Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization
The Product Developer Accessories manages the end-to-end development and commercialization of assigned global adidas Golf Accessories products, with primary focus on golf bags, gloves and related categories. The role converts product and design intent into buy-ready products that meet quality, cost, performance and calendar requirements. Based in Carlsbad, the role is part of the integrated Accessories creation team and works closely with Product Marketing, Design, Materials Development, Sourcing, Quality and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage assigned Accessories products from seasonal brief and design handoff through prototyping, testing, costing, commercialization and production readiness.
- Build and maintain development timelines, specifications, bills of materials, sample requests, risk logs and approval records.
- Translate design intent into clear technical requirements and work with suppliers to develop feasible, repeatable and scalable constructions.
- Review prototypes and samples for function, dimensions, workmanship, materials, components, color and product integrity.
- Partner with Costing, Sourcing and suppliers to achieve target cost and margin while protecting consumer value and product intent.
- Identify technical, quality, capacity, tooling, lead-time and supply risks and drive timely resolution or escalation.
- Coordinate product testing, wear or use testing and validation relevant to golf bags, gloves and Accessories.
- Lead root-cause analysis and corrective action for development or production issues.
- Partner daily with Product Marketing, Design and Materials Development to make clear product decisions and maintain the seasonal calendar.
- Manage development communication with suppliers, liaison offices and relevant Product Development & Sourcing partners.
- Support innovation and continuous improvement in product quality, development efficiency, sustainability and speed.
Qualifications
- University degree in Product Development, Engineering, Industrial Design, Textile Engineering or a related field, or equivalent technical experience.
- 4+ years of relevant product development or commercialization experience.
- Experience developing bags, gloves, accessories, equipment, footwear, apparel or related soft goods strongly preferred.
- Experience working directly with suppliers and cross-functional product creation teams.
- Ability to travel to suppliers and creation partners as required.
- Fluent English, written and spoken.
Benefits and Work Arrangement
adidas offers medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, disability and life insurance, a 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match, education assistance, paid parental leave, flexible time off, paid holidays and an annual bonus opportunity.
The role follows a hybrid work policy requiring office attendance Monday through Thursday, with flexibility to work remotely on Friday. The working location is Carlsbad, California. The anticipated base pay range is $99,500–$119,500.