Product Developer
$80,000–$90,000 year
On-siteLos Angeles, California, United States
Job Summary
Coordinate and execute the product development process from conceptual stage through design, development, launch, and market rollout for future uniform solutions. Set up all styles in Full Circle, develop technical packages including sketches and BOMs, and publish production technical packages to intranet. Partner with Design, Sales, Quality Assurance, and suppliers to procure materials, negotiate costs, and ensure products meet quality standards and corporate margins. Review pre-production prototypes for fabric, imprint placement, and color accuracy before green-lighting bulk production. Maintain tracking charts and sample libraries while meeting all PD calendar target dates. Bachelor's degree in fashion merchandising or related field preferred with 3-5+ years of apparel product development experience.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Product Development, Apparel Manufacturing, or related field preferred, or
- 3-5+ years of apparel product development experience
- Visual acuity for analyzing textile samples and color
- English speaking is required
- Proven ability to manage large SKU counts and multiple product categories simultaneously
- Strong knowledge of garment construction, textiles, costing, sourcing, and product lifecycle management
- Excellent organizational, communication, and project management skills
- Ability to thrive in a deadline-driven, fast-paced environment while managing competing priorities
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in pattern/garment engineering preferred
- Prior Uniform experience preferred
- Full Circle knowledge highly desirable
- fluent in Mandarin/Chinese preferred
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