Product Developer

Aquent; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative fashion retailer as a Product Developer, where you'll collaborate with talented design teams to bring exciting concepts to life. This role offers a unique blend of creativity and analytical problem-solving, allowing you to make a tangible impact on the product development lifecycle. You'll support the execution of product development, ensuring seamless collaboration with cross-functional teams while optimizing processes through keen cost analysis. If you're passionate about fashion and eager to contribute to a renowned brand, this is your chance to shine in a fast-paced environment!

Benefits

Subsidized health, vision, and dental plans

Paid sick leave

Retirement plans with a match

Free online training through Aquent Gymnasium

Qualifications

• Proven experience in product development within the fashion industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Support product development execution and serve as a liaison with Design teams.
• Enter, compile, and analyze costs for all styles, identifying discrepancies.

Skills

Product Development

Cost Analysis

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Collaboration Skills

Vendor Management

Job description

Become a key player in the fashion world, collaborating with talented design teams to bring exciting concepts to life! As a Product Developer with a major fashion retailer, you’ll be immersed in a fast-paced, creative environment, shaping the future of apparel. Partnering with Aquent, you’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the product development lifecycle, from initial concept to the final product.

This dynamic role offers a unique blend of creative collaboration and analytical problem-solving. You’ll work closely with designers, pre-production, and production teams, ensuring seamless execution and on-time delivery. Your keen eye for detail and cost analysis expertise will be essential in optimizing product development processes. This is your chance to contribute to a renowned brand and witness your efforts come to fruition on a large scale.

Responsibilities:

• Support product development execution and serve as a liaison with Design teams.
• Enter, compile, and analyze costs for all styles, identifying and highlighting any discrepancies.
• Support sampling/prototyping processes by tracking concept samples and collaborating with mills and vendors to ensure timely delivery.
• Initiate Time/Actions for all key programs.
• Communicate regularly with vendors and support functions to guarantee adherence to calendar deadlines and data accuracy. Manage related processes/systems as needed.
• Cultivate strong cross-functional partnerships with Design, Pre-Production, and Production teams.

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Proven experience in product development within the fashion industry.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a focus on cost analysis.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to build strong cross-functional relationships.
• Proficiency in tracking and managing timelines and deadlines.
• Experience working with vendors and suppliers.

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $32.85 to $36.51 an hour. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits!

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment—one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.

Client Description

Global retail company specializing in apparel and accessories. The company focuses on casual, stylish, and affordable fashion, catering to a broad customer base. With an emphasis on sustainability, inclusivity, and digital transformation, our client continues to evolve its business to meet changing consumer needs.