product Developers to deliver innovative solutions.
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the Product Development team.
TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Product Developer, preferably in outdoor equipment (bags, backpacks, luggage, ....)
- Experience with PLM software
- Solid understanding of general manufacturing principles
- Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional departments related to the accessory business
- Strong project management skills, capable of handling multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
- Professional communication skills to represent the company with internal management and external suppliers/vendors
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe Illustrator
- Fluent in English (both written and spoken)