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Product Developer (Temporary)

Costa Mesa, California, United States · Hybrid

$100k–$110k/yr

Senior

PRODUCT DEVELOPER (Temporary) Z SUPPLY is an established California lifestyle brand that is leading the space for casual, comfortable style. Located in the heart of Orange County, we are passionate about staying true to …

Skills: Product Development, Vendor Negotiation, Product Costing, Adobe Illustrator, PLM System

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Product Developer (Temporary)

Z SUPPLY

Costa Mesa, California, United States • Hybrid

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  • $100k–$110k/yr
  • Temporary
  • bachelor degree
  • Half-Day Fridays, Clothing discount, Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401K with employer match
  • Posted 18d ago
  • ~40 hrs/week

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end product development process for Ready to Wear, Lounge, Active, and Graphics categories. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and overseas factories to ensure products meet price, margin, and seasonal deadline goals.

Requirements

Requires 5+ years of experience in women's apparel development and proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and PLM systems. A bachelor's degree is preferred, along with strong negotiation skills for overseas vendor management.

Full job description

PRODUCT DEVELOPER (Temporary)
 
Z SUPPLY is an established California lifestyle brand that is leading the space for casual, comfortable style. Located in the heart of Orange County, we are passionate about staying true to our roots and living a life of good vibes in and out of the office. We have an exciting new opportunity for an experienced social media manager who will share in the leadership of growing Z SUPPLY’s most visible marketing channel.

Position Title: Product Developer (Temporary)

Department: Merchandise & Design

Position Type: Temporary / Full Time / Salary Exempt 

Reporting To: Director of Merchandising

Location: Z SUPPLY Headquarters

Schedule: HYBRID = Partial In Office 4 Days / Partial Remote 1 Day

 JOB OVERVIEW

The Product Developer (Temporary) will assist with the product development process for Ready to Wear, Lounge, Active and Graphics from start to finish. This role will collaborate with Design, Tech, Production, Merchandising, Sales and Planning to ensure the development and execution of products in accordance with the seasonal calendar. Must be a “hands on” creative problem solver, who is detail oriented, an inventive thinker and able to juggle multiple seasons.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Product Developer will assist with the product development process for Ready to Wear, Lounge, Active and Graphics from start to finish. This role will collaborate with Design, Tech, Production, Merchandising, Sales and Planning to ensure the development and execution of products in accordance with the seasonal calendar. Must be a “hands on” creative problem solver, who is detail oriented, an inventive thinker and able to juggle multiple seasons.


POSITION DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead the development and execution of products across various categories for Ready To Wear, Lounge, Active and Graphics.
  • Daily communication with factories as their primary contact on development to ensure products execute correctly, hit targeted price and margin goals in line with all seasonal deadlines.
  • Develop new fabrications as well as maintain existing fabrics. Also ensuring fabric prices are within the price structure of good, better, best.
  • Collaborate with merchandising, design, sales, tech and production teams on developing and executing products throughout the seasonal calendar. 
  • Work closely with designers in reviewing prototypes and submits for approval from design concept to production.
  • Ensure that all artwork, prints, and fabrics for sourcing are sent in correct format with all correct information to suppliers
  • Work closely with production team to ensure that styles are executed properly in bulk production.
  • Maintain all necessary fabric content, color codes, and correct style information throughout the development process each season.
  • Identify new sourcing opportunities to drive quality, innovation, and speed to market for the brand
  • Ensure product lines are brought to market in a timely and profitable manner
  • Ensures product development is in accordance with margin requirements and production calendar
  • Manage time and action calendar for assigned categories to meet all deadlines.
  • Managing & prepping lines for all milestones
  • Identify new sourcing opportunities to drive quality, innovation, and speed to market for the brand
  • Understands style cost build ups, and opportunities for value engineering
  • Maximize gross margin opportunities through leverage, product re-engineering and product versioning
  • Have knowledge of market, trends, innovation, competition, and product

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • This job has no supervisory responsibilities.


QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE / SKILLS / COMPETENCIES

  • Bachelor’s Degree preferred but not required
  • 5+ years of experience in women’s apparel development, swim & accessories experience a plus
  • Hands on experience in communicating and negotiating with overseas vendors
  • High level of understanding of product costing / development
  • High level of understanding of product development calendar, timelines and deliverables
  • Must be able to do basic cad work in Illustrator. Ability to work with print files a plus.
  • Must be able to multi task and work in fast paced environment
  • Must be proactive with a solution/results oriented attitude
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication and follow through skills
  • Must be highly organized and detailed oriented
  • Experienced skills in PLM System, Google, Excel, Word and Outlook. Working knowledge of retail math a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIORNMENT 

  • Frequently required to stand & walk
  • Frequently required to sit
  • Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
  • The employee must occasionally lift and /or move less than 10 pounds 

TEAM MEMBER – JOB DESCRIPTION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 


Z SUPPLY PERKS

At Z SUPPLY, departments work cross-functionally enabling everyone to further their knowledge and expertise in an inclusive, supportive environment that is committed to healthy work/life balance, peer mentorship, and community outreach. In addition to a collaborative and supportive culture, here are a few additional perks that are enjoyed by the Z SUPPLY team:

  • Half-Day Fridays year-round
  • Generous clothing discount
  • New chic and modern offices located near top restaurants and shopping in Costa Mesa, CA
  • Comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
  • 401K with discretionary employer match of up to $2500
  • Collaborative, cohesive team environment focused on a thriving, progressive, inclusive & dynamic company culture.

 Position Salary Range $100,000 - $110,000


Want to join our growing team? Apply today.

We hope we get the chance to work with you!

Related keywords

Apparel DevelopmentReady To WearLounge WearActive WearGraphicsSourcingProduct CostingValue EngineeringGross MarginPLMAdobe IllustratorRetail MathVendor ManagementFabricationProduction CalendarTime and Action Calendar

About Z SUPPLY

LinkedInVisit site

Welcome to Z SUPPLY. We’re known for casual touches and feel-good fabrics.

Industry
Retail Apparel and Fashion
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2013
Headquarters
Costa Mesa, California
LinkedIn followers
16,390

Z SUPPLY’s story begins in 2013 with the idea that simplicity, comfort and style should coexist in every closet. What started with a thoughtfully designed pocket tee has expanded into a line of timeless fashion essentials featuring signature soft fabrications, classic silhouettes and versatile styles that can be worn by everyone, everyday. As a female-led brand, we strive to empower women through fashion and work to be a force for good in the global community. With the ethos that we are all in this together, each year Z SUPPLY implements programs that give back to important organizations that are near and dear to the hearts of our entire team, including The Exodus Road, Breast Cancer Angels, Keep-A-Breast Foundation, and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Innovation continues to be key, which has led us to expand from our Everyday Essentials line adding must-have fashion pieces into every collection, as well as cozy loungewear in Z Lounge, and a line of matching styles for girls 7-14. We continue to grow with our community of Z SUPPLY women, and designing timeless styles for every woman, no matter her age, size or shape. Because classic fashion is always in style.

Offices: 3500 Hyland Ave, 150, Costa Mesa, California 92626, US

Fashion Design and Apparel ManufacturerE-CommerceFashionEyewear
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About Z SUPPLY

LinkedInVisit site

Welcome to Z SUPPLY. We’re known for casual touches and feel-good fabrics.

Industry
Retail Apparel and Fashion
Company size
51-200 employees
Founded
2013
Headquarters
Costa Mesa, California
LinkedIn followers
16,390

Z SUPPLY’s story begins in 2013 with the idea that simplicity, comfort and style should coexist in every closet. What started with a thoughtfully designed pocket tee has expanded into a line of timeless fashion essentials featuring signature soft fabrications, classic silhouettes and versatile styles that can be worn by everyone, everyday. As a female-led brand, we strive to empower women through fashion and work to be a force for good in the global community. With the ethos that we are all in this together, each year Z SUPPLY implements programs that give back to important organizations that are near and dear to the hearts of our entire team, including The Exodus Road, Breast Cancer Angels, Keep-A-Breast Foundation, and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA). Innovation continues to be key, which has led us to expand from our Everyday Essentials line adding must-have fashion pieces into every collection, as well as cozy loungewear in Z Lounge, and a line of matching styles for girls 7-14. We continue to grow with our community of Z SUPPLY women, and designing timeless styles for every woman, no matter her age, size or shape. Because classic fashion is always in style.

Offices: 3500 Hyland Ave, 150, Costa Mesa, California 92626, US

Fashion Design and Apparel ManufacturerE-CommerceFashionEyewear
View all jobs at Z SUPPLY

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