Developer – Backpacks

ORTOVOX

Developer responsible for creating detailed product specifications and developing backpack prototypes at ORTOVOX. Collaborating with teams on quality, design, and sourcing, with a focus on sustainability.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeTaufkirchen • 🇩🇪 GermanyMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create detailed product specifications for developments in close collaboration with Product Management, Design, Materials, Quality, CSR and Procurement
Independently design backpack prototypes and evaluate them against functional and company-specific requirements
Responsible for costing throughout the development process
Conduct regular product tests and analyses to improve backpacks in terms of workmanship, fit and material quality
Serve as point of contact for partners in Vietnam and visit production sites
Document all development steps for backpacks in the Centric PLM system to ensure transparency and traceability

Requirements

What you’ll need

Degree in Product Development, Textile/Clothing Engineering, Sports Engineering or a comparable qualification
At least 5 years of professional experience in product development of backpacks or bags
Business-fluent English and good German skills
Proficient with MS Office, Adobe Illustrator and a PLM system (Centric); experience with a CAD system is a plus
Good basic understanding of textiles and production techniques, and strong hands-on skills
Structured, independent working style combined with a hands-on mentality
Team player who enjoys working in interdisciplinary teams
Passion for outdoor sports and sustainability

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working arrangements, home office possible, workation, 30 days annual leave
Talent development including personal, skills and career development
Attractive company pension plan, capital-forming benefits (VWL), childcare and kindergarten subsidy, public transport allowance, givve Card
Team events such as Summer Sport Day, Christmas party and team-building events
A homemade organic lunch prepared by our cook, Eli
In-house sports classes in the ORTOVOX Sportarena and company bike leasing via JobRad.de

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Hard Skills & Tools

product specificationsbackpack prototypescostingproduct testsmaterial qualitytextilesproduction techniqueshands-on skillsCAD system

Soft Skills

structured working styleindependent working styleteam playerinterdisciplinary collaborationhands-on mentality

Certifications

degree in Product Developmentdegree in Textile Engineeringdegree in Clothing Engineeringdegree in Sports Engineering