The Gig: Bags & Packs Developer

Where we create: HQ is based in New Forest, UK. We envisage this role being in the office 60% of their working time. 

Who we are: 

Passenger is driven by a passion for escapism, connection, and the wellbeing of both people and the planet. As a fast growing brand in the outdoor sector, we create products that are 'made to roam' and embody a culture that embraces inclusivity and fosters a collaborative team environment. We’re looking for someone who shares our passion for protecting the planet while building something unique and authentic.

The Low down: 

An exciting opportunity has emerged within our fast-growing product team at Passenger. We are deeply committed to celebrating diversity and fostering a collaborative culture that reflects our love for the outdoors and sustainability.

In this pivotal role as Bags and Packs Developer, you will be at the forefront of ensuring we bring our bags and packs to life. Your expertise will be instrumental in working closely with both internal teams and external vendors to maintain the high standards we are known for. Initially reporting to the Chief Product Officer, you’ll play a key role in elevating the craftsmanship and authenticity that define our products. If you’re driven by a passion for quality and sustainability, and ready to contribute to something truly distinctive, this is the role for you.

What you’ll be doing day to day: 

• Product Development: Collaborate with the designer to bring technical expertise to the development of new bags and packs, from concept through to production, ensuring product functionality and performance meet brand expectations.

• Material Integration: Work closely with the materials sourcing specialist to select and validate components and fabrics, ensuring they align with the product's technical and sustainability goals.

• Prototyping & Sampling: Oversee the creation of prototypes and samples, ensuring technical accuracy and functionality, while closely collaborating with the designer to realise the creative vision.

• Quality Assurance: With the team, perform and monitor testing for durability, functionality, and overall product quality, ensuring each product meets the required standards.

• Technical Documentation: Develop and maintain technical specs, construction details, and bills of materials (BOMs), working alongside the materials sourcing person to ensure the accuracy of materials in production.

• Collaboration with Design Team: Support the designer in translating design concepts into market-ready products by providing input on technical feasibility, cost, and production methods.

• Problem Solving: Identify technical challenges during development and propose solutions, while working in tandem with the designer and materials specialist to balance innovation and practicality. Collaborating in wearer trials to test and learn.

• Supplier & Factory Relations: Maintain relationships with manufacturers, ensuring they meet production requirements, while working with the materials sourcing person to address any material-specific challenges.

• Sustainability Focus: Actively incorporate sustainable materials and methods in collaboration with the sourcing person to ensure the product range is environmentally responsible.

• Innovation & Market Trends: Stay current with industry innovations, sharing relevant insights with the designer and sourcing team to ensure the brand’s bags and packs range remains cutting-edge and competitive.

What you will bring:

• Significant experience in bags and pack development within the outdoor, performance, technical and or lifestyle gear industry.

• Understanding of consumer pain points and the engineering solutions to solve them. 

• In-depth knowledge of textiles, textile manufacturing processes, and fabric applications.

• Strong understanding of industry testing standards for fabrics and trims.

• Experience using product line management systems is a plus.

• Advanced in Adobe Illustrator/ technical sketches and file management.

• Experience in 3D design and development software would be an advantage.

• A friendly, collaborative and self starting way of working. 

• Endurance and perseverance to find the most effective solutions for the company.

• Willing and able to travel.

What we offer:

We nurture and empower the whole you – mind, body, and spirit. Our rewards package is designed to fuel your passions, support your ambitions, and cultivate an environment where you can thrive. In addition to a competitive salary it includes; 

• A culture of empowerment, freedom, flexibility, and trust

• Escapism is serious business for us. We practise what we preach and connect together in person for Quarterly all org meetups alongside regular team connects . Our HQ is in the New Forest, 5 minutes from the sea. 

• Typical Hours: 8.30am - 5.30pm 5 days a week. With an expectation of three days a week based on our HQ Office in the New Forest. We understand we all have lives, so please talk to us about the flexibility you need to be successful in this role, including part time working. 

• Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays + a day for your birthday

• Very generous staff discount and friends and family discount  

• Private Medical Insurance for your and your dependants 

• Enhanced pension contributions 

• Annual Volunteering Day to support causes that matter to you 

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other factors. Any applicant that believes they need reasonable accommodations to perform the duties of this role is invited to discuss this with us and let us know in your application.

Hearing from us:
We truly appreciate everyone who takes the time to apply with us, but sadly we won’t be able to provide feedback to anyone who isn’t taken through to the interview. Sometimes it will be the right person, wrong role or time, so please sign up to hear about new  roles at https://careers.passenger-clothing.com/ and try again if you see something better suited.