About the Role
The Product Development Department is seeking an individual to develop elevated studio-to-street styles and build Alo's speed-to-market pipeline. The role requires apparel education, garment construction knowledge, and calendar management skills in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development process from concept through production, ensuring garments meet quality, fit, and construction standards.
- Leverage global suppliers to optimize lead times, ensure cost efficiency, and uphold quality standards.
- Collaborate with design, technical, and production teams to maintain product integrity from prototype to final product.
- Manage vendor relationships, negotiating costs, MOQs, and timelines while maintaining strong communication.
- Work independently and react quickly to changes.
- Understand and manage calendar deadlines.
- Manage style level vendor allocation and seasonal WIPs.
- Maintain PLM system General Style page, BOM, and Cost Sheets.
- Analyze costing data and reporting to ensure margin goals are met.
- Work with on-site PLM Developers on system advancements.
- Maintain a close working relationship with Design, Tech Design, Raw Materials, Production, and Color teams.
- Attend fit sessions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of experience in the apparel industry.
- Self-starter with the ability to multitask and manage multiple projects.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills with an appropriate sense of urgency.
- Commitment and superior attention to detail.
- Ability to work in a team environment, build trust and relationships with vendor & company staff.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Thorough understanding of testing protocol, product integrity requirements, product cycle timeline, and garment construction.
- Ability to be flexible and adapt to a changing work environment.
- Strong interpersonal and listening skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, & Outlook).
- Proficiency with PLM.
Skills
- Garment construction
- Calendar management
- Cost negotiation
- Microsoft Office
- PLM
Experience Level
- 5+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
Salary/Compensations
- $90,000-$110,000 per year
Benefits
- Performance bonuses
- Long term incentives
- PTO policy
- Progressive benefits
About the Company
- Mindful movement is at the core of why we do what we do at ALO.
- Mindful movement in the studio leads to better living.
- Taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life.
