Makeship empowers influencers, creators, and brands of all sizes to develop and launch limited-edition products that matter to their fans. Leveraging our design, manufacturing, and marketing expertise, we work with our partners to bring their products to life through our community-powered crowdfunding platform. Each product is given a window of 21 days to be funded by the community before we produce and ship to fans worldwide.

We put our brand behind every product and guarantee quality and ethical sourcing. 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 outstanding perks, invest deeply in your growth, and welcome you with our branded swag.

We are looking for a Senior Product Developer who’ll take physical product concepts from initial ideas through research, design, and development to a successful launch — working across a wide variety of product categories. We are looking for a highly organized, collaborative product development professional with strong project management skills who thrives owning multiple product initiatives at once, from concept through production. As a Senior Product Developer, you'll work hands‑on with cross‑functional teams and manufacturing partners, solve real production challenges, and bring a wide range of product ideas across Makeship's product categories to life.

Partner with Design from the earliest ideation, bringing material, construction, and factory knowledge to the table and contributing to brainstorming to ensure concepts are both creatively strong and production feasible. Champion design intent throughout development, protecting the integrity of materials, construction, and finish as a product moves from concept to sample to production.

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• Research Own the development of physical products from concept through R&D;, prototyping, and sampling to final production,



across the wide variety of product categories Makeship offers, including apparel, plush, vinyls, and more. 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. Project &

• Process Management Take full ownership of assigned product lines, managing multiple development initiatives simultaneously with solid organization and follow-through. Own project timelines end-to-end, proactively identifying risks and blockers and adjusting plans to keep products on track for launch. Maintain clear, organized documentation across projects (specs, samples, approvals, revisions) so status is easy to track at any point. Continuously look for ways to streamline and improve the product development process. Manufacturing &

• Quality Ensure all products meets Makeship’s quality, safety, and cost standards at the appropriate checkpoints. Troubleshoot production issues, and quality concerns, recommending solutions that protect both product integrity and timelines Support cross-functional post-mortems to identify and act on process improvement opportunities. 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 to bring fresh ideas to the product line.



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 Bonus Experience working with creators, licensors, or IP/brand partners to bring co-branded or licensed products to life An interest in sustainability, with an eye toward more responsible materials, construction methods, or manufacturing practices 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 ~ 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 ~ Salary Band: $85-95k CAD per annum.

AI Use Disclosure: As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-powered tools to support tasks such as application screening and note-taking. These tools are used to assist our team, and all hiring decisions are made by humans. We are passionate about building an equitable and inclusive culture for our unique and diverse team of employees which makes us Makeship.

As an equal-opportunity employer, we value and embrace everyone's opinions and differences, and actively seek new Makeshippers who will work respectfully with our team, propelling our company and the community forward.

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🏢 Makeship
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