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Product Developer (Oceanside)

Product Developer (Oceanside)

FutureStitchOceanside, CA, US
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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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