Apparel Product Developer

Varsity Brands is hiring a full-time Apparel Product Developer in Farmers Branch, TX (hybrid). In this role, you will manage apparel product development from initial concept through production readiness, coordinating across internal teams and manufacturing partners to deliver quality products on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Design and Category Management teams to understand product vision, direction, and strategic intent.
• Partner on project timelines to ensure milestones and deliverables are met.
• Coordinate with internal and external Material Developers to support new materials, trims, and fabric development.
• Work with Product Compliance and QA Testing teams to ensure products meet required quality standards and release criteria.
• Prepare, deliver, and communicate complete and accurate Tech Packs to manufacturing partners.
• Troubleshoot design, material, and trim challenges to achieve the intended product outcome.
• Collaborate with Product Quality teams to ensure assigned projects meet Varsity Spirit quality expectations.
• Partner with Design and Engineering teams to transition prototypes into cost-efficient, scalable, high-volume production.
• Coordinate with internal teams and manufacturing partners to guide products from prototypes through successful production.
• Partner with Supply Chain to help deliver profitable, high-quality products to customers.
• Monitor new product status to ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Evaluate product operations and design execution for alignment with manufacturing and design principles.
• Analyze production processes and recommend improvements to support cost reduction and quality enhancement.
• Identify design failures and recommend corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Communicate product status to senior management and produce clear, accurate reports as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Ability to communicate in an open and honest way that quickly builds trust and respect.
• Microsoft Office proficiency and aptitude for learning the latest programs, including PLM.
• Solid understanding of product development processes.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written skills with strong attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills to manage critical deadlines, prioritize effectively, and multi-task regularly.
• Affinity for problem solving, with exposure or experience in Manufacturing, Quality Excellence, and Strategic thinking.
• Ability to listen to internal customers and conduct work in a professional manner.
• Flexibility during times of change, comprehension of business operations, and ability to provide quality insight to support goal achievement and business success.
• Participation in continuous improvement projects and lean principles, ideally within apparel manufacturing.
• College degree in Fashion, Business Administration, Project Management, Engineering, or experience required.
• 2-4 years of related product development experience including design and manufacturing.
• Experience communicating via Microsoft Teams.
• Experience with Outlook and PLM systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual is a plus (English/Spanish).

Work Location and Schedule

Location: 14460 VARSITY BRANDS WAY, Farmers Branch, TX 75244

• Work type: Hybrid
• Hours: M-F, 8-5p / 9-6p (Friday WFH)
• Relocation: This position does not offer relocation assistance. Candidates must be able to work from the designated location without company-sponsored relocation.

Travel and Work Environment

• Travel requirement: 20% international and domestic
• Physical demands: 70% sedentary and 30% active. Walking in all departments is necessary to follow up on assignments and check samples.
• Environment: Professional office setting. Routine use of standard office equipment including computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Care Benefits
• HSA employer contribution and FSA opportunities
• Wellbeing Program
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Company paid Life, AD&D, and Short-Term Disability
• Generous My Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Varsity Brands Ownership Program
• Employee Resource Groups
• Access to Financial Coaching and member-owned Credit Union
• St. Jude Partnership & Volunteer Opportunities
• Employee perks including discounts on personal apparel and equipment

Technologies

• Microsoft Office
• PLM
• Microsoft Teams
• Outlook

Company Values

• Service: We lead with heart and champion community.
• Passion: We love what we do. It fuels our purpose.
• Integrity: We do what we promise. We own our actions and decisions.
• Respect: We earn it by giving it. Because everyone deserves it.
• Innovation: We never stop striving to be better for ourselves and our community.
• Transparency: We are committed to openness and honesty in everything we do.