Streetwear Product Development Associate

Shaka Wear; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Shaka Wear is seeking a highly organized product development professional in Los Angeles to drive the streetwear development process from concept to production. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage tech packs, and coordinate with overseas factories to ensure accurate construction and timely delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for streetwear trends, solid garment measurement skills, and proficiency in Excel/Sheets to track samples, costs, and timelines.

Qualifications

• Understand garment construction terminology and readings of tech packs.
• Create, update, and communicate revisions to manufacturers clearly.
• Measure garments accurately and compare to specs.
• Familiarity with common fabrics, weights, and finishes.
• Proficient in Excel/Google Sheets for tracking.

Responsibilities

• Assist Product Development from concept to production.
• Research streetwear trends, silhouettes, fabrics, and colors.
• Prepare and update tech packs and construction notes.
• Document and revise measurement callouts and POMs.
• Organize spec sheets, samples, and development files.
• Support fit sessions and record revisions.
• Coordinate sample revisions with overseas factories.
• Maintain fabric, trim, and sample libraries.
• Track development timelines and calendars.
• Assist with sourcing fabrics, trims, and components.
• Review samples for construction and measurement accuracy.
• Update costing trackers and spreadsheets.

Skills

Trend forecasting

Tech pack callouts

Garment measurement

Basic fabric knowledge

Excel / Google Sheets

Education

Fashion Design, Product Development, or Apparel Merchandising degree

Job description

Shaka Wear is seeking a highly organized product development professional in Los Angeles to drive the streetwear development process from concept to production. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, manage tech packs, and coordinate with overseas factories to ensure accurate construction and timely delivery.

The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for streetwear trends, solid garment measurement skills, and proficiency in Excel/Sheets to track samples, costs, and timelines.