Onsite 6-Month Apparel Product Developer (Irvine)

Onward Search; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

401k program

eLearning

Education reimbursement

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Onward Search is seeking a Temporary Apparel Product Development professional to manage the end-to-end development lifecycle from concept through production handoff. This onsite role in Irvine requires coordinating design, technical development, sourcing, merchandising, and manufacturing partners to meet timelines and quality objectives.

The ideal candidate will manage sample development, approvals, and vendor communication with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in apparel product development, production, or related function.
• Strong understanding of apparel construction, garment fit, fabrics, trims, color development, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience managing multiple development calendars, approvals, and deliverables in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Adobe Illustrator.

Responsibilities

• Manage the apparel sample development process from initial design review through production handoff.
• Review, consolidate, and communicate design, fit, and construction feedback to manufacturing partners.
• Maintain and distribute product development documentation, including design comments and development tracking tools.
• Track sample, trim, fabric, print, color, and material approvals with internal and external partners.
• Monitor development timelines and WIP reports to ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with technical design and fit teams to prioritize fittings and approvals.
• Build and maintain seasonal product line information and data.

Skills

Apparel product development

Project management

Communication

Organization

Excel

Adobe Illustrator

Collaboration across teams

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

Onward Search is seeking a Temporary Apparel Product Development professional to manage the end-to-end development lifecycle from concept through production handoff. This onsite role in Irvine requires coordinating design, technical development, sourcing, merchandising, and manufacturing partners to meet timelines and quality objectives.

The ideal candidate will manage sample development, approvals, and vendor communication with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.