Associate Developer, Athlete Services & Special Projects

Vuori, Inc•Carlsbad, CA

1d•$70,000 - $89,985•Onsite

About The Position

Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative inspiration and life. Our high energy fast paced office environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success. You will have the opportunity to bring Vuori designs to life. As an Associate Developer focused on Athlete Apparel, you will use your knowledge of product development and processes to execute and own the development lifecycle for assigned athlete styles and special projects from design handoff through kit delivery. You are the primary development contact for the athletes you manage and serve as the day-to-day link between sports marketing, design, merchandising, technical design and our factory partners. It is essential that all communication is accurate, complete, timely, and professional. Therefore, we entrust you to develop quality, on-time products that are a reflection of Vuori’s aesthetics and ethos.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing or equivalent years of experience preferred.
3+ years of product development experience is required and/or product management experience with an understanding record of managing product from concept to completion.
Knowledge of materials used in the engineering and manufacturing processes used to build products
Intermediate advanced computer skills with emphasis on Project timelines & PLM Systems.
Aptitude for systems and systematic work
Must possess knowledge of garment construction, costing, and all pre-production coordination.
Demonstrate a strong ownership mindset, proactive problem solving, and increasing independence while leveraging Manager support for strategic guidance.

Nice To Haves

Intermediate Computer Drawing skills for technical and construction detail sketches & related art using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop a plus
International travel experience is a plus; possible international travel required

Responsibilities

Own execution of the development process for assigned athletes and styles, from concept through delivery, ensuring all milestones are met on time.
Serve as the primary day‑to‑day development contact for vendors for assigned athlete projects, driving clear communication, accountability, and alignment to calendar, cost, and product expectations.
Support development WIP and time & action calendars for assigned athletes, ensuring vendors are submitting accurate and timely updates; proactively follow up on status and risks, and reporting to
Own ordering for assigned styles, ensuring all development requirements—including costing, testing, approvals, and documentation—are completed accurately and on time.
Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of all critical product specifications within the PLM system, including style details, technical properties (if applicable), BOMs, costing, testing status, and buy readiness indicators.
Maintain accuracy of technical packages to ensure products meet goals for mobility, function, fit, quality, and athlete needs.
Participate in fittings with Design and Technical Design. Clearly communicate development, fit, and visual feedback to vendors in alignment with cross‑functional direction.
Own and manage all submits (lab dips, trims, washes, strike‑offs, PPS, etc.), including tracking, receiving, organizing, and preparing materials for milestone meetings.
Guide and Partner cross‑functional meetings to ensure alignment across Sports Marketing, Design, Technical Design, Merchandising, Materials, and Trims/Color, identifying risks or gaps early in projects.
Support compliance and performance testing for assigned categories and partner with cross‑functional teams to resolve issues ahead of delivery.
Assist with seasonal workbooks and development recaps as needed, including proofing for accuracy of style information, images, and product details.