Women's Product Developer

UNRL; Minnesota; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Annual Performance Bonus

401(k) Profit Sharing

401(k) Employer match

Employee Discount on UNRL product

Job summary

UNRL is seeking a Women’s Developer to lead the technical development of assigned women’s apparel styles from design handoff through production readiness. You will own tech packs, coordinate fit reviews, and drive revisions with designers, product development, and suppliers to ensure fit, quality, cost, and production readiness.

You will partner with suppliers to review construction, finish, and feasibility, maintain accurate points of measure, and validate samples before production handoff.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in apparel product development or technical design, preferably in performance or activewear.
• Experience in women’s apparel development and product lifecycle.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, specifications and manufacturing processes.
• Experience evaluating garment fit and communicating fit corrections.
• Ability to create and maintain detailed tech packs and documentation.
• Excellent communication, organization, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Problem-solving ability and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Own development of assigned women’s apparel styles from design handoff to production readiness.
• Create, update, and maintain comprehensive tech packs with construction details, measurements, specs, materials, and supplier instructions.
• Coordinate prototype submissions, review against specs, and manage revisions through final approval.
• Lead and document fit reviews, communicate corrections to suppliers for consistent fit.
• Establish and maintain accurate size specs and tolerances; keep specs current.
• Collaborate with suppliers on construction, finishing, and manufacturability while preserving design intent.
• Review cost targets and identify drivers; propose solutions balancing quality and cost.
• Identify and resolve risks; track milestones and communicate progress to teams and suppliers.
• Validate final samples and approvals before handing off to production.

Skills

Garment construction

Tech packs

Fit evaluation

Supplier collaboration

Product development

Technical documentation

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design or related field

Job description

At UNRL, we’re redefining what performance wear means. Wecreate premium apparel that blurs the line between work, sport, and everydaylife — built for those who demand more. Our team is driven by innovation,craftsmanship, and authenticity. We’re looking for people who share our beliefthat people matter, effort counts, success is found in sweating details, andculture drives excellence. Join us and help build a brand that empowers peopleto look good, feel confident, and perform their best — every day.

How did we get here?

We hire great people that fit our culture and have anold-school work ethic.

We make great products and provide our customers with anunreal experience.

We create great processes that enable us to set goals andtrack our success.

The UNRL team consists of a small, tight-knit group ofhardworking people with an entrepreneurial mindset. We are building a brandthat will stand the test of time and continue to make a positive impact in ourcommunities. What are you leaving behind?

Job Overview

The Women's Developer is responsible for managing thetechnical development of assigned women's apparel styles from design handoffthrough production readiness. This role serves as a key link between designintent and finished product, ensuring each style meets UNRL's expectations forfit, function, construction, quality, cost, and consistency.

Working closely with Design, Product Development, and external suppliers, theWomen's Developer creates and maintains detailed technical packages,coordinates sample reviews, leads fit evaluations, and drives timely revisionsthroughout the development process. This individual takes ownership oftechnical accuracy, proactively addresses development challenges, and ensuresproducts are fully validated and ready for a successful production handoff.

Responsibilities

• Own the development of assigned women's apparel styles fromdesign handoff through production readiness, ensuring design intent istranslated into technically sound, manufacturable products.
  
• Create, update, and maintain comprehensive tech packs,including construction details, measurements, specifications, materialsinformation, and clear supplier instructions.
  
• Coordinate prototype and development samples, evaluatesubmissions against specifications, consolidate feedback, and manage revisionsthrough final approval.
  
• Lead and document fit reviews, evaluate garment fit,balance, and functionality, and communicate precise corrections to suppliers toachieve consistent fit standards.
  
• Establish and maintain accurate points of measure, sizespecifications, and tolerances; confirm technical details remain currentthroughout development.
  
• Partner with suppliers to review garment construction,finishing, material application, and manufacturing feasibility while preservingproduct quality and design intent.
  
• Review product costing against established targets, identifypotential cost drivers, and collaborate on solutions that balance quality,functionality, and commercial requirements.
  
• Identify and proactively resolve potential fit, quality,construction, and production risks; escape issues early and follow through oncorrective actions.
  
• Track sample status, development milestones, approvals, andcritical deadlines; communicate progress and potential delays to internal teamsand suppliers.
  
• Validate final samples, specifications, fit comments,construction details, and required approvals before handing styles off toproduction, ensuring a complete and accurate transition.
  

What Good Looks Like

Success in this role means consistently deliveringwell-developed women’s apparel products that meet fit, quality, cost, andtimeline expectations while preserving design intent.

• Accurate, complete tech packs and specifications.
  
• Timely sample reviews and clearly documented fit andconstruction corrections.
  
• Proactive communication with suppliers and internalpartners.
  
• Early identification and resolution of product developmentrisks.
  
• Reliable production handoffs with all required detailsvalidated.
  

Requirements

• 3+ years of progressive experience in apparel productdevelopment, technical design, or a related role, preferably within performanceapparel, activewear, or lifestyle apparel.
  
• Experience in apparel product development, preferably withwomen’s apparel.
  
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, specifications,and manufacturing processes.
  
• Experience evaluating garment fit and communicating fitcorrections.
  
• Ability to create and maintain detailed technicaldocumentation and tech packs.
  
• Strong communication, organization, and cross-functionalcollaboration skills.
  
• Proven problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working directly with apparel suppliers andsample development teams.
• Familiarity with product costing, tolerances, and productionapproval processes.
• Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design, Product Development,Fashion Design, Textile Science, or a related field.

Why UNRL

UNRL is redefining premium performance apparel throughinnovation, exceptional products, and an obsessive focus on the consumer. As aWomen's Developer, you’ll help bring thoughtful, high-quality women’s productsfrom concept to production readiness and contribute directly to the growth ofthe brand.

• Health Insurance (Immediate Eligibility)
  
• Dental Insurance (Immediate Eligibility)
  
• Vision Insurance (Immediate Eligibility)
  
• Annual Performance Bonus (Immediate Eligibility based onCompany and Individual Performance)
  
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Retirement Plan (Eligibility beginsafter 1 year of employment)
  
• 401(k) 4% Employer match (Eligibility begins after 1 year ofemployment)
  
• Employee Discount on UNRL product (Immediate Eligibility)