[Hiring] Senior Product Developer @Makeship

Role Description

During this exciting phase of our growth, you’ll play a huge role in shaping our culture, our process, and the future of Makeship. Every day, you’ll collaborate, learn more about the content creation space, and watch your work impact the company and the community!

We want this to be the best work experience of your life, so we’ll pay you well, offer great benefits, invest deeply in your growth, and welcome you with our branded swag. You will also be joining one of Canada's fastest-growing start-ups!

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of product development experience across physical goods (apparel, plush, vinyl, or similar categories), from concept through sampling to bulk production.
• Strong technical skills in tech packs, bills of materials, and translating creative briefs into manufacturing documents.
• Proven project management ability — able to juggle multiple product lines simultaneously, each on its own R&D and production timeline, while staying organized and keeping stakeholders informed.
• Experience working directly with manufacturing partners and vendors to develop, test, and approve samples, troubleshoot production issues, and protect quality and cost standards.

Requirements

• Partner with Design from the earliest ideation, bringing material, construction, and factory knowledge to the table.
• Champion design intent throughout development, protecting the integrity of materials, construction, and finish.
• Own the development of physical products from concept through R&D, prototyping, and sampling to final production.
• Research materials, construction methods, and manufacturing techniques to identify the best approach for each product concept.
• Translate creative concepts and briefs into detailed technical specifications, including tech packs, bills of materials, and construction details.
• Evaluate design feasibility early, balancing creative vision with manufacturing capability, cost targets, and timelines.
• Take full ownership of assigned product lines, managing multiple development initiatives simultaneously.
• Own project timelines end-to-end, proactively identifying risks and blockers.
• Maintain clear, organized documentation across projects (specs, samples, approvals, revisions).
• Collaborate with manufacturing partners and vendors to develop, test, and approve samples through to bulk production.
• Ensure all products meet Makeship’s quality, safety, and cost standards at the appropriate checkpoints.
• Troubleshoot production issues and quality concerns, recommending solutions.
• Communicate project status, risks, and trade-offs clearly and proactively to stakeholders and leadership.
• Stay current on materials, trends, and manufacturing techniques across Makeship's product categories.
• Identify opportunities to expand or improve product categories based on market and manufacturing insight.

Benefits

• Work remotely anywhere in Canada and/or access any of our hubs.
• Health and dental benefits from day 1.
• 4 weeks of paid vacation (including paid time off on your birthday).
• An additional 1 week of paid time off during the winter holidays.
• Virtual & In-Person Social Events.
• Annual Paid Volunteer Day Off.
• 1:1 RRSP Matching Program Up to 3%.
• $500 Pre-Tax Annual Health & Wellness Allowance.
• $400 Pre-Tax Home Office Setup Allowance.
• $65 Pre-Tax Monthly Phone Allowance.
• Maternity and Parental Leave Top-Up Program.
• Education Assistance Program.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Tenured Rewards Program.
• Salary Band: $85-95k CAD per annum.