Product Developer

SETactive; Beverly Hills (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

SET Active is seeking a Product Developer to join our Product team in Beverly Hills, CA. This role manages end-to-end development from design handoff through pre-production across activewear, basics, loungewear, swim and outerwear, collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring concepts to production readiness.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment, able to own the development process, work with domestic and overseas

Qualifications

• 3–6+ years in product development, production, or apparel roles across multiple categories (activewear, loungewear, swim, outerwear, etc.)
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabric, trims, and end‑to‑end product development (design handoff through TOP approval)
• Experience working with domestic and overseas vendors and managing daily communication and issue resolution
• Proven ability to manage WIPs, development calendars, multiple styles, and tight deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Experience with BOM creation, sample tracking, and lab dip approvals
• Strong ability to evaluate product samples and provide clear, actionable technical feedback
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to identify and escalate risks early
• Strong cross‑functional communication skills, partnering closely with design and technical design teams
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; PLM experience preferred
• Able to work 4 days on-site in Beverly Hills, CA
• Activewear or high-growth apparel experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for development of product from design hand off through pre-production across multiple categories (activewear, basics, loungewear, swim, outerwear)
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of construction, fabric, and product creation
• Assist with sourcing applicable fabric and trim
• Manage daily communication with all domestic and overseas vendors for all categories assigned
• Analyze and evaluate product samples and provide clear comments regarding technical details, quality, and construction
• Work closely with technical designer and product designer to ensure brand vision is being executed
• Maintain Development WIP and create BOM
• Ownership of lab dip color approval process
• Communicate problems, issues, concerns to Dept. Head as soon as they arise
• Work with Manager to identify roadblocks/issues that may cause delays
• Monitor delivery dates and communicate any delays, or problems
• Own the department calendar from Design hand‑off through TOP approval
• Oversee photo shoot sample tracking from order placement through delivery to marketing team
• Work closely with designer to coordinate drop style review and approval meetings (Print CADS, pull lab dips and any inspiration photos or samples)

Skills

Product development

Garment construction

Vendor management

BOM creation

Lab dip approvals

Cross‑functional collaboration

Excel/Google Sheets

PLM experience

Tools

PLM software

Job description

About SET Active:

SET creates athleisure for what's next. We exist to set the pace of culture through clothing that fits your life-designed for everyday movement, rooted in community, and made to be seen.

Our mission is to bring ease and confidence to everyday movement through thoughtfully designed athleisure that transitions seamlessly from active moment to everything in between.

Position Summary:

SET Active is looking for a Product Developer to join our Product team. This role will manage end-to-end product development from design handoff through pre-production across multiple categories including activewear, basics, loungewear, swim, outerwear, sweaters, and more.

The right candidate is highly detail-oriented, organized, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where communication and execution speed matter. This is an opportunity for someone who is excited to own the development process, partner cross-functionally, and help bring product to life from concept through production readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for development of product from design hand off through pre-production: activewear, basics, loungewear, swim, outerwear, sweaters, and other categories as assigned
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of construction, fabric, and product creation
• Assist with sourcing applicable fabric and trim
• Manage daily communication with all domestic and overseas vendors for all categories assigned
• Analyze and evaluate product samples and provide clear comments regarding technical details, quality, and construction
• Work closely with technical designer and product designer to ensure brand vision is being executed
• Maintain Development WIP
• Create BOM
• Ownership of lab dip color approval process
• Communicate problems, issues, concerns to Dept. Head as soon as they arise
• Work with Manager to identify roadblocks/issues that may cause delays
• Monitor delivery dates and communicate any delays, or problems
• Own the department calendar from Design hand-off through TOP approval
• Oversee photo shoot sample tracking from order placement through delivery to marketing team
• Work closely with designer to coordinate drop style review and approval meetings (Print CADS, pull lab dips and any inspiration photos or samples)

Qualifications:

• 3–6+ years of experience in product development, production, or apparel roles across multiple categories (activewear, loungewear, swim, outerwear, etc.)
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabric, trims, and end-to-end product development (design handoff through TOP approval)
• Experience working with domestic and overseas vendors and managing daily communication and issue resolution
• Proven ability to manage WIPs, development calendars, multiple styles, and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with BOM creation, sample tracking, and lab dip approvals
• Strong ability to evaluate product samples and provide clear, actionable technical feedback
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to identify and escalation risks early
• Strong cross-functional communication skills, partnering closely with design and technical design teams
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; PLM experience preferred
• Able to work 4 days on-site in Beverly Hills, CA
• Activewear or high-growth apparel experience strongly preferred