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Product DeveloperFutureStitch • Oceanside, CA, US
Product Developer

Product Developer

FutureStitch • Oceanside, CA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job Description

Mission :

To develop the next generation of apparel and first layer products that feel as good as they perform – engineered with purpose, designed with emotion, and made responsibly for the planet.

At FutureStitch, we merge craft and technology to create beautiful, functional products that empower movement, self-expression, and connection. From socks to base layers, every stitch tells a story of innovation, collaboration, and impact.

Our product developers are builders, storytellers, and problem solvers- people who thrive at the intersection of design, performance, and sustainability. They push boundaries, move fast, and turn creative chaos into purposeful progress.

Key Characteristics :

  • Detail Oriented
  • Entrepreneurial
  • Collaborative
  • Creative Problem Solver
  • Analytical
  • Organized
  • Direct
  • Driven

Roles :

  • 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
  • Performance Measurements :

  • Number of new apparel and first layer concepts developed
  • Prototype approval rate and turnaround efficiency
  • Fit & quality consistency across categories
  • Patent applications filed
  • On-time project completion rate
  • Commercial adoption rate of new innovations
  • Required Qualifications :

  • 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
  • Nice to Have :

  • Experience in the seamless, or performance apparel industries
  • Quarterly Objectives :

    Q4 2025 :

  • Align with cross functional teams on current apparel and first layer pipelines
  • Develop and deliver at least 3 new innovation based apparel or first layer product concepts
  • Launch formal testing protocol with defined 3 points of excellence benchmarks; apply to all new prototypes
  • Audit and organize material library; identify at least 3 new fabrics, yarns, or technologies for testing
  • Contribute to product development for new FutureStitch brand launch
  • Q1 2026 :

  • Lead at least 2 material or process tests using new yarns or techniques
  • Improve prototyping turnaround time by 15% through better vendor coordination
  • File at least 1 provisional patent or submit for IP review
  • Support launch of new apparel and first layer product categories
  • Q2 2026

  • Partner with sales and product teams to position at least 2 apparel or first layer innovations for commercial rollout
  • Develop and deliver at least 3 new product concepts with defined testing validation
  • Research and propose future category expansion opportunities based on market insights and partner needs
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