ProductDeveloperI

At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We are committed to fostering a culture of belonging and creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome—both here and Outside. We value individual differences and are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring the best of their experience and talents and truly thrive. L.L.Bean is seeking a **Product Developer I** to support the execution of line development for Travel & Equipment categories and build toward full ownership of a product category. In this role, you will collaborate cross-functionally with design, merchandising, and sourcing teams to bring high-quality products to life. You’ll play a key part in managing systems, processes, samples, and quality standards to ensure a seamless development process and exceptional product execution. **Responsibilities:** * Conduct Market & customer research through focus groups, vendor/mill visits & field testing. * Travel to trade shows for material sourcing. * Travel to factories and mills to research construction techniques and material innovation. * Works with raw materials to identify new fabric development needs. Provide fabric development needs to mills and/or raw materials suppliers to develop materials that meet strategic direction and cost. * Ensure Corp Merchant's vision is met through development of products that meet cost & margin targets, including attention to: materials, construction, fit, wear/lab testing, performance & function. * Develop/drive calendar to meet development timelines, production plans and delivery schedules for products and raw materials. Monitor to ensure all deadlines are met. * Collaborates with key partners to ensure fabric selection meets original product intent. * Ensures fabric selection passes lab testing; meets cost target; is commercially viable and meets the original Design intent for handfeel, drape aesthetic. * Works with key partners to determine vendors, e