The company is looking for a Temporary Product Developer – Apparel to manage the development of garments from initial concept through production handoff, ensuring they meet high standards of quality, function, fit, and performance, and to commercialize fabrics, trims, and construction details for demanding environments.
Requirements
- Deep understanding of garment construction, material sourcing, and product testing.
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint).
- Experience with PLM/PDM software preferred.
Responsibilities
- Manage the full development lifecycle from design handoff to production-ready handoff.
- Collaborate with Design, Technical Design, and Sourcing to ensure all materials, trims, and construction methods align with performance needs.
- Drive innovation in fabric, construction, packaging, and product functionality.
- Manage fit sessions, field testing, and feedback cycles to validate performance and comfort in real-use conditions.
- Own accurate and complete technical packages, including BOMs, color specs, packaging, and labeling.
- Ensure products meet internal quality benchmarks and applicable compliance standards (NFPA, ANSI, EN, etc.).
- Maintain material and garment testing documentation and third-party validation.
Other
- 2–5 years of experience in apparel product development, with a focus on technical or performance wear.
- Bachelor’s degree in Apparel or a related field, or equivalent hands-on experience.
- Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
- Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
- This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.
