Product Developer

Z SUPPLY; Costa Mesa (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Half-Day Fridays

Modern Costa Mesa offices

Medical/Dental/Vision coverage

401K with employer match

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Z SUPPLY in California is seeking a Product Developer to drive Ready to Wear, Lounge, Active and Graphics from concept to production. You will collaborate with Design, Tech, Production, Merchandising and Sales to ensure timely, profitable products aligned with the seasonal calendar.

The role demands 5+ years in women’s apparel development, strong costing knowledge, and hands-on CAD experience. This hybrid position requires coordinating with overseas vendors and managing line milestones within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required.
• 5+ years of experience in women’s apparel development, swim & accessories experience a plus.
• Hands on experience in communicating and negotiating with overseas vendors.
• High level of understanding of product costing / development.
• High level of understanding of product development calendar, timelines and deliverables.
• Must be able to do basic CAD work in Illustrator. Ability to work with print files a plus.
• Must be able to multi task and work in fast paced environment.
• Must be proactive with a solution/results oriented attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and follow through skills.
• Must be highly organized and detailed oriented.
• Experienced skills in PLM System, Google, Excel, Word and Outlook. Working knowledge of retail math a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of products across various categories for Ready To Wear, Lounge, Active and Graphics.
• Daily communication with factories as their primary contact on development to ensure products execute correctly, hit targeted price and margin goals in line with all seasonal deadlines.
• Develop new fabrications as well as maintain existing fabrics. Also ensuring fabric prices are within the price structure of good, better, best.
• Collaborate with merchandising, design, sales, tech and production teams on developing and executing products throughout the seasonal calendar.
• Work closely with designers in reviewing prototypes and submits for approval from design concept to production.
• Ensure that all artwork, prints, and fabrics for sourcing are sent in correct format with all correct information to suppliers
• Work closely with production team to ensure that styles are executed properly in bulk production.
• Maintain all necessary fabric content, color codes, and correct style information throughout the development process each season.
• Identify new sourcing opportunities to drive quality, innovation, and speed to market for the brand
• Ensure product lines are brought to market in a timely and profitable manner
• Ensures product development is in accordance with margin requirements and production calendar
• Manage time and action calendar for assigned categories to meet all deadlines.
• Managing & prepping lines for all milestones
• Identify new sourcing opportunities to drive quality, innovation, and speed to market for the brand
• Understands style cost build ups, and opportunities for value engineering
• Maximize gross margin opportunities through leverage, product re-engineering and product versioning
• Have knowledge of market, trends, innovation, competition, and product

Skills

Women’s apparel development

Vendor communication

Costing & development

Deadline adherence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Tools

Illustrator

PLM System

Google

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

PRODUCT DEVELOPER Z SUPPLY is an established California lifestyle brand that is leading the space for casual, comfortable style. Located in the heart of Orange County, we are passionate about staying true to our roots and living a life of good vibes in and out of the office. We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced social media manager who will share in the leadership of growing Z SUPPLY’s most visible marketing channel.

Position Title: Product Developer

Position Type: Full Time / Salary Exempt

Reporting To: Director of Merchandising

Schedule: HYBRID = Partial In Office 4 Days / Partial Remote 1 Day

JOB OVERVIEW

The Product Developer will assist with the product development process for Ready to Wear, Lounge, Active and Graphics from start to finish. This role will collaborate with Design, Tech, Production, Merchandising, Sales and Planning to ensure the development and execution of products in accordance with the seasonal calendar. Must be a “hands on” creative problem solver, who is detail oriented, an inventive thinker and able to juggle multiple seasons.

POSITION DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the development and execution of products across various categories for Ready To Wear, Lounge, Active and Graphics.
• Daily communication with factories as their primary contact on development to ensure products execute correctly, hit targeted price and margin goals in line with all seasonal deadlines.
• Develop new fabrications as well as maintain existing fabrics. Also ensuring fabric prices are within the price structure of good, better, best.
• Collaborate with merchandising, design, sales, tech and production teams on developing and executing products throughout the seasonal calendar.
• Work closely with designers in reviewing prototypes and submits for approval from design concept to production.
• Ensure that all artwork, prints, and fabrics for sourcing are sent in correct format with all correct information to suppliers
• Work closely with production team to ensure that styles are executed properly in bulk production.
• Maintain all necessary fabric content, color codes, and correct style information throughout the development process each season.
• Identify new sourcing opportunities to drive quality, innovation, and speed to market for the brand
• Ensure product lines are brought to market in a timely and profitable manner
• Ensures product development is in accordance with margin requirements and production calendar
• Manage time and action calendar for assigned categories to meet all deadlines.
• Managing & prepping lines for all milestones
• Identify new sourcing opportunities to drive quality, innovation, and speed to market for the brand
• Understands style cost build ups, and opportunities for value engineering
• Maximize gross margin opportunities through leverage, product re-engineering and product versioning
• Have knowledge of market, trends, innovation, competition, and product

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS / COMPETENCIES

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required
• 5+ years of experience in women’s apparel development, swim & accessories experience a plus
• Hands on experience in communicating and negotiating with overseas vendors
• High level of understanding of product costing / development
• High level of understanding of product development calendar, timelines and deliverables
• Must be able to do basic cad work in Illustrator. Ability to work with print files a plus.
• Must be able to multi task and work in fast paced environment
• Must be proactive with a solution/results oriented attitude
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication and follow through skills
• Must be highly organized and detailed oriented
• Experienced skills in PLM System, Google, Excel, Word and Outlook. Working knowledge of retail math a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIORNMENT

• Frequently required to stand & walk
• Frequently required to sit
• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move less than 10 pounds

TEAM MEMBER – JOB DESCRIPTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Z SUPPLY PERKS

At Z SUPPLY, departments work cross-functionally enabling everyone to further their knowledge and expertise in an inclusive, supportive environment that is committed to healthy work/life balance, peer mentorship, and community outreach. In addition to a collaborative and supportive culture, here are a few additional perks that are enjoyed by the Z SUPPLY team:

• Half-Day Fridays year-round
• New chic and modern offices located near top restaurants and shopping in Costa Mesa, CA
• Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• 401K with discretionary employer match of up to $2500
• Collaborative, cohesive team environment focused on a thriving, progressive, inclusive & dynamic company culture.

Position Salary Range $90,000 - $100,000

We hope we get the chance to work with you!