Men’s Apparel Product Developer: End-to-End Lifecycle

QUETICO LIFESTYLE BRANDS LLC; Irvine (CA); Sur place; USD 80 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

QUETICO LIFESTYLE BRANDS LLC in Irvine, CA is seeking a Men’s Product Developer to manage the lifecycle from design handoff to production handoff. You’ll bridge design, merchandising, and production to deliver seasonal collections on time, with quality and margins.

Responsibilities cover development, calendar management with Time and Action milestones, PLM data upkeep, sample tracking, trim sourcing, vendor collaboration, and fittings to ensure alignment with brand aesthetics and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design, Textile Science, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in product, men's performance or lifestyle apparel.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration across diverse teams and vendors.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Manage the development lifecycle for assigned men’s categories from design to production handoff.
• Drive and manage the Time and Action calendar to meet milestones from prototype to sales samples.
• Maintain and update the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system with style data and approvals.
• Track samples (strike-offs, lab dips, prototypes) through Photo, SMS, Marketing and TOP samples.
• Develop and source trims for menswear; negotiate with factories to hit margins.
• Communicate daily with overseas and domestic vendors to monitor progress.
• Collaborate with design and merchandising on volume, fabric, and factory methods.
• Attend fittings and ensure changes are reflected in development documents.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design or related field

Minimum 5 years product development experience

Description du poste

QUETICO LIFESTYLE BRANDS LLC in Irvine, CA is seeking a Men’s Product Developer to manage the lifecycle from design handoff to production handoff. You’ll bridge design, merchandising, and production to deliver seasonal collections on time, with quality and margins.

Responsibilities cover development, calendar management with Time and Action milestones, PLM data upkeep, sample tracking, trim sourcing, vendor collaboration, and fittings to ensure alignment with brand aesthetics and profitability.