Apparel Product Developer

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Position Summary

The Apparel Product Developer is responsible for managing the development of apparel styles from initial concept through supply chain handoff. This role partners closely with Design, Technical Design, Sourcing, Merchandising and Supply Chain teams to ensure all products meet brand standards for fit, quality, cost, performance, and on-time delivery. The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple styles across fast-moving development calendars.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development

• Partner with Design to execute lab dips, fabric, strike-offs, trims and notion requests to vendors
• Align with the Product Sample Coordinator on tracking incoming samples, lab dips, fabric, strike-offs, trims and notions to maintain development stages.
• Approve lab dips, strike-offs, bulk fabrics, and trim components ensuring materials meet testing requirements
• Participate in final sketch review to prepare for Master Data and Design sync
• Support Design when needed during tech pack preparation and hand-off ensuring styles are executable, cost-effective and aligned to brand standards
• Provide style numbers and upload tech packs through PLM system to vendors
• Negotiate cost, MOQ / MCQs from vendors for all styles

Sample & Fit Management

Cross-Functional Communication

Calendar & Workflow Execution

Quality Assurance

Project & Timeline Management

This job description is not intended to provide a complete and comprehensive list of all job duties, requirements, and responsibilities.

Qualifications

Key Competencies

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