Product Developer - Licensed Brand & Apparel Design

Zumiez; Lynnwood (WA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401k after 1 year of service

Life Insurance

Vacation days

Bonus Potential

Employee Stock Purchase Program

Open, casual, pet-friendly office

Job summary

Zumiez PBS seeks a Product Developer to own the creative design and development process for licensed brand partners across multiple product categories. You will act as the liaison for assigned brands, coordinating with design, graphics, tech design, buyers and overseas vendors.

Manage calendars, data accuracy, and guide concepts from design direction through finished goods. In this role you will ensure timely seasonal deliveries, support non-assigned categories as needed, and mentor junior team

Qualifications

• BA degree in Apparel Design, Product Development, or related field.
• 5-6 years of experience in apparel development, design, or related function preferred.
• Proficient with Adobe CS - Illustrator, Photoshop
• Proficient with Microsoft office – Outlook, Excel, Word and Teams
• Clear understanding of garment construction, textiles, and print/artwork application techniques.
• Ability to communicate timely, accurately and effectively with cross functional partners and overseas vendors
• Some travel may be required

Responsibilities

• Manage the overall vision of a design while partnering with Brand, Technical Designers, Graphic Designers, Buyers and vendors on fit, details, and graphics applications.
• Works cross functionally (Design, Graphics, Tech Design, Production) and external vendors to support development and maintain seasonal deliveries
• Create and maintain accurate technical sketches, templates, and bill of material entries following established standards with high accuracy
• Accurately evaluate physical submits for color, quality, weight, and techniques applied
• Identify and elevate product risks or timeline slips early to ensure on time product
• Internal and External communication to ensure clarity of product comments
• Use Adobe Illustrator to update technical sketches, artwork placements, and silhouette revisions
• Collaborate with Graphic Design to adjust artwork files for production needs
• Participate in fittings, product reviews, and team meetings.
• Research trends, construction, materials, to support seasonal concept direction
• Actively identify areas of process and systems improvement and proactively find solutions.
• Mentors fellow PD team members as needed
• Other duties assigned by the Manager.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Education

BA in Apparel Design or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Teams

Job description

Zumiez PBS seeks a Product Developer to own the creative design and development process for licensed brand partners across multiple product categories. You will act as the liaison for assigned brands, coordinating with design, graphics, tech design, buyers and overseas vendors.

Manage calendars, data accuracy, and guide concepts from design direction through finished goods. In this role you will ensure timely seasonal deliveries, support non-assigned categories as needed, and mentor junior team