Product Development Associate

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.