Associate Developer Athlete Services Special Projects

Company Description

Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced office environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.
Job Description

You will have the opportunity to bring Vuori designs to life. AsanAssociateDeveloperfocused onAthleteApparel, you will use your knowledge of product development and processes toexecute and own the development lifecycle for assignedathletestyles andspecial projectsfrom design handoff throughkit delivery.
You are the primary development contact for theathletesyou manage and serve as the day-to-day link betweensports marketing,design, merchandising, technicaldesignandour factory partners. It is essential that all communication isaccurate, complete,timely,and professional.Therefore, we entrust you to develop quality, on-time products thatare a reflection ofVuori’saestheticsand ethos.
What you'll get to do:

Own execution of the development process for assignedathletesand styles, from concept throughdelivery, ensuring all milestones are met on time.
Serve as the primary day-to-day development contact for vendors for assignedathlete projects, driving clear communication, accountability, and alignment to calendar, cost, and product expectations.
Supportdevelopment WIP and time & action calendars for assignedathletes, ensuring vendors aresubmittingaccurateandtimelyupdates; proactively follow up on status and risks, and reporting to
Ownorderingfor assigned styles, ensuring all development requirements—including costing, testing, approvals, and documentation—are completed accurately and on time.
Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of all critical productspecificationswithin the PLM system, including style details, technical properties (if applicable), BOMs, costing, testing status, and buy readiness indicators.
Maintain accuracy of technical packages to ensure products meet goals formobility, function,fit, quality, andathlete needs.
Participate in fittings with Design and Technical Design. Clearly communicate development, fit, and visual feedback to vendors in alignment with cross‑functional direction.
Own and manage allsubmits(lab dips, trims, washes, strike‑offs, PPS, etc.), including tracking, receiving, organizing, and preparing materials for milestone meetings.
Guide andPartner cross‑functional meetingsto ensure alignment acrossSports Marketing,Design, Technical Design, Merchandising, Materials,andTrims/Color,identifyingrisks or gaps earlyin projects.
Support compliance and performance testing for assigned categories and partner with cross‑functional teams to resolve issues ahead ofdelivery.
Assistwith seasonal workbooks and development recaps as needed, including proofing for accuracy of style information, images, and product details.
Qualifications

Who you are:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering,Manufacturingor equivalentyears of experience preferred.
3+years of product development experience isrequiredand/or product management experience with an understanding record of managing product from concept to completion.
Knowledge of materials used in the engineering and manufacturing processes used to build products
Intermediate Computer Drawing skills for technical and construction detail sketches & related art using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshopa plus
Intermediateadvanced computer skills with emphasis onProject timelines&PLMSystems.
Aptitude for systems and systematic work
Mustpossessknowledge of garment construction,costing,and all pre-production coordination.
Demonstrate a strong ownership mindset, proactive problem solving, and increasing independence whileleveragingManager support for strategic guidance.
International travel experience is a plus; possible international travelrequired
Bend, lift, open and move product and related office items varying in weightup to25lbs, depending on need.
Additional Information

Our investment in you:

At Vuori, we’re proud to offer the following to our employees:
Health Insurance
Savings and Retirement Plan
Employee Assistance Program
Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
Paid Time Off
Wellness & Fitness benefits
The salary range for this role is $70,000 per year - $89,000 per year.
Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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