Product Developer (Irvine)

We're Hiring : Product Developer Graphic Apparel and Sportswear

Irvine, CA | Full Time | Apparel Industry | $72k$98k (DOE)

Who We Are :

White Label MFG is an apparel design and manufacturing company, delivering graphic programs and premium lifestyle collections for top retailers and global brands. From fast-turn printables to fully custom cut-and-sew, we bring products to life at scale.

We specialize in developing best-in-class core silhouettestees, fleece, headwear, and accessoriesthat serve as the foundation for screen print, dye, and embroidery programs across private label, licensed, and in-house brands. Our speed, consistency, and quality set us apart in the world of embellishment-driven apparel.

The Role :

This role oversees the development of our blank silhouettes and the finished product layered with graphics, washes, all over prints, and embellishments. This role is equal parts technical execution, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on development. Youll partner closely with our Design, Production, Sales and Account Management teams to deliver a product that looks great, performs well, and meets retailer expectations around cost, margin, and delivery.

Your focus will be on building, maintaining, and optimizing our core silhouettes while managing graphic developmentfrom tech pack through SMS / PPSacross multiple accounts. Youll ensure the base product supports the product story and is developed with quality, speed, and scalability in mind. YOU GET TO CONCEPTUALIZE AND CREATE COLLECTIONS to pitch the Merchandising and Sales team, and BRING THOSE CONCEPTS TO LIFE.This is a fast-paced, detail-heavy role that plays a vital part in our product lifecycle. You must be comfortable working across timelines, categories, and customer needsoften shifting priorities to support time-sensitive retail and DTC opportunities.

Youll contribute to building a DESIGN SYSTEM for rapid development with the account and merchandising teams.

What Youll Do :

• Own development of our core blank library : tees, fleece, headwear, and accessories
• Oversee style updates, new body creation, and blank optimization based on fit, fabrication, and print compatibility
• Manage graphic product development across private label and licensed accountsensuring the finished product is spec'd, sampled, and approved
• Collaborate closely with Account Managers and directly with customers to understand buyer direction, cost targets, and retail requirements
• Create and manage tech packs, BOMs, spec sheets, and embellishment callouts
• Communicate daily with domestic and overseas factories to track sample status and resolve development issues
• Review lab dips, strike-offs, sample submissions, and fit approvals for both blanks and graphic applications
• Track development timelines across accounts and ensure all milestones are hit
• Support costing initiatives and provide recommendations for margin improvement or vendor shifts
• Prepare samples and presentations for sales, customer meetings, and line reviews

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