Women's Apparel Product Developer — Cross-Functional & Impactful

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

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with partial company match

Comprehensive healthcare, dental, and 

Vision plan

Life insurance with additional policy

Voluntary short-term and long-term dis

Wellness program

Company sample sales access

Fitness-related incentives

Job summary

Karen Kane is seeking a Product Development Associate in Los Angeles to support Design, Technical Design, and Product Development teams throughout the product lifecycle.

You will create and maintain tech packs, track calendars, and coordinate with domestic and overseas vendors to ensure timely, quality development. The role requires a strong eye for detail, organization, and collaboration across departments, with opportunities to work across seasonal initiatives.

Qualifications

• 2–5 years of experience in apparel product development, technical design, production, or related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Production, Fashion Merchandising, or related discipline preferred.
• Experience creating and maintaining detailed tech packs.
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabrics, trims, and fit.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet seasonal deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate across departments.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with PLM systems is preferred.
• Experience working with overseas factories and vendors is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Design, Technical Design, and Product Development teams throughout all stages of the product development process.
• Create, update, and maintain technical packs (tech packs) with construction details, measurements, BOMs, colorways, and product specifications.
• Track seasonal development calendars and help ensure key milestones are met.
• Communicate daily with domestic and overseas vendors regarding sample status, development updates, fabrics, trims, and construction details.
• Manage sample tracking from initial development through production approval.
• Review incoming samples for accuracy, construction, fit, and overall quality before fittings.
• Assist with sourcing fabrics, trims, washes, and garment treatments.
• Prepare samples and product information for fittings, line reviews, and seasonal meetings.
• Update PLM and internal systems with accurate product information and development changes.
• Collaborate with Production, Merchandising, and Technical Design to troubleshoot development issues and ensure smooth execution.
• Maintain organized sample, fabric, and trim libraries.
• Participate in competitive shopping, trend research, and market analysis as needed.
• Assist with special projects and seasonal initiatives across the product team.

Skills

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design / Apparel Production / Fashion Merchandising or related

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Microsoft Excel

PLM systems

Job description

Karen Kane is seeking a Product Development Associate in Los Angeles to support Design, Technical Design, and Product Development teams throughout the product lifecycle.

You will create and maintain tech packs, track calendars, and coordinate with domestic and overseas vendors to ensure timely, quality development. The role requires a strong eye for detail, organization, and collaboration across departments, with opportunities to work across seasonal initiatives.