Associate Product Developer

Associate Product Developer
Contract type Full-Time

Location Beverly Hills, CA

Specialty Fashion

Salary 70,000-85,000

Remote No

Reference 512527

Contact name Valerie Haldeman

Job description
We are seeking an Associate Product Developer to support the development of apparel products from concept through production. This role will help manage a broad seasonal assortment and work closely with cross-functional teams to bring product to market on time, within cost targets, and in line with quality standards.

The right candidate is organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines and categories. This person will partner with teams across design, merchandising, sourcing, technical design, sales, and production to support smooth development and execution from initial concept to final handoff.

Key Responsibilities

Support the product development process across multiple apparel categories

Manage development details from concept through production readiness

Create and maintain product specs, costing information, and development documentation in PLM

Track calendars, approvals, and milestones to help keep projects on schedule

Review fabrics, trims, wash treatments, prints, and construction details

Evaluate prototypes and samples and communicate clear feedback to vendors and internal teams

Monitor sample progress and maintain organization across a high volume of styles

Partner with internal teams to support margin goals and product quality

Identify opportunities for cost savings through materials, sourcing, or construction changes

Communicate with vendors and factory partners throughout the development cycle

Troubleshoot issues proactively to avoid delays and support on-time delivery

Qualifications

3 to 5+ years of experience in apparel product development

Experience working in a high-volume environment preferred

Strong knowledge of garment construction, textiles, costing, sourcing, and PLM systems

Ability to manage multiple product categories and deadlines at once

Strong organizational, communication, and follow-through skills

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Product Development, Apparel Manufacturing, or a related field preferred

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