OVERALL JOB OBJECTIVE:

The Product Developer is a highly technical contributor responsible for translating creative design intent into commercially viable, technically executable apparel products. Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Product Design, this role serves as a critical bridge between creative design, product development, sourcing, sales, and factory partners.

This position owns key technical decision-making and approval gates across color, prints (placement and all-over), washes, and trims—from early concept and development through bulk production approval. The Product Developer partners closely with Creative Design to ensure the product is on-brand, scalable, and production-ready, while balancing creative vision with commercial and operational realities. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Own and maintain designated tech pack sections related to lab dips, bulks, trims, print execution and workflow.
• Define and document trim specifications and print techniques by fabric and factory.
• Ensure accuracy and executability of all information entered.
• Partner with Creative Design on Pantone color selection and application.
• Advise on color feasibility and appropriate color systems.
• Maintain accurate color documentation in tech packs.
• Review lab dips for accuracy and dye quality.
• Provide feedback and approve bulk fabric color prior to production.
• Review and approve all print strike-offs prior to production.
• Evaluate placement, scale, color accuracy, wording, and spelling.
• Recommend appropriate AOP print methods (digital, sublimation, rotary, pigment, etc.).
• Review AOP samples and approve final execution.
• Lead development and approval of wash techniques including stone wash, snow wash, dip dye, and tie-dye.
• Approve bulk wash execution prior to production.
• Own development and approval of all trims including zippers, buttons, snaps, tapes, elastics, and hardware.
• Define seasonal and collection-level color palettes.
• Maintain Pantone library and apply sales-informed color strategy.
•  Other duties as assigned.

Supervisor responsibilities: None

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Apparel, Textiles, Fashion, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in apparel product development or a related technical role.
• Strong experience working with color, prints, washes, and trims in apparel.
• Proven ability to independently manage development and approval processes through bulk production.
• Advanced proficiency using PLM systems; Kubix experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working with factories in Latin America and Asia.
• High level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Background in activewear or performance apparel (preferred but not required).
• Deep understanding of textile behavior, print techniques, and dyeing processes.
• Strong cross-functional communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to balance creative intent with commercial and operational considerations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, walk, bend, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds (safety/weight belt provided, if requested). Specific vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus is required. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment is a typical climate controlled office environment and the noise is usually moderate. 

Travel may be required.