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We're Hiring: Product Developer – Graphic Apparel and Sportswear

Irvine, CA | Full Time | Apparel Industry | $72k–$8k (DOE)

Who We Are:

White Label MFG is an apparel design and manufacturing company, delivering graphic programs and premium lifestyle collections for top retailers and global brands. From fast-turn printables to fully custom cut-and-sew, we bring products to life at scale.

We specialize in developing best-in-class core silhouettes—tees, fleece, headwear, and accessories—that serve as the foundation for screen print, dye, and embroidery programs across private label, licensed, and in-house brands. Our speed, consistency, and quality set us apart in the world of embellishment-driven apparel.

The Role:

This role oversees the development of our blank silhouettes and the finished product layered with graphics, washes, all over prints, and embellishments. This role is equal parts technical execution, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on development. You’ll partner closely with our Design, Production, Sales and Account Management teams to deliver a product that looks great, performs well, and meets retailer expectations around cost, margin, and delivery.

Your focus will be on building, maintaining, and optimizing our core silhouettes while managing graphic development—from tech pack through SMS/PPS—across multiple accounts. You’ll ensure the base product supports the product story and is developed with quality, speed, and scalability in mind. YOU GET TO CONCEPTUALIZE AND CREATE COLLECTIONS to pitch the Merchandising and Sales team, and BRING THOSE CONCEPTS TO LIFE.This is a fast-paced, detail-heavy role that plays a vital part in our product lifecycle. You must be comfortable working across timelines, categories, and customer needs—often shifting priorities to support time-sensitive retail and DTC opportunities.

You’ll contribute to building a DESIGN SYSTEM for rapid development with the account and merchandising teams. 

What You’ll Do:

• Own development of our core blank library: tees, fleece, headwear, and accessories
• Oversee style updates, new body creation, and blank optimization based on fit, fabrication, and print compatibility
• Manage graphic product development across private label and licensed accounts—ensuring the finished product is spec'd, sampled, and approved
• Collaborate closely with Account Managers and directly with customers to understand buyer direction, cost targets, and retail requirements
• Create and manage tech packs, BOMs, spec sheets, and embellishment callouts
• Communicate daily with domestic and overseas factories to track sample status and resolve development issues
• Review lab dips, strike-offs, sample submissions, and fit approvals for both blanks and graphic applications
• Track development timelines across accounts and ensure all milestones are hit
• Support costing initiatives and provide recommendations for margin improvement or vendor shifts
• Prepare samples and presentations for sales, customer meetings, and line reviews

What You Bring:

• 3–5 years of experience in apparel product development, ideally across both blanks, graphics, and cut and sew collections.
• Understanding of margin dynamics, costing strategies, and buyer negotiation
• Deep understanding of knitwear, garment construction, fabrics, and finishing treatments
• Familiarity with embellishment processes—screen print, DTG, dye, embroidery, appliqué
• Strong tech pack, BOMs, and spec sheet skills; able to troubleshoot development issues independently
• Experience working directly with factories and vendors (offshore and domestic)
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple styles across categories and customers
• Proficiency in PLM processes, Adobe Illustrator, Excel/Sheets, and Google Workspace
• Collaborative mindset with a strong understanding of cross-functional priorities—especially sales-driven timelines
• Passion for apparel quality, fit, and scalable execution

Bonus Points For:

• Experience managing a core body library used across multiple programs
• Background in both private label and licensed apparel
• Spanish proficiency

Perks & Compensation:

• Full-time salaried position: $72k–$98k DOE
• Healt benefits + 3% match in Simple IRA
• Paid time off, 11+ company holidays, and sick leave
• Flex work days
• Team meals, snacks, and a creative, energized office culture
• Clear path for growth and leadership within a high-volume apparel company

Product Developer

Location: Hybrid, Los Angeles, CA

Reports to: Chief Merchandising Officer

Type: Full-Time, Salary (Exempt)

About Us

Olive Ateliers is a fast-growing, founder-led lifestyle brand entering a pivotal next chapter. What began as a business rooted in sourcing and retailing vintage objects from around the world is now evolving into a design-led home furnishings company, with rapidly expanding proprietary collections produced through a trusted network of global partners. As we grow from a cult-favorite retail concept into a nationally recognized luxury consumer brand, we’re building a design team that fuses creative ingenuity with technical expertise to bring soulful, meaningful products to life.

The Role

We are looking for a details-obsessed, design-driven Product Developer to help lead our product development department. This is a unique opportunity to grow alongside a brand that blends heritage and innovation. If you love the idea of working with a team that believes in design with feeling, storytelling through visuals, and aesthetics that are both soulful and strategic - this opportunity is for you.

Projects will include leading the development of future collections from initial object ideation through production: creating technical drawings and CAD packages for factories, collaborating with founders on design direction, overseeing samples, running production meetings to ensure timelines are kept and traveling to manufacturing partners to oversee production and uphold Olive Ateliers’ quality standards. You’ll report to the Chief Merchandising Officer (CMO) and work closely with brand marketing and operations. This is a full-time, salary (exempt) role with significant potential for growth within the company. The position requires frequent international travel, averaging 3 or more months per year, to work directly with our manufacturing partners to develop products and ensure standards are achieved.

Responsibilities

Product Design & Development

• Partner with the CMO, Senior Product Developer, founders on product ideation, sketching, and early-stage concept development.
• Execute development across multiple product categories, including but not limited to pottery, ceramics, and stone.
• Translate design concepts into CAD drawings, renderings, and spec packages for manufacturers.
• Ensure designs maintain the integrity and timelessness of Olive Ateliers’ aesthetic and values.
• Drive timely execution at every development stage, delivering high-quality outcomes on or ahead of schedule.

Sampling & Prototyping

• Review prototypes and samples to assess dimensions, proportions, materials, finishes, structural integrity, and overall fidelity to the original design intent.
• Lead product walkthroughs and feedback loops with internal stakeholders.
• Provide actionable feedback to vendors to refine samples and prepare for production.

Production Oversight

• Vet new production partners to ensure capability, reliability, and aesthetic fit.
• Lead weekly cross-functional production meetings to track timelines, resolve issues, and communicate status.
• Travel and work directly with overseas vendors and partners to guide development and ensure quality, accuracy, and fidelity to design intent.
• Maintain and update development calendars, sample trackers, and documentation across all product lines.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with merchandising and operations teams to ensure alignment with assortment strategy, inventory planning, and launch cadence.
• Communicate effectively across departments to support on-time delivery and launch readiness

Requirements

• 5+ years of product development experience in furniture, home furnishings, or related categories.
• Strong design sensibility with the ability to translate creative concepts into manufacturable products.
• Must be willing and able to travel extensively (3+ months per year, primarily internationally).
• Proficiency in CAD and technical drawing programs (SketchUp, AutoCAD, Rhino, or similar).
• Highly organized with excellent project management skills and attention to detail.
• Proven ability to manage multiple fast-moving timelines without sacrificing attention to detail or product integrity.
• Experience working directly with factories, artisans, and production teams.
• Ability to problem-solve, manage multiple timelines, and maintain quality under pressure.
• Strong communication skills, both visual and verbal.
• Collaborative mindset with leadership ability to mentor and guide junior team members.

Compensation

• Competitive base salary dependent on experience
• Long-term incentive program aligned with company growth

Benefits

• Subsidized company health benefits.
• Accrued PTO Vacation and Sick Days
• 401k: Generous employer match; Eligibility requirements and vesting applies.
• $500 quarterly shopping credit to Olive Ateliers.
• 40% off retail merchandise.
• Career-defining opportunity for individuals who thrive in high-growth environments

Why Olive?

We’re not just selling furniture. We’re building a brand that shifts how people experience home—through soul, story, and timeless design. As part of our design team, you’ll help shape the visual voice of an iconic brand redefining home furnishings. You’ll work closely with a small team of aesthetes and strategists, and contribute to a creative culture that values beauty, instinct, and meaning.

Earls Plumbing & Drain Cleaning is seeking a creative and innovative Product Developer to join our Wholesale team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for developing and enhancing our product line to meet the needs of our customers. If you have a passion for product development and a keen eye for market trends, we want to hear from you!

