Apparel Product Developer
About The Position
The Apparel Product Developer manages the product development process from concept through launch, ensuring development is timely, within budget, and meets quality standards. The role leads cross-functional coordination, oversees sampling, manages supplier communication, and supports execution through purchase order handoff. The position is suited to a self-starter who wants to make an impact in a start-up environment. The role is onsite in El Segundo, California, three to five days per week, with Tuesday through Thursday required in the office. It reports to the Director of Product Development and is classified as exempt. The work is primarily office-based and includes prolonged desk and computer work, frequent handling of fabrics, garment samples, and product materials, and visual assessment of color, print, construction details, and fabric quality. Handling may involve lifting, folding, and carrying items weighing up to 25–30 pounds.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of apparel product development experience.
- Strong organization, planning, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work under pressure while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy in a fast-paced, changing environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for building trustworthy relationships with suppliers and colleagues.
- Associate or bachelor's degree in Product Development or a related field.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Adobe Illustrator, Google Workspace, and PLM.
- Ability to reasonably commute to the El Segundo, California office.
- Inclusive outlook and appreciation for differing points of view.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Centric PLM.
Responsibilities
- Manage development and approvals for raw materials, full-package garments, and accessories, including trims, fabric, lab dips, strike-offs, packaging, BOM review, and sample development.
- Support weekly cross-functional development meetings to track progress, troubleshoot issues, and protect TNAs.
- Manage work in progress and deliverables across vendors, seasons, and categories.
- Maintain and organize development files and tracking documents in PLM and physical form.
- Update bills of materials with designers as needed and forward them to factories promptly.
- Send final bills of materials to factories accurately and promptly.
- Attend fittings and prototype reviews with designers, facilitate issue resolution, and ensure appropriate documentation is obtained.
- Communicate and understand potential production issues with vendors and internal teams.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
