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Summary: The Product Developer will manage the end-to-end product development process from concept to production, ensuring design, quality, and timelines are met. Highlights: 1. Lead full product lifecycle from proto development to production 2. Troubleshoot product issues and ensure quality and performance 3. Negotiate with suppliers to achieve margin targets and profitability Job Description and Responsibilities The Product Developer will manage the end\-to\-end product development process, from concept to production, ensuring that product design, quality, and delivery timelines are consistently achieved. **Responsibilities**: * Lead and own full product lifecycle, from initial proto development through to production. * Translate design intent into commercially viable product while maintaining performance, quality, and product integrity. * Track key milestones on development calendar including: proto, photo samples, SMS, Wear Testing, * JSS, and PPS samples to ensure on\-time product delivery. * Effectively manage multiple overlapping calendars and competing deadlines across styles and seasons. * Troubleshoot and own resolution of product issues that impact development product quality, performance, or development timelines. * Review, evaluate, and approve dips, strike\-offs, performance testing results, and bulk fabric submissions. * Lead fabric and trim development with a strong understanding of performance textiles including knits, wovens, and functional performance properties. * Ensure materials, finishes, and performance attributes meet company standards and testing requirements. * Partner with vendors, suppliers, and third\-party labs to manage material selection and product testing. * Participate in fit sessions, document detailed fit notes, and clearly communicate revisions and approvals to vendors. * Support product line reviews, fit reviews, and wear testing with clear feedback and follow\-through on action items. * Own initial and final product costing, negotiating with suppliers to achieve margin targets and profitability goals. * Access factory capabilities and allocate product to appropriate manufacturers. * Communicate seasonal product details to cross\-functional teams (e.g., Marketing, Sales, Operations) to support go\-to\-market strategy. * Maintain accurate and organized product data, tech packs, and specifications. Experience and Requirements * Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Product Development, or a related field (preferred). * 5\+ years of experience in apparel product development, preferably in the activewear category. * Must have apparel product development experience in knits and technical performance fabrics, * trims, and embellishments. * Valid VISA Benefits * Benefits in accordance with the Federal Labor Law (LFT) * Medical expense insurance **Number of openings** 1 **Department** Production/Manufacturing **Employment type** Permanent **Work arrangement** Hybrid **Shift** Day shift **Working hours** Full-time **Schedule*** Full-time * Monday to Friday **Education** Bachelor's degree **English** Spoken: Advanced, Written: Advanced **Willingness to travel** Yes
