Product Developer

Product Developer

SET Active is looking for a Product Developer to join our Product team. This role will manage end-to-end product development from design handoff through pre-production across multiple categories including activewear, basics, loungewear, swim, outerwear, sweaters, and more.

The right candidate is highly detail-oriented, organized, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where communication and execution speed matter. This is an opportunity for someone who is excited to own the development process, partner cross-functionally, and help bring product to life from concept through production readiness.

Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for development of product from design hand off through pre-production: activewear, basics, loungewear, swim, outerwear, sweaters, and other categories as assigned
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of construction, fabric, and product creation
• Assist with sourcing applicable fabric and trim
• Manage daily communication with all domestic and overseas vendors for all categories assigned
• Analyze and evaluate product samples and provide clear comments regarding technical details, quality, and construction
• Work closely with technical designer and product designer to ensure brand vision is being executed
• Maintain Development WIP
• Create BOM
• Ownership of lab dip color approval process
• Communicate problems, issues, concerns to Dept. Head as soon as they arise
• Work with Manager to identify roadblocks/issues that may cause delays
• Monitor delivery dates and communicate any delays, or problems
• Own the department calendar from Design hand-off through TOP approval
• Oversee photo shoot sample tracking from order placement through delivery to marketing team
• Work closely with designer to coordinate drop style review and approval meetings (Print CADS, pull lab dips and any inspiration photos or samples)

Qualifications:

• 3–6+ years of experience in product development, production, or apparel roles across multiple categories (activewear, loungewear, swim, outerwear, etc.)
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabric, trims, and end-to-end product development (design handoff through TOP approval)
• Experience working with domestic and overseas vendors and managing daily communication and issue resolution
• Proven ability to manage WIPs, development calendars, multiple styles, and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with BOM creation, sample tracking, and lab dip approvals
• Strong ability to evaluate product samples and provide clear, actionable technical feedback
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to identify and escalate risks early
• Strong cross-functional communication skills, partnering closely with design and technical design teams
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; PLM experience preferred
• Able to work 4 days on-site in Beverly Hills, CA
• Activewear or high-growth apparel experience strongly preferred