The Product Developer at Coutura LLC dba Luly Yang Design Group manages apparel product creation from early concept through production readiness. This onsite role in Kirkland, WA coordinates design intent, materials, technical documentation, costing, testing, and factory execution in an agile environment to support brand standards and margin targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and maintain the Product Development portion of technical packages, including BOMs and technical images, ensuring full alignment with design intent.
- Source and develop fabrics, trims, and styles with global suppliers, manage lab dip and trim approvals, and support quality sign-offs.
- Maintain a physical fabric swatch library and sample racks.
- Engineer products to meet target cost standards and margin goals, including development of lower-cost alternatives while protecting design integrity.
- Support ongoing innovation in materials, technologies, and construction methods.
- Track and report pre-production milestones to keep development activities on schedule.
- Initiate and confirm material and product testing protocols with the quality team across development and early production stages to meet end-use, performance, and quality requirements.
- Partner closely with Design, Technical Designer, and Sourcing teams to define and deliver functional intent for each product in the portfolio.
Required Qualifications
- 5-8 years of experience in apparel product development, including category-specific expertise in men’s and/or women’s apparel.
- Strong understanding of materials, material development, and material testing.
- Knowledge of supply-chain processes.
- Experience with performance fabrics, technical finishes, and high-end tailoring is a significant plus.
- Proficiency with MS Office and PLM systems.
- Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator.
- Exceptional organization and analytical skills to manage tight development calendars and balance cost efficiency with quality standards.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to translate technical and commercial requirements to global vendors and cross-functional partners.
- Customer-centric mindset, innovation focus, and readiness to work in a test-and-learn agile workflow.
Technologies
- MS Office
- PLM systems
- Adobe Illustrator
Compensation
Wage scale: $82,000 - $95,000 per year
Benefits
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Vacation, Holidays and Sick Time
- Paid time off
- Performance based bonus program
- 401(k)
Location and Work Model
Work Location: In person
Location: Kirkland, WA (onsite)
Additional Information
This job posting highlights key responsibilities and requirements of the job. It is not comprehensive and there may be additional responsibilities and qualifications for this role.
Reference and background checks will be performed as part of a conditional offer.
How to Apply
Please send your letters of interest and your resume to Talent@Lulyyang.com.
Pay: $82,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year
Benefits: 401(k), Dental insurance, Health insurance, Paid time off, Vision insurance
