Product Developer

The Product Developer is responsible for the redevelopment of existing products with overseas manufacturing partners. This role manages product development from material qualification through production readiness, ensuring products meet Next Level Apparel’s standards for quality, fit, construction, and performance.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:● Own the redevelopment of existing products from material development through production readiness. ● Manage multiple product development projects simultaneously while ensuring development milestones, timelines, and deliverables are achieved.

● Lead the development and approval of fabrics, trims, colors, packaging, and other product components required for commercialization. ● Lead technical product development by evaluating lab dips, trial yardage, prototypes, fittings, size sets, and production samples, providing clear technical feedback and direction to manufacturing partners.

● Develop and maintain product specifications, Bills of Materials (BO Ms), fit comments, development records, and technical documentation throughout the product development process. ● Collaborate with the Pattern Maker, Merchandising, Quality Assurance, and other internal teams to resolve material, construction, fit, quality, and manufacturing challenges.

● Manage day-to-day communication with manufacturing partners throughout assigned development projects, ensuring timely follow-up, issue resolution, and achievement of development milestones. ● Identify technical, quality, and production readiness risks, proactively recommending solutions to maintain development timelines and support successful commercialization.

● Follow company policies and practices as outlined in the Employee Handbook and/or applicable employment agreement. Follow safety guidelines and procedures in accordance with the job. ● Perform additional duties as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS Required Qualifications· Minimum 4+ years of apparel product development experience, preferably with kn