Senior Product Developer - Contract to Hire

Bella+Canvas; Montebello (CA); On-site; USD 84,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k plan with matches up to 4%

Life insurance

Short/long-term disability coverage

Paid maternity/paternity leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Bella+Canvas is seeking a Senior Product Developer with a keen eye for premium essentials, culture, and craftsmanship. The role focuses on leading product development from concept to production, emphasizing garment dye, premium washes, and luxury fabrics.

You will collaborate across Design, Production, and Sourcing to deliver elevated products while balancing quality, speed, and profitability. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in apparel development, strong PLM and Excel skills, and an

Qualifications

• 8+ years of apparel product development experience.
• Deep expertise in garment dye techniques, pigment dye, enzyme washes, vintage treatments, specialty finishes, and premium laundering processes.
• Strong knowledge of luxury and performance fabrications, including cotton, fleece, sustainable blends, and next-generation textiles.
• Established relationships with domestic and international mills, laundries, and manufacturing partners.
• Excellent understanding of garment construction, fit, costing, sourcing, and commercialization.

Responsibilities

• Own the product development lifecycle from concept through production, ensuring exceptional quality, fit, construction, and execution.
• Drive innovation across garment dye, wash, and finishing techniques to create products with premium hand feel, authentic character, and elevated aesthetics.
• Source and develop world-class fabrics, trims, and sustainable materials aligned with the BELLA+CANVAS brand vision.
• Leverage a strong domestic and global supplier network to identify new capabilities, improve speed to market, and optimize cost without sacrificing quality.
• Partner cross-functionally with Design, Technical Design, Production, Merchandising, and Sourcing to bring product concepts to life.
• Build and manage strategic vendor relationships while negotiating pricing, MOQs, timelines, and development calendars.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends in textiles, wash innovation, sustainability, and manufacturing technologies, translating market insights into commercial product opportunities.
• Maintain an organized development library of fabrics, trims, washes, colors, and seasonal references.
• Champion continuous improvement in development processes, communication, and execution across teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Skills

Product development

Garment dye expertise

Fabric sourcing

PLM

Microsoft Excel

Adobe Illustrator

Project management

Communication

Vendor relationships

Tools

PLM software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Why Bella+Canvas?

At BELLA+CANVAS, we’re not just making apparel - we’re defining a category. Our mission is to lead the fashion blanks industry and empower the creators who shape culture everywhere. We produce premium blank canvases for print partners and the communities they serve, so every idea can be worn, expressed, and amplified with confidence. With a legacy born from our headquarters in Los Angeles, we operate at the intersection of innovation and entrepreneurship. We’re the brand behind the t-shirt movement and we believe our blanks are more than garments - they’re the blueprint for creativity. We move with an Olympian mindset - driven, resilient, and always pushing for better. "Be Different" isn’t just our motto; it’s the standard.

Why Bella+Canvas?

At BELLA+CANVAS, we’re not just making apparel - we’re defining a category. Our mission is to lead the fashion blanks industry and empower the creators who shape culture everywhere. We produce premium blank canvases for print partners and the communities they serve, so every idea can be worn, expressed, and amplified with confidence. With a legacy born from our headquarters in Los Angeles, we operate at the intersection of innovation and entrepreneurship. We’re the brand behind the t-shirt movement and we believe our blanks are more than garments - they’re the blueprint for creativity. We move with an Olympian mindset - driven, resilient, and always pushing for better. "Be Different" isn’t just our motto; it’s the standard.

Overview

BELLA+CANVAS is looking for a Senior Product Developer with an exceptional eye for product, culture, and craftsmanship. This is not a traditional development role, we’re seeking someone who lives and breathes premium essentials, understands what makes a product feel iconic, and knows how to bring elevated concepts to market without compromising quality, speed, or margin.

The ideal candidate combines a refined aesthetic with technical expertise in garment dye, premium washes, luxury fabrications, and modern product construction. They have an established network of domestic and global manufacturing partners, thrive in a fast‑paced entrepreneurial environment, and are obsessed with creating products consumers reach for every day.

If you’re energized by innovation, inspired by culture, and passionate about building best-in-class apparel, we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities

• Own the product development lifecycle from concept through production, ensuring exceptional quality, fit, construction, and execution.
• Drive innovation across garment dye, wash, and finishing techniques to create products with premium hand feel, authentic character, and elevated aesthetics.
• Source and develop world-class fabrics, trims, and sustainable materials aligned with the BELLA+CANVAS brand vision.
• Leverage a strong domestic and global supplier network to identify new capabilities, improve speed to market, and optimize cost without sacrificing quality.
• Partner cross-functionally with Design, Technical Design, Production, Merchandising, and Sourcing to bring product concepts to life.
• Build and manage strategic vendor relationships while negotiating pricing, MOQs, timelines, and development calendars.
• Stay ahead of emerging trends in textiles, wash innovation, sustainability, and manufacturing technologies, translating market insights into commercial product opportunities.
• Maintain an organized development library of fabrics, trims, washes, colors, and seasonal references.
• Champion continuous improvement in development processes, communication, and execution across teams.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Comply with all policies and standards.

Requirements

• 8+ years of apparel product development experience, preferably within premium basics, contemporary apparel, or elevated essentials.
• Deep expertise in garment dye techniques, pigment dye, enzyme washes, vintage treatments, specialty finishes, and premium laundering processes.
• Strong knowledge of luxury and performance fabrications, including cotton, fleece, sustainable blends, and next-generation textiles.
• Established relationships with domestic and international mills, laundries, and manufacturing partners.
• Excellent understanding of garment construction, fit, costing, sourcing, and commercialization.
• Highly organized with exceptional project management skills and the ability to manage multiple calendars and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to balance creativity, quality, speed, and profitability.
• Proficiency in PLM, Microsoft Excel, and development workflows; Adobe Illustrator experience is a plus.
• A collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• A pulse on fashion, culture, emerging trends, and consumer behavior with an instinct for what feels relevant before everyone else.

WHAT’S our offer?

Salary Range: You`ll earn between $84,178 - $120,750 annually, depending on experience.

Bonus: You`ll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 10% of base salary.

Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a bi-weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.

Additional Benefits:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
• Life insurance
• Short/long-term disability coverage
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pet insurance

What Should You Expect?

B+C Office: Bella + Canvas’ office is located in Montebello, CA in the Los Angeles metropolitan area. This role is onsite Monday through Friday, and our standard working hours are 9:00-6:00 PST. Periodic travel may be required. The employee is regularly required to sit for extended periods while working on a computer and participating in virtual and in-person meetings. Frequent use of hands for keyboarding and standard office equipment is required. Occasional standing, walking, and reaching may be needed to attend meetings or collaborate in an office setting. The role requires the ability to perform close visual work on a computer for extended periods. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 10-15 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.