Apparel Product Developer - Private Label

FAM Brands • Headquarters, KY

2h • $90,000 - $100,000

About The Position

FAM Brands is hiring an Apparel Product Developer for private label apparel. The role leads end-to-end product development and production, including sourcing strategy, costing, testing and compliance, and bulk production execution. It is responsible for building a scalable, compliant, and cost-effective supply chain while ensuring product quality, margin targets, and adherence to development and production calendars.

The position leads product development from concept through bulk production across private label apparel categories and works with Design, Merchandising, QA, Planning, Sales, vendors, laboratories, and internal teams. It also leads sourcing and vendor relationships, product costing and margin management, quality and compliance protocols, bulk production planning, team development, and operational process and systems improvement.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of apparel Product Development or Production experience in apparel wholesale, retail, or related industries.
• Strong understanding of the product development process from concept through production.
• Experience with Centric PLM, BOM management, and product data maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development from concept through bulk production for all private label apparel categories.
• Partner with Design, Merchandising, QA, and Planning to align product strategy with business goals.
• Oversee seasonal development and production calendars and ensure milestones are met.
• Oversee fabric, construction, and finishing innovation while balancing cost efficiency and quality.
• Develop and execute a global sourcing strategy aligned with product integrity, margin, capacity, and risk mitigation.
• Identify, onboard, and manage vendors across multiple regions.
• Negotiate pricing, minimum order quantities, lead times, and incoterms.
• Build factory partnerships using performance metrics for quality, delivery, cost, and compliance.
• Own product costing from initial development through final bulk cost and ensure transparency and accuracy across fabric, trim, labor, duty, tariffs, and freight.
• Partner with Sales and Merchandising to achieve margin and IMU targets.
• Lead cost engineering initiatives, analyze cost drivers, and recommend sourcing or design alternatives.
• Establish and maintain testing protocols for apparel categories, including fabric, trims, and garment performance.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements and manage testing schedules and approvals with vendors, labs, and internal teams.
• Drive root cause analysis for quality failures and late delivery, and implement factory-level continuous improvement.
• Oversee bulk production planning and execution, WIP, capacity planning, and factory performance to support on-time delivery.
• Manage risks related to delays, material shortages, and quality issues; lead escalations and resolution for at-risk programs.
• Build and lead a high-performing production and development team, define roles and expectations, and mentor talent.
• Foster collaboration between Product Development and Production teams and cross-functional partners.
• Standardize development, costing, and production processes; implement and optimize PLM and production tracking systems.
• Oversee SOPs for testing, approvals, and vendor onboarding.
• Lead initiatives to improve speed-to-market and operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Participation in an annual bonus program for non-sales employees or a commission program for sales employees.
• Competitive benefits are offered; specific benefits are not listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed