Associate Trim Developer

Vuori, Inc; Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 89,985; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Savings and Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Wellness & Fitness benefits

Job summary

Vuori, Inc. is seeking an Associate Trim Developer to drive pre-season trim and packaging development for performance and lifestyle apparel.

You will be the liaison between design, merchandising, development and overseas vendors, ensuring accurate, on-time, and cost-efficient trims that reflect Vuori’s aesthetic. You will source trims, manage approvals, and maintain trim records in PLM while aligning with garment construction and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Textiles Science, Product Development or equivalent years of experience preferred.
• 3+ years of trim development experience is required and/or product development experience.
• Strong attention to detail and a solid understanding of garment construction and trim function.
• Experience working in PLM systems; Centric familiarity is a bonus.
• Knowledge of trim types, hardware finishes, and compliance/safety standards.
• Strong communication skills and cross-functional collaboration with Design, Tech Design, and overseas partners.
• Understanding of trim construction including finishes for performance and lifestyle apparel.
• Technical understanding of testing standards (ASTM, AATCC, ISO).
• Eye for fashion and aesthetics with brand-defining trim ideas.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple seasons concurrently.
• Positive mindset, proactive approach, and occasional international travel.
• Bend, lift, and move items up to 25lbs as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support development and approval of trims and packaging across apparel and accessories each season.
• Source new trim options from vendors and mills based on seasonal direction, cost targets, and brand standards.
• Submit and track trim approvals (hardware, labels, zippers, buttons, drawcords, elastic, packaging).
• Maintain and organize the trim library, including samples, specs and digital records.
• Collaborate with Design, Tech Design and Product Development to ensure accurate trim specs.
• Request and evaluate trim submissions for quality, durability and testing.
• Track trim approval status across seasons; flag delays or cost issues proactively.
• Maintain PLM records including trim specs, approvals and costing.
• Support cross-functional meetings and document trim-related notes.
• Stay current on trim trends, new suppliers, and innovative materials.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Highly organized

Cross-functional collaboration

Detail-oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Textiles Science or Product Development

Tools

PLM systems (Centric)

Job description

• Compensation: USD 70,000 - USD 89,985 - yearly

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

As the Associate Trim Developer your raw material background and knowledge will help bring Vuori Designs to life. Your knowledge will be utilized to develop trend right, industry leading trims and packaging that set Vuori apart from the rest. We are seeking a passionate and technically skilled Associate Trim Developer to drive pre-season trend, development and commercialization for performance and/or lifestyle apparel.

You are the link between design, merchandising, development, and the suppliers. It is essential that all communication is accurate, complete, timely and professional. Therefore, we entrust you to develop quality, on-time and cost-efficient trims and packaging that reflect Vuori’s aesthetic and ethos.

What you'll get to do:

• Support the development and approval of trims and packaging across apparel and accessories categories each season
• Source new trim options from vendors and mills based on Design's seasonal direction, cost targets, and brand standards
• Submit and track trim approvals (hardware, labels, zippers, buttons, drawcords, elastic, packaging) through development to bulk production
• Maintain and organize the trim library, including physical samples, specs, and digital records
• Partner with Design, Tech Design, and Product Development teams to ensure trim specifications are accurate, functional, and align with garment construction
• Request and evaluate trim submissions for quality, durability, and compliance testing
• Track trim approval status across multiple seasons and styles, flagging delays, cost issues, or quality concerns proactively
• Maintain accurate records in PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems, including trim specs, approvals, and costing
• Support cross-functional meetings, documenting trim-related notes and following up on action items
• Stay current on trim trends, new suppliers, and innovative materials relevant to the brand's aesthetic

Qualifications

Who you are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Textiles Science, Product Development or equivalent years of experience preferred.
• 3+ years of trim development experience is required and/or product development experience
• Strong attention to detail and a solid understanding of garment construction and trim function
• Experience working in PLM systems and data management tools is preferred; strong ability to maintain accuracy, support cross functional transparency throughout the development lifecycle; familiarity with PLM platforms Centric is a bonus
• Working knowledge of trim types, hardware finishes, and compliance/safety standards
• Strong communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally with Design, Tech Design, and overseas vendor partners
• Knowledge in trim construction and development, including deep familiarity in finishings, both performance and lifestyle applications
• Technical understanding of testing standards (ASTM, AATCC, ISO) for performance and lifestyle apparel
• Eye for fashion, trend, and aesthetics, with a passion for curating elevated, brand-defining trim solutions that resonate with the Vuori customer
• Effective organizational and communication skills with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset. Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple seasons and product categories simultaneously
• You empower yourself to approach life and work with positivity, purpose, and intention. Keeping it light and having fun along the way.
• International travel experience is a plus; possible international travel required
• Bend, lift, open and move product and related office items varying in weight up to 25lbs, 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
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness & Fitness benefits

The salary range for this role is $70,000 per year - $89,985 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.