Apparel & Accessories Product Developer

Female-founded and owned, Azalea Wang is a brand that embraces empowerment and expression for all. Azalea Wang helps fashion lovers punctuate their style statements with an exclamation point with designs, colors, and sizes that suit every mood and every BODY.

In a few short years, Azalea Wang has entered into some of the most coveted retailers, exponentially growing our business, and it's only just the beginning. It’s our goal to hire high-energy, diverse, bright, creative, and flexible individuals who thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

We are disrupting the marketplace and are looking for dynamic industry shakers to join the movement. Join us and be a part of that growth! The Role: Apparel & Accessories Product Developer

Location: HQ - Chicago, IL (On-Site)Position Overview

We’re looking for an Apparel & Accessories Product Developer who lives at the intersection of design, development, and execution. This role is critical to bringing bold Azalea Wang apparel and accessories from concept to line sample, on time and on margin.

You’ll partner closely with Design, Product, Buyers/Sales, and external manufacturing partners to ensure product is executed with speed, accuracy, and quality in a true fast-fashion environment. Key Responsibilities Manage the full product lifecycle from concept submission through final line sample delivery, following critical path deadlines and communicating closely with Design, Sales, and cross-functional partners.

Collaborate with Footwear at concept stage to identify and source new materials, trims, and constructions. Create and submit detailed, accurate tech packs to external manufacturing partners to ensure clear execution aligned with design intent.

Manage all design and development deliverables, ensuring internal deadlines are met to support on-time external execution. Own product, material, and trim cost negotiations to achieve target margins. Own the fit and development process,to identify and recommend improvements in aesthetics, fit, c