Athlete Apparel Development & Special Projects Lead

Vuori, Inc; 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, Inc. is seeking an Associate Developer to bring athletic apparel designs to life, overseeing development from concept to kit delivery.

You will serve as the main development contact for athletes and manage interactions with sports marketing, design, merchandising, and factory partners to ensure on-time, high-quality products that reflect Vuori’s aesthetics. Key responsibilities include driving the development calendar, coordinating with vendors, and owning all submissions and technical

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/advanced computer skills with emphasis on project timelines and PLM systems; experience with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop is a plus.
• Demonstrate ownership mindset, proactive problem solving, and growing independence with managerial support.

Responsibilities

• Own execution of the development process for assigned athletes and styles from concept through delivery, ensuring milestones are met on time.
• Serve as the primary day-to-day development contact for vendors, driving clear communication and alignment to calendar, cost, and product expectations.
• Support development WIP and time & action calendars; follow up on status and risks and report to cross‑functional teams.
• Own ordering for assigned styles, ensuring costing, testing, approvals, and documentation are completed on time.
• Maintain accuracy of technical specifications within the PLM system, including BOMs, costing, testing status and buy readiness.
• Maintain technical packages for mobility, function, fit, quality, and athlete needs; participate in fittings and provide feedback.
• Manage submits (lab dips, trims, washes, strike-offs, PPS, etc.) and coordinate materials for milestone meetings.
• Guide cross-functional meetings to ensure alignment across departments, identifying risks or gaps early.
• Assist with seasonal workbooks and development recaps, including accuracy proofs of style information, images, and details.

Skills

Product development

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

PLM Systems

Garment construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

PLM Systems

Job description

Vuori, Inc. is seeking an Associate Developer to bring athletic apparel designs to life, overseeing development from concept to kit delivery.

You will serve as the main development contact for athletes and manage interactions with sports marketing, design, merchandising, and factory partners to ensure on-time, high-quality products that reflect Vuori’s aesthetics. Key responsibilities include driving the development calendar, coordinating with vendors, and owning all submissions and technical