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Express

DevOps Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$51 - $69.75/hr

About Express Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in ... Production Operations and support * Participate in troubleshooting efforts to find the root cause ...

Express & Bonobos

DevOps Engineer

Columbus, OH

$51 - $69.75/hr

About Express Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in ... Production Operations and support * Participate in troubleshooting efforts to find the root cause ...

Express

DevOps Engineer

Columbus, OH

$51 - $69.75/hr

About Express Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in ... Production Operations and support * Participate in troubleshooting efforts to find the root cause ...

Express

DevOps Engineer

Columbus, OH · On-site

$51 - $69.75/hr

About Express Express is a multichannel apparel brand dedicated to a design philosophy rooted in ... software products against project plans and delivery commitments Establish milestones for ...

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How much do apparel product developer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 24, 2026, the average yearly pay for apparel product developer in Ohio is $92,578.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $67,500.00 and $111,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does an apparel product developer do?

An Apparel Product Developer is responsible for overseeing the creation of clothing and accessories from concept to production. They collaborate with designers, manufacturers, and suppliers to ensure that products meet quality, cost, and market trends. Their role includes fabric selection, prototype development, fit testing, and production coordination. They ensure designs are functional, manufacturable, and aligned with brand identity while managing timelines and budgets.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an apparel product developer?

To thrive as an Apparel Product Developer, you need expertise in garment construction, textile knowledge, trend analysis, and a degree in fashion design or a related field. Familiarity with design software such as Adobe Illustrator, PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems, and technical specification sheets is essential. Strong project management, teamwork, creativity, and effective communication are key soft skills for excelling in this role. These abilities are crucial for turning design ideas into commercially viable products, ensuring quality, and effectively collaborating across design, merchandising, and manufacturing teams.

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Infographic showing various Apparel Product Developer job openings in Ohio as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 83% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 88% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $92,578 per year, or $44.5 per hour.

Product Development Engineer II, Label Solutions

Avery Dennison

Miamisburg, OH • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 6 days ago

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Company rating: 9.1 out of 10

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Company Description
Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste and mitigate loss, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio-frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide - including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive - we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2025 were $8.9 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.
At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:
  • Health & wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
  • Paid parental leave
  • 401K eligibility
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
  • Paid vacation and paid holidays

Job Description
Avery Dennison is strengthening our dedication to disruptive technologies and solutions development. We are seeking a Product Development Engineