Apparel Product Developer

24 Seven; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven is seeking an organized Product Development Manager/Coordinator to oversee the development process from design through production handoff in Lakewood, NJ. This onsite role manages timelines, ensures technical accuracy, coordinates samples with overseas factories, and facilitates cross-functional communication between design, factory partners, and production teams.

The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, a keen eye for detail, and experience in children’s apparel

Qualifications

• Experience in apparel product development and production coordination.
• Strong understanding of tech packs, sample development, and garment manufacturing.
• Experience communicating with overseas factories and manufacturing partners.
• Excellent organizational, project management, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple styles, deadlines, and revisions simultaneously.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop overall timelines and production handoffs from design to production.
• Coordinate sample requests with overseas factories and production teams.
• Review tech packs for accuracy before factory submission.
• Communicate design changes, revisions, and technical notes to partners.
• Track sample development progress and ensure timelines are met.
• Maintain development documentation and expense records.

Skills

Product development

Production coordination

Tech packs

Overseas factories

Project management

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Detail orientation

Cross-functional collaboration

Garment manufacturing

Job description

Product Development Manager / Coordinator
Salary: $80,000–$100,000 annually
Location: Lakewood, NJ
ONSITE REQUIRED
Industry: Children’s Apparel

About the Role

We are seeking an organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Product Development professional to oversee the development process from initial design through production handoff. This role is responsible for maintaining development timelines, ensuring technical accuracy, coordinating sample requests, and facilitating communication between our design team, overseas manufacturing partners, and production department. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, has strong project management skills, and understands the importance of precision and accountability in children’s apparel development.

Key Responsibilities

Development Planning & Timeline Management

• Establish and implement development goals and timelines to ensure the design team has sufficient time to complete each stage of the product development process.
• Manage and maintain the TIA calendar, ensuring key deadlines and milestones are met.
• Monitor development progress and proactively identify potential delays or challenges.
• Coordinate communication across design, technical, and production teams.

Technical Review & Problem-Solving

• Review all tech pack information for accuracy, completeness, and clarity before submitting to overseas factories.
• Identify and resolve issues within the design room prior to sample development.
• Attend design meetings to track design changes, revisions, and technical updates.
• Ensure all revisions are accurately implemented and communicated to the appropriate teams.
• Support the design team in maintaining consistent and accurate development documentation.

Sample Development & Factory Communication

• Prepare and send sample requests to overseas factories.
• Communicate comments, corrections, and revisions to factories for the creation of PP (Pre-Production) samples.
• Follow up on sample development to ensure timelines and quality expectations are met.
• Coordinate the transfer of finalized development information to the Production Department.
• Ensure all relevant technical and development details are properly communicated during the production handoff.
• Track sample purchases and related expenses.
• Prepare and submit expense reports to Accounting, including supporting receipts.
• Maintain accurate records of sample requests, revisions, and development status.
• Ensure development-related expenses are properly documented and submitted on time.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in apparel product development, production coordination, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of tech packs, sample development, and garment manufacturing.
• Experience communicating with overseas factories and manufacturing partners.
• Strong organizational, project management, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple styles, deadlines, and revisions simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively across design, technical, and production departments.