Accessory Product Developer: Studio-to-Street Innovation

ALO; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ALO in California is seeking a dedicated, driven product developer to support elevated studio‑to‑street accessories from concept through production. You will collaborate with Design, Tech Design, Raw Materials, Production and Color teams to maintain product integrity and calendar milestones.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years in accessories product development, with strong organization, problem solving, and clear cross‑functional communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
• 3-5 years of experience in product development, preferably in accessories.
• Understanding of socks and knits is a plus.
• Knowledge and understanding of product construction, testing protocols and product lifecycle timelines.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with strong attention to detail and sense of urgency.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across teams.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of accessories styles from concept through production, ensuring alignment to quality, construction, margin and calendar goals.
• Own assigned styles and development tasks with guidance from Manager.
• Partner cross-functionally with Design, Tech Design, Raw Materials, Production and Color teams to maintain product integrity from prototype to final approval.
• Manage style level development tracking, seasonal WIPS and key milestone follow-up.
• Maintain PLM data including general style page, BOMs, & cost sheets with a high level of accuracy.
• Review cost sheets, analyze costing details and help identify opportunities to support margin goals.
• Communicate with vendors on assigned styles to support timelines, sample status, costing follow up and MOQ alignment.
• Escalate risks to calendar, costing, construction or testing in a timely manner.
• Attend fit sessions and support follow up to ensure changes are captured and executed.
• Partner with PLM team members on system updates and process improvements.

Skills

Communication skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Excel

PLM familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

PLM systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ALO in California is seeking a dedicated, driven product developer to support elevated studio‑to‑street accessories from concept through production. You will collaborate with Design, Tech Design, Raw Materials, Production and Color teams to maintain product integrity and calendar milestones.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years in accessories product development, with strong organization, problem solving, and clear cross‑functional communication.