Product Developer - Legwear

United Legwear & Apparel Co.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

United Legwear & Apparel Co. is seeking a Product Developer to manage seasonal sock assortments and key styles, coordinating with design, merchandising and production to meet in-season needs.

You will review proto samples, test new concepts, distribute samples, and oversee product deployment to maintain high-quality standards and on-time delivery. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or related field and 2–3 years of design or product development experience, with strong skills in

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or related area is required.
• 2–3 years of experience in design or product development, preferably in legwear.
• Knowledge of fashion trends, color, fabric and style.
• Strong eye for color, texture and pattern; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Review worksheets for accurate details during development.
• Coordinate with factories to adhere to development schedules.
• Approve product details and pre-production samples.
• Plan and coordinate development activities to ensure timely completion.
• Develop best practices to optimize development procedures.
• Review lab dips and yarn selections for new styles.
• Inspect sock samples for spec measurements, color, and features.
• Maintain information flow between design, development and overseas vendors.
• Collaborate with production to ensure samples match pre-production and final production.
• Perform additional duties as needed.

Skills

Fashion trends

Creativity

3D visualization

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organization

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or related area

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Product Developer will serve a critical role in the management of seasonal sock assortments, key styles and special make-up programs, delivering on specific consumer needs. This position will communicate with design, merchandising and production teams to assist and coordinate with in-season product, new projects, manage timelines, and product approvals. The Product Developer reviews designs proto samples, test new concepts/applications, determines the best way to distribute samples, and oversee product deployment. The main goal of the Product Developer is to maintain a high-quality standard product while maintaining delivery dates set forth by sales & production teams.

Essential Functions (Including but not limited to):

• Review Worksheets for accurate details and callouts to ensure efficient development of new styles.
• Communicate with factories to ensure development schedules are adhered.
• Responsible for approvals on product details and pre-production samples.
• Plans and coordinates development activities to ensure timely completion (submittals, sampling, etc).
• Develops best practices to optimize product development procedures.
• Manages and reviews Lab dips and Yarn selections from factory for accurate development of new styles.
• Review Sock Samples for Spec measurements, color, and features. Provide development comments to the factory to get corrected samples.
• Maintains consistency and accuracy of information flow between design, development and overseas vendors.
• Collaborates with Production Team to review Approved Development samples match Pre-production samples and final production.
• Perform any other duties as assigned in support of the company needs and operations.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or related area and 2-3 years of experience in Design or product development, including but not limited to experience with legwear or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of fashion trends and general trends in color, fabric and style.
• High creativity and artistic abilities, an eye for color, texture and pattern with keen attention to detail and
• ability to visualize in three dimensions.
• Proficient computer skills to include Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator & Photoshop), Microsoft Office,
• Excellent written and verbal skills as required for effective interpersonal communication.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks and workload.
• seamlessly and with follow-up.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team under critical time frames.
• Self-driven and experience working in a fast-paced environment and ability to apply good work habits to effectively complete assigned tasks and contribute to the smooth operation of the company/department.