Creative Product Developer — Apparel & Accessories

Futureshirts; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

FutureShirts in Nashville is seeking a Product Developer to manage the development of new apparel and accessories from concept through production. You will work closely with the Director of Creative and Product Development, Graphic Artists, Procurement, and Account Managers to ensure quality, on-time delivery and target margins.

Join a fast-paced team that values creativity, collaboration, and hands-on problem solving.

Qualifications

• Experienced and proficient with Excel and Adobe suite
• Experience with design tech packs and printing techniques
• General knowledge of garment development and manufacturing processes
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across cross functional teams
• Detail oriented with strong organizational and project management
• Able to utilize minimally complex computer software
• Able to operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Courteous and professional demeanor.
• Kind, Helpful, Servant hearted

Responsibilities

• Lead the developmental process for new apparel and accessories products from initial design concept to final production for all merchandising revenue streams.
• Collaborate with design team, clients, and account managers to translate concepts into technical specifications and prototype samples appropriate to the client, genre, market, and demographic.
• Monitor and manage product costing throughout the development process to achieve target margins.
• Coordinate and document timelines amongst the account managers, tour team, procurement, ecommerce, and retail teams.
• Identify and source appropriate blanks and techniques that align with design requirements and internal cost targets.
• Source products in support of the design team’s creative direction.
• Manage relationships with vendors and suppliers to ensure proper execution and costs.
• Conduct quality inspections and communicate findings to get products production-ready.
• Maintain accurate records and correspondences related to all products, design and tech packs.
• Stay up to date with industry trends and market demands to be on trend with competitors.

Skills

Communication

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Basic computer software

Fast-paced environment

Courteous and professional demeanor

Kind, helpful, servant-hearted

Tools

Excel

Adobe Suite

Job description

FutureShirts in Nashville is seeking a Product Developer to manage the development of new apparel and accessories from concept through production. You will work closely with the Director of Creative and Product Development, Graphic Artists, Procurement, and Account Managers to ensure quality, on-time delivery and target margins.

Join a fast-paced team that values creativity, collaboration, and hands-on problem solving.