Athlete Apparel Development Associate – Special Projects

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Savings and Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Per

Paid Time Off

Wellness & Fitness benefits

Job summary

Vuori is seeking an Associate Developer focused on Athlete Apparel to own the development lifecycle for assigned styles and projects from design handoff through kit delivery.

You will be the primary development contact for athletes, coordinating with sports marketing, design, merchandising, technical design, and factory partners to ensure timely, accurate, and high‑quality products reflecting Vuori’s aesthetics.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing or equivalent years of experience preferred.
• 3+ years of product development experience is required and/or product management experience with an understanding record of managing product from concept to completion.
• Knowledge of materials used in the engineering and manufacturing processes used to build products.
• Intermediate Computer Drawing skills for technical and construction detail sketches & related art using Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop a plus.
• Intermediate advanced computer skills with emphasis on Project timelines & PLM Systems.
• Aptitude for systems and systematic work.
• Must possess knowledge of garment construction, costing, and all pre-production coordination.
• Demonstrate a strong ownership mindset, proactive problem solving, and increasing independence while leveraging Manager support for strategic guidance.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Own execution of the development process for assigned athletes and styles, from concept through delivery, ensuring all milestones are met on time.
• Serve as the primary day‑to‑day development contact for vendors for assigned athlete projects, driving clear communication, accountability, and alignment to calendar, cost, and product expectations.
• Support development WIP and time & action calendars for assigned athletes, ensuring vendors are submitting accurate and timely updates; proactively follow up on status and risks, and reporting to
• Own ordering for assigned styles, ensuring all development requirements—including costing, testing, approvals, and documentation—are completed accurately and on time.
• Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of all critical product specifications within the PLM system, including style details, technical properties (if applicable), BOMs, costing, testing status, and buy readiness indicators.
• Maintain accuracy of technical packages to ensure products meet goals for mobility, function, fit, quality, and athlete needs.
• Participate in fittings with Design and Technical Design. Clearly communicate development, fit, and visual feedback to vendors in alignment with cross‑functional direction.
• Own and manage all submits (lab dips, trims, washes, strike‑offs, PPS, etc.), including tracking, receiving, organizing, and preparing materials for milestone meetings.
• Guide and Partner cross‑functional meetings to ensure alignment across Sports Marketing, Design, Technical Design, Merchandising, Materials, and Trims/Color, identifying risks or gaps early in projects.
• Support compliance and performance testing for assigned categories and partner with cross‑functional teams to resolve issues ahead of delivery.
• Assist with seasonal workbooks and development recaps as needed, including proofing for accuracy of style information, images, and product details.

Skills

Product development

Product management

Garment construction

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Project timelines

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Manufacturing

Tools

PLM Systems

CAD drawings

Job description

Vuori is seeking an Associate Developer focused on Athlete Apparel to own the development lifecycle for assigned styles and projects from design handoff through kit delivery.

You will be the primary development contact for athletes, coordinating with sports marketing, design, merchandising, technical design, and factory partners to ensure timely, accurate, and high‑quality products reflecting Vuori’s aesthetics.