Denim Product Developer: Fit, Tech Packs & Quality

Purple Brand; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extended health & dental Benefits

Generous employee discount program

Casual dress policy

Job summary

PURPLE in Vancouver, BC is seeking an Apparel Product Developer to own fit, quality, and construction for men’s and women’s denim styles. You will anticipate challenges, drive improvements, and coordinate with our global teams to ensure every piece reflects PURPLE’s standards.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 3+ years in apparel development, and proficiency with Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related discipline or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of experience in apparel technical development or product development.
• Hands-on experience with garment measurements and POM.
• Proficiency in using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Excel.
• Knowledge or experience in fittings.

Responsibilities

• Produce detailed and accurate garment tech packs, including BOM, specifications, and design details.
• Spec and evaluate fit samples to determine compliance of measurements, workmanship, construction, wash direction, and fit.
• Maintain construction and fit consistency according to brand guidelines.
• Take part in fittings, preparation, measuring and photographing of prototypes, SMS, and PPS on and off models.
• Grading and reviewing graded specs, and conveying comments and corrections to vendors.
• Analyze and communicate the outcome of fittings and construction, and wash comments with the product development team and vendors.
• Liaise with international development teams in China, Japan, Europe and beyond to solve problems throughout the sampling and production phases.

Skills

Garment measurements

POM

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Excel

OneDrive

Job description

PURPLE in Vancouver, BC is seeking an Apparel Product Developer to own fit, quality, and construction for men’s and women’s denim styles. You will anticipate challenges, drive improvements, and coordinate with our global teams to ensure every piece reflects PURPLE’s standards.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 3+ years in apparel development, and proficiency with Illustrator, Photoshop, and Excel.