Associate Product Developer
Location: Tampa
Contract: 6 months with possibility to extend
Rate: $26/hr
40 hours/week
Schedule: work from home Mon and Fri, onsite Tue-Thur
We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented Associate Product Developer to support the product development process from concept through production readiness. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys collaborating across teams to bring apparel products to life.
What You’ll Do
- Support the development of assigned styles from concept development through sample and production readiness.
- Maintain development trackers, databases, calendars, and status reports to keep projects on schedule.
- Assist with bills of materials, artwork, comment sheets, technical documentation, and product updates.
- Coordinate with cross-functional partners and vendors to address discrepancies and maintain accurate development records.
- Track prototypes and samples, organize the sample library, and prepare samples for key meetings and fittings.
- Document meeting notes, action items, and product feedback.
- Support weekly KPI reporting, special projects, presentations, and general product-development administration.
- Help manage work-in-progress updates, data entry, parcel coordination, and other operational tasks.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Product Development or a related field.
- 1–3 years of apparel-industry experience, or relevant fashion-industry internship experience.
- Knowledge of garment development and the apparel production process.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills and a collaborative, solution-oriented approach.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; familiarity with PLM, Adobe Illustrator, and pattern software is preferred.
- Experience with 3D software is a plus.