If you are passionate about creating innovative products and driving business growth, apply now to join our dynamic team at Earls Plumbing & Drain Cleaning!

At Blue Marble, our mission is to create purposeful products that inspire a love of learning in children and empower parents to raise thoughtful, confident kids. If you envision working for an award-winning company with a mission you can believe in, a playful and energetic culture, a talented team of coworkers, and a bright future, look to Blue Marble!

We seek an experienced Senior Product Developer to join our amazing Blue Marble Product Development team in beautiful Ashland, Oregon. The Product Developer is primarily responsible for leading product development from concept through production, working with internal and overseas teams and licensors to deliver consumer-ready products.

This is a "hands-on" role where you work cross-functionally with our Creative, Industrial Design, Marketing, Sales, and Compliance teams. You'll also work with our overseas team and our Executive Management to ensure that every product represents our company's values and inspires our customers. The Product Developer captures the product vision, gathers legal and IP feedback, and ensures approval of concepts before moving forward with the product. They manage the product through the product development life cycle to generate all marketing materials and packaging for the product, product samples for testing and photography, product cost engineering and details for operations set-up and ultimately lead delivering the product to market.

Primary Responsibilities

• Must be able to lead toy products through the entire lifecycle from early concept to launch by working closely with the creative teams and other business stakeholders to execute product opportunities & develop product tech packs.
• Maintains Product Specifications, Bill of Materials and Tech Packs on all Products to ensure products are engineered to cost standards.
• Must be able to manage, track, & communicate progress across departments.
• Provide leadership and direction to overseas manufacturers to achieve product goals.
• Responsible for consistently executing high-quality products that meet testing guidelines, licensor standards, and company brand values.
• Must be able to manage development timelines for multiple products per our calendar.
• Negotiates cost to hit margin expectations. Confirms the final cost with overseas partners.
• Communicate throughout the organization as necessary by participating in meetings, presentations, one-on-one dialogue, etc.
• Perform product research and communicate to stakeholders in a clear and organized manner.
• Anticipate, identify & proactively resolve development issues.

Please Note: This is not a product design position.

Desired Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience within a consumer products toy field in product development; sports/entertainment licensor or licensee (Toy Manufacturer).
• Extensive knowledge of toy categories, including manufacturing techniques, materials, and technologies
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously with superior attention to detail while managing the big picture with diverse groups.
• Team player who is also an independent thinker, self-motivated, self-starter, analytical thinker, and a creator.
• Strong organizational, communication, interpersonal, time management, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work in a global environment.
• Strong data management and project management skills required. The ability to find solutions and remove obstacles is required to understand the impact of decisions.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts, projected performance, and risks to team and senior management.
• Proven ability to negotiate and exert influence without authority.
• Creative flair both in generating ideas and execution.
• Good command of Microsoft Office Suite applications; Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with PDM, PLM systems and Project Management (Stage Gate process) preferred.
• Occasional travel overseas, less than 10%.

What Does Success Look Like in This Role?

A successful Product Developer is a skilled communicator, organized leader, and creative problem-solver with a positive attitude and the ability to thrive in an ever-changing and fast-paced work environment. They possess STRONG project management and organizational skills.

Their experience allows them to avoid common manufacturing and compliance pitfalls, and they know how to keep their projects on track.

Workplace Arrangement

In-person collaboration is a key aspect of Blue Marble's work culture. This role is designated as a hybrid role, with three days a week expected at corporate headquarters in Ashland, Oregon. This arrangement allows for a balance between in-person collaboration and remote work flexibility.

Blue Marble is proud to offer a generous and comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance with multiple plans to choose from
• Health savings account
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible work schedule
• Paid time off
• Parental leave

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties to meet the organization's needs. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Blue Marble is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.

JOB DUTIES

Product Developer - RVCA

The Product Developer plays a pivotal role in bringing the apparel vision to life, transforming design concepts into production-ready garments that meet quality, cost, and timeline goals. By coordinating closely with design, merchandising, and production teams, this role ensures each style meets the brand’s performance standards, resonates with the target consumer, and maintains competitive edge in the marketplace. Through diligent vendor relationships, material sourcing, fit optimization, and cost management, the Product Developer drives continual improvements in product quality, efficiency, and overall brand value.

