FutureStitch · 6 hours ago
Product Developer
San Clemente, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$65K/yr - $85K/yrFutureStitch is a fully-vertical circular manufacturer focused on creating innovative sock and apparel products. The Product Developer will collaborate with design and merchandising teams to develop and commercialize apparel, ensuring performance and sustainability goals are met while managing project timelines and budgets.
Consumer GoodsManufacturingTextiles
Hiring Manager
Taylor Shupe
Responsibilities
Partner with Design and Merchandising to ideate, develop, and commercialize apparel and first layer products that meet aesthetic, functional, and performance goals
Research and evaluate new materials, yarns, and manufacturing processes to push boundaries in comfort, performance, and sustainability for apparel and first layer products
Conduct detailed reviews of samples and prototypes to ensure fit, quality, construction, and performance standards are met
Ensure development milestones are met on schedule
Develop comprehensive tech packs and maintain detailed product documentation for both innovation and inline apparel development
Collaborate with mills, factories, and suppliers to drive innovation and maintain excellence in materials, construction, and finishing
Research competition, and marketplace strategies to identify trends, category performance, competitive threats, and opportunities to support business decisions
Support the development of testing protocols specific to apparel and first layer performance
Develop and execute testing protocols for product samples ensuring they have at least 3 points of excellence
Responsible for cost analysis and maintaining project budgets
Support ad hoc projects and tasks as needed across departments
Qualification
Required
Experience in apparel or first layer product creation (underwear, bralettes, base layers, or related)
Deep understanding of materials, construction methods and performance attributes for apparel and first layer garments
Familiarity with fit standards, technical patterning, and garment testing protocols
Degree in apparel, textiles, or product development (or equivalent experience)
Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator
Proven track record of bringing innovative, high quality apparel products to market
Company
FutureStitch
FutureStitch is a knit manufacturer specializing in producing socks, compression sleeves, and knit shoe uppers.
Founded in 2017
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Taylor Shupe
Founder / CEO
Peter Shi
Co-Founder, President, and Partner
Recent News
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