Product Developer (Temp to Hire)
About The Position
Image Solutions is a custom uniform supplier in a growing $23 billion industry. We design, source, manufacture, and distribute uniforms for regional and national organizations across a wide range of industries, with distribution centers in Los Angeles, CA, and Cincinnati, OH. Our mission is simple: to make our customers, team members, and partners look and feel great at work. What sets us apart? Our commitment to personalized customer service, a people-first culture, and a passion for giving back. We donate 10% of our annual profits to charity because we believe in making a difference beyond the workplace. If you're looking to be part of a team that values great service, strong relationships, and making an impact, we'd love to tell you more! The Product Developer is responsible for coordinating and managing apparel product development from initial project intake through costing, sampling, approvals, and production readiness. The ideal candidate brings strong knowledge of apparel manufacturing and development processes, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to proactively identify challenges and coordinate solutions across departments. This is a collaborative product development role, with an emphasis on project management, sourcing, costing, vendor relationships, and development execution. The Product Developer works closely with Design and Technical Design to ensure product requirements are accurately communicated, documented, and executed within each department's area of expertise. This is a temporary-to-hire opportunity, with the potential to transition to regular full-time employment based on business needs and performance.
Requirements
- 5+ years of experience in apparel product development, sourcing, or a closely related role.
- Proven experience managing apparel development from initial product requirements through sampling and production readiness.
- Strong understanding of apparel construction, fabrications, trims, manufacturing methods, and quality standards.
- Experience requesting and evaluating vendor quotations, reviewing product costs, and managing sourcing considerations.
- Experience coordinating with domestic and/or overseas manufacturing partners.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to organize multiple development projects and meet competing deadlines.
- Ability to work cross functional
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate
- Proficiency with PLM systems, Microsoft Office
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Centric PLM.
- Experience developing uniforms, workwear, corporate apparel, or custom apparel programs.
- Familiarity with screen printing, embroidery, heat transfers, and other apparel decoration methods.
- Experience evaluating MOQs, production lead times, freight considerations, and domestic versus overseas sourcing options.
- Familiarity with apparel testing, quality assurance processes, and production approval requirements.
- Experience working in customer driven environment managing multiple accounts or product categories.
Responsibilities
- Manage assigned apparel development projects from initial customer intake and feasibility review through costing, sampling, approvals, and production handoff.
- Partner with Sales, Account Management, and Design to understand customer requirements, product specifications, target pricing, quantities, and delivery expectations.
- Establish and maintain development timelines, ensuring key milestones, deliverables, and approvals are communicated and tracked.
- Maintain accurate product development records, revisions, approvals, and milestone tracking within Centric PLM.
- Partner with domestic and overseas suppliers to source fabrics, trims, and manufacturing solutions that meet customer requirements.
- Review, and evaluate vendor quotations, including minimum order quantities, material costs, production lead times, and applicable freight considerations.
- Manage sample requests, development tracking, and vendor follow-up from initial prototypes through pre-production approvals.
- Coordinate sample reviews, fabric, trim, color, construction, and functionality approvals throughout development with relevant stakeholders to ensure feedback is consolidated, documented, and communicated to factories.
- Maintain organized development references that are accurately labeled and accessible.
Benefits
- Competitive base pay and annual bonus
- A supporting, thriving team focused work culture and environment. One where your co-workers really want you to succeed.
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Matching 401(k) program
- An opportunity to make an impact to the success of the company
- Milestone Rewards for 5 and 10 year anniversaries with the company
- Being a part of an organization that gives back to the community
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
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