Key Duties

Product Execution:

• Lead the product development process for the apparel category, from concept to production.
• Ensure all designs meet quality, fit, and performance standards.

Vendor & Supplier Communication:

• Coordinate with suppliers to source fabrics, trims, and materials, ensuring they align with design intent and cost targets.
• Collaborate with suppliers to develop initial prototype samples and oversee the sample review and rep sample process
• Work with suppliers to achieve target costs while maintaining quality.
• Manage relationships with factories to track sample development and production timelines.

Cross Functional Collaboration:

• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of tech packs, including design specifications, measurements, and materials.
• Collaborate with design and production teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Conduct fittings and refine the product for functionality, aesthetics, and adherence to brand standards.
• Ensure all technical and production details are finalized for bulk and handed off to production.

Materials & Sourcing:

• Identify and source fabrics, trims, and other materials in collaboration with suppliers.

Cost & Margin Management:

• Monitor costs throughout the development process to ensure margin targets are met.

Skills

• Excellent technical knowledge of garment construction, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Strong organizational and project management skills to oversee multiple styles and timelines.
• Ability to translate design concepts into production-ready specifications.
• Effective communication with vendors and suppliers to ensure product feasibility and cost targets.
• Attention to detail and problem-solving skills for addressing quality or fit issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Production, Fashion Design, or related field.
• 5+ years of product development experience within the apparel industry.
• Experience working with factories, suppliers, and global production partners.
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining tech packs and understanding of PLM/ERP systems.

Job Description

Meet the Owned Brand division of REVOLVE:

REVOLVE is the next-generation fashion retailer for millennial and Generation Z consumers. As a trusted, premium lifestyle brand and a go-to source for discovery and inspiration, REVOLVE delivers an engaging customer experience from a vast yet curated offering of over 45,000 products. Founded in Los Angeles in 2003 by co-CEOs, Michael Mente and Mike Karanikolas, REVOLVE’s family of brands includes their luxury offering, FORWARD by Elyse Walker, and a portfolio of 24 owned brands such as Lovers + Friends, Tularosa, NBD and RAYE.

The Owned Brand division within REVOLVE is an industry-leading fashion design and production house based in Los Angeles. Leveraging the power of REVOLVE’s data driven merchandising, combined with raw creative talent results in an unparalleled ability to identify a specific market niches, developing brands that each have their own identity, designed with a distinct consumer interest and personality in mind.

At REVOLVE the most successful team members have the thirst and creativity to redefine fashion retail for the 21st century, making REVOLVE THE leading online retail destination targeted towards Millennial and Generation Z consumers seeking premium fashion. With a team of 1,000 strong, we are a dynamic bunch that are motivated by getting the company to the next level. It’s our goal to hire high-energy, diverse, bright, creative, and flexible individuals who thrive in a fast-paced work environment. In return, we promise to keep REVOLVE a company where inspired people will always thrive.

Some of the sweetest perks we offer aren’t in a typical benefit package like hefty discount on items we carry – as in 50% or more off retail prices and pretty rad company parties.

To take a behind the scenes look at the REVOLVE “corporate” lifestyle check out our Instagram @REVOLVEcareers or #lifeatrevolve.

Are you ready to set the standard for Premium apparel?

Main purpose of the Senior Product Developer role:

The Senior Product Developer will utilize his or her exceptional organizational skills to independently manage multiple brands within the Active / Collaboration segments. This position will exercise their strong expertise on construction, fabric, and development techniques that are unique to elevated and/or contemporary customers. The Senior Developer will be able to lead the product development process from concept through production for a large amount of SKU counts, while also leading a team to improve overall processes.

