Apparel Product Developer: Fit, Tech Packs & Production

Lakeshirts; Detroit Lakes (MN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off & holidays

Merchandise discounts & dog-friendly

Job summary

Lakeshirts in Detroit Lakes, MN is seeking an Apparel Product Developer to turn concepts into production‑ready garments across multiple lines. You’ll own the technical details that move a style from concept to sample and production, including tech packs, garment specifications, grading rules, fit sessions, measurements, and vendor communication.

This on‑site role requires a degree in Fashion/Technical Design and 4+ years in apparel development.

Qualifications

• Degree in Fashion, Apparel Design, Technical Design, or a related apparel field required.
• 4+ years of experience in apparel technical design, product development, merchandising, or a related apparel environment.
• Knowledge of pattern making, grading, garment construction, sewing, technical drawing, measuring, fitting, fabrics, trims, and apparel development timelines.
• Proficiency in Illustrator, Excel, Microsoft Office, and PLM; maintain accurate technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Move apparel styles from concept to production-ready samples by resolving fit, construction, measurement, and specification questions.
• Create and update tech packs, garment specifications, grading rules, points of measurement, bills of materials, and fit documentation in Excel, Adobe Illustrator, PLM, and related systems.
• Apply knowledge of fabrics, trims, garment construction, sewing, technical drawing, measuring, pattern making, and fitting to support quality and consistency.
• Manage incoming samples and sample libraries; review fit, construction, design intent, workmanship, and production readiness.
• Coordinate model fittings, document measurements, and update specifications based on fit sessions, size runs, revisions, and vendor feedback.
• Troubleshoot fit, grading, construction, production, quality, and costing concerns while recommending practical solutions.
• Communicate technical updates, specification changes, fit requirements, and sample feedback to vendors, suppliers, and cross-functional teammates.
• Support fabric testing, development calendars, process improvements, product presentations, and technical design standards.

Skills

Pattern making

Garment construction

Grading

Sewing

Technical drawing

Fitting

Fabrics & trims

Adobe Illustrator

Excel

PLM systems

Education

Degree in Fashion/Technical Design

Tools

PLM or product-development systems

Microsoft Office

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Lakeshirts in Detroit Lakes, MN is seeking an Apparel Product Developer to turn concepts into production‑ready garments across multiple lines. You’ll own the technical details that move a style from concept to sample and production, including tech packs, garment specifications, grading rules, fit sessions, measurements, and vendor communication.

This on‑site role requires a degree in Fashion/Technical Design and 4+ years in apparel development.