Apparel & Accessories Product Developer

Job overview

The Apparel & Accessories Product Developer role is onsite at the company’s Chicago, IL headquarters; compensation is not specified. The role supports Azalea Wang’s product development from concept through line sample, partnering with Design, Product, Buyers/Sales, and external manufacturing partners to deliver products on time and on margin.

What you'll do

• Manage product lifecycle and critical-path deadlines
• collaborate with Footwear on sourcing materials, trims, and constructions
• create and submit tech packs
• coordinate development deliverables
• negotiate product, material, and trim costs
• manage fit and development, including fit sessions and vendor feedback
• identify second-prototype and wear-testing needs for high-risk styles
• hand off pending development to Production after purchase-order placement
• resolve development, material, fit, and costing issues
• and update PLM data and reporting.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

apparel & accessories product developer

chicago il

akira

azalea wang

onsite

product lifecycle

tech packs

fit sessions

materials and trims

cost negotiations

plm systems

adobe suite

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision
• pet insurance
• life and disability insurance
• FSA/HSA and dependent care FSA
• transit benefits
• 401(k)
• employee discount
• development and career advancement opportunities.

Why this role

Requires 3–5 years of apparel and accessories product development experience; role spans design, development, and execution in a fast-fashion environment.

About the employer

AKIRA is hiring for this role. Industry: Clothing and Clothing Accessories Retailers. Sector: 45.