Tech Design/Product Developer
Company: Toad&Co
Location: Santa Barbara
Posted on: June 29, 2025
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Job Description:
The Product Developer manages the day-to-day deliverables
related to development from design hand-off through production.
This position will work directly with internal functions: Product,
Design, and external vendors to execute to the corporate pipeline
calendar. Successful candidate will execute on a process that
ensures accuracy and efficiency. Responsibilities: Collaborate with
design team to execute styles from initial concept to production.
Collaborate with design and production teams to source and develop
garment trims. Manage fit sessions with fit models. Work with
Director to maintainToad&Co fit blocks, grade rules, and fit
consistency across all products. Revise factory patterns as needed
to execute fit needs. Maintain and communicate accurate proto
specification packages, including illustrations and technical
sketches, fabric and trims, construction details, patterns, bill of
materials, fit commentsand measurement charts. Track all fit
samples associated with the product to ensure their movement
through the product development process in coordination with the
development calendar. Work with design and production teams to
achieve desired costing and hit stated price point and margin goals
while achieving design goals. Communicate effectively with
factories as their primary contact on the development and
confirmation of all styles. Request, track and review wash panels.
Provide information to Customer Service to address customers’
product questions. Organize seasonal bulk try on sessions. Review
QC issues with Director,Production and factories to evaluate and
clarify issues and suggest improvements. Travel to factories as
needed to review seasonal development progress. Qualifications:
Understanding of apparel product process from initial tech pack to
top of production approval for knits & wovens. Patternmaking
experience preferred Knowledge of PLM (Product Lifecycle
Management) systems Knowledge of garment manufacturing processes.
3-5 years of experience in a broad range of sportswear and knit and
woven garments preferred. Excellent attention to detail with strong
follow through. Must be able to organize and prioritize multiple
projects in a fast-paced environment. Strong analytical and
problem-solving skills. Strong computer skills and the ability to
obtain information from various systems. Must be proficient with
Microsoft Excel and Adobe Illustrator. Ability to effectively
communicate in written and verbal form with a diverse audience.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines Ability and
desire to travel Salary: . Date posted: 06/11/2025
Keywords: Toad&Co, Lakewood , Tech Design/Product Developer, Design, Graphic Design & CAD , Santa Barbara, California
