Product Developer

FutureStitchOceanside, CA, United States

18 hours ago

Job type

Full-time

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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