Apparel Product Developer

Employee Mission As an employee at Coolibar, you play a vital role in advancing our mission: to keep the world safe from sun damage, protecting those with sun-related medical conditions and helping prevent it for everyone else. You are part of a collaborative, cross-functional team dedicated to delivering the most innovative, user-centric UPF 50+ clothing and products, empowering people to live active, outdoor lives with confidence and safety in the sun. Job Summary We are looking for a Product Developer to drive the execution of our product development process from concept through production. This role is responsible for managing development timelines, vendor communication, and sample execution, ensuring all products are delivered on time, meet quality standards, and align with design intent. You’ll play a critical role in keeping development moving—working closely with Design, Merchandising, and the Product Technical Developer to bring products to market efficiently and successfully. This is a full time position based at Coolibar’s headquarters in Miami, FL. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Key Responsibilities Own and drive the end-to-end product development process from design handoff through production readiness across all styles and categories Manage and maintain development timelines, ensuring all milestones (proto, SMS, PPS) are delivered on time Act as the primary point of contact for vendors, leading daily communication and ensuring clear alignment on expectations, timelines, and deliverables Track all sample stages, proactively follow up on submits, and ensure on-time and accurate sample delivery Lead the execution of development comments, revisions, and approvals, ensuring feedback is clearly communicated and properly implemented Prepare for and support fit sessions, ensuring correct samples are available and all feedback is captured and communicated effectively Partner closely with Design to ensure product intent is maintained throughout development Align with Merchandising on priorities, key styles, and delivery timelines Collaborate with the Product Technical Developer to ensure all products are technically sound and ready for approval Support BOM setup and updates in PLM (Centric) and ensure all development activity is properly documented Maintain clear visibility of development status through trackers and systems, ensuring cross-functional alignment at all times Identify risks related to timeline, cost, or quality early, and proactively drive solutions Ensure a smooth and clean handoff to Production, with all approvals, comments, and documentation finalized Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Product Development or related field 3–6+ years of experience in apparel product development Strong experience working with international vendors Solid understanding of garment construction and development lifecycle Experience with PLM systems (Centric preferred) Strong organizational and time management skills Excellent communication and follow-up skills Ability to manage multiple styles and deadlines in a fast-paced environment