Product Developer

AUGUSTA SPORTSWEAR•Statesville, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Product Developer, Private Label Uniforms, is responsible for the end-to-end development of private label products for key accounts. This role oversees all phases of the product development lifecycle within uniform categories, from initial concept through final production approval. Working in close partnership with the Product Line Manager, customers and cross-functional teams—including design, sourcing, technical design and operations—the Product developer ensures the successful execution of seasonal product launches. This position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The Product Developer must be highly motivated, proactive, and adaptable, with the ability to pivot seamlessly as business needs evolve while maintaining a strong focus on quality, timelines, and customer expectations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion/Textile Design or Management.
4 years of professional product development experience, including specification development, technical design, and/or manufacturing.
Knowledge of garment construction and understanding of garment fit.
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Microsoft Excel.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate ideas effectively.
Ability to follow verbal and written instructions in English.

Responsibilities

Support and execute the product strategies and specific customer requirements into the development of assigned product lines, ensuring specifications, prototypes, and costing align with market and category expectations.
Create and maintain technical packages, including fabric, trim and color development; create technical sketches; request prototype samples; and manage costing to ensure alignment with intended design and target market.
Track and communicate progress against the commercialization calendar with the Product Line manager and customers.
Collaborate with internal and external cross-functional teams to translate design concepts into final products, that meet specifications, cost, and performance objectives.
Provide clear and actionable feedback to manufacturing and vendor partners to improve fit, design, construction, and overall product quality.
Liaise with factories regarding garment approvals, production timelines, and delivery schedules.
Proactively resolve design, planning, costing, quality, and delivery challenges through cross-functional collaboration.
Ensure adherence to product development timelines and established development calendars.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date style information within the DeSL PLM system and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.
Respond to technical inquiries from Customers and Customer Service in collaboration with cross-functional partners.
Support M3 system setup and execution.
Update and revise technical packages for existing products as needed.