Product Developer, Apparel
American Tall
Product Developer – Denim
GOOD AMERICAN
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Los Angeles • California • 🇺🇸 United States
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Mid-LevelSenior
About the role
- Drive day-to-day communication during the product development process with factories
- Maintain accurate and up to date status on all development styles
- Support the Product Development Director and collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seasonal line stays on time and within cost parameters
- Interpret and execute key seasonal developments that meet aesthetic requirements and align with sourcing strategy and cost targets
- Communicate and collaborate cross-functionally (internal and external) and contribute to a positive, productive culture
- Communication with global vendor base throughout product’s life cycle
- Create WIP report for development tracking and reporting (e.g., 1st proto to SMS)
- Request costing & review cost sheets with manager
- Create/maintain/update Costing Line Plan at each stage of development
- Collaborate with Director for approval on counter option/cost saving options
- Monitor calendar for milestone dates (SMS fabric/trim order and SMS deadline dates)
- Problem-solve on site and provide production-friendly options to be reviewed with Design/Development and Pre-Production teams
- Provide proactive and focused input to ensure further production processes run smoothly
- Ensure ALL communication is extremely detail oriented
- Partner with manager & production to ensure pre-classifications of garments for proper duty application in costing
- Attend weekly cross-functional meetings to discuss open/pending issues
- Provide general department support when necessary
Requirements
- Must have 5-7 years of product development experience within multiple categories (Knit, woven and sweater experience is preferred)
- Solid understanding of wash process and ability to provide wash direction to factory
- Must be able to multi-task & have strong time management skills
- Must have understanding of knit & woven fabrics, basic sewing construction & garment construction
- Must have ability to read & understand tech pack
- Must have strong computer skills including proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word & PLM/Full Circle
- Must pay attention to detail, have strong organization & negotiation skills
- Must be able to work in fast pace environment & be a team player
- Import experience is required - experience working with overseas direct factories
- In-depth knowledge of garment construction, textile development, and product costing—experience with denim is highly preferred
ATS Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard skills
product developmentwash processgarment constructiontextile developmentcostingtech pack interpretationmulti-taskingtime managementnegotiationdenim experience
Soft skills
attention to detailorganizationteam playerproblem-solvingcommunicationcollaborationproactive inputsupportive culturecross-functional collaborationadaptability