Major Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Support the Product Development Director and team to allocate, source and develop high quality product on monthly basis
• Utilize expert problem solving skills to address any issue that does arise
• Be the main point of contact/communicator of changes and alerts cross-functional departments (Buyers, R&D, Design, Tech and Purchasing)
• Assist in creation and implementation of product development calendars
• Manage multiple brands or categories to oversee product development from concept through TOP stage for Domestic and/or Import segments
• Independently negotiate, set and approve target FOB costs and retails and ensure margins are maintained
• Call out margin or development challenged styles in high level meetings (assortment review/line preview) and provide solutions
• Maintain vendor capacities and independently allocate product against manufacturers for the best possible execution
• Lead and monitor WIPs for all product stages for multiple brands or categories for a fast-paced calendar
• Travel to overseas vendors to expedite product and improve processes
• Identify problem areas and provide viable solutions
• Effectively collaborate with cross-functional team members and overseas and/or domestic vendors
• Collaborate with 3D fitting and patternmaking process
• Support the evolving PD processes and leading workshops and training for lower level PD team members
• Conduct market research of competitors to identify target costs and new techniques/materials in the market
• Attend fittings to ensure product is on time, quality is elevated and cost parameters are met
• Support the evolving PD processes and leading workshops and training for lower level PD team members
• Ability to introduce new manufacturers and materials into existing matrix
• Cultivate and develop Assistants/Associates which includes refining their development process
• Lead on approvals and/or meetings in lieu of the Production Development Manager’s absence
• Complete ad-hoc tasks and assignments as directed by management

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Possess knowledge in garment construction and specifications specially in active and swim categories.
• Strong knowledge of product life cycle and calendar deadlines
• Strong knowledge of fabric, trims, quality and developments
• Strong knowledge of garment construction and finishing
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and leadership skills
• Strong analytical and decision making skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to thrive in a fast paced environment and short lead calendar (5 months)
• Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to ensure deliveries are met
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to lead, manage and train multiple lower level designers and multiple brand categories
• Proactive, self-motivated, advanced knowledge of how to delegate and still meet deadlines with "get it done" attitude
• Strong attention to detail and mistakes and problem solving skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Must be able to able and willing to lift and carry up to 10 lbs., perform frequent repetitive finger, hand and wrist motions, as well as bending, stooping, reaching, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum 8+ years’ experience in similar role
• 1+ year in a managerial or leadership role
• In depth experience of Product Development for both Domestic and Import
• Degree in Apparel Manufacturing, Product Development, Apparel Design or similar field
• Must have leadership or management experience and the ability to lead a growing team
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Must be able to perform efficiently with tight deadlines
• Goal driven
• Experience with traveling to vendors/factories overseas

Preferred Qualifications:

• Utilize positive past vendor relationship and resources
• In depth knowledge of textiles, sourcing and development
• Ability to travel overseas once or twice a year

A successful candidate works well in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision. As a REVOLVE affiliated company we all roll up our sleeves to pitch-in and do whatever it takes to get the job done. Each day is a little different, it’s what keeps us on our toes and excited to come to work every day.

A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range is $90,000 to $95,000 per year.

An established company is seeking a Technical Product Developer to lead the creation of innovative, hardware-based products. This is a hands-on, on-site role for someone who can take a product from concept to production. You'll work with engineering, sourcing, and design teams to build high-quality, manufacturable goods. The ideal candidate will have 4-8 years of experience in hardware product development and a strong technical background. Creativity, problem-solving, and a sharp eye for market opportunities are essential to succeed in this role.

Responsibilities Include:

• Product Development :
  
  • Lead the design and development of hardware products from concept through to production.
  • Collaborate with engineering, design, and sourcing teams to create products that are innovative, manufacturable, and meet market demands.
  • Ensure the products meet high standards of quality, functionality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Market Analysis & Strategy :
  
  • Conduct market research to identify emerging trends and opportunities for new product development.
  • Analyze competitors and industry trends to inform product strategy and feature development.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration :
  
  • Work closely with various teams, including engineering and design, to ensure seamless product development and timely launches.
  • Communicate effectively with other departments to align product development efforts with overall business goals.
• Problem-Solving & Optimization :
  
  • Address any design or production challenges and work to develop effective solutions.
  • Optimize product designs for manufacturability, cost reduction, and market competitiveness.

• 4-8 years of experience in hardware product development.
• Strong technical background, with experience in developing and manufacturing hardware products.
• Excellent problem-solving and creative thinking skills.
• Strong understanding of market trends and the ability to identify new product opportunities.
• Ability to work in a hands-on, collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with a diverse group of stakeholders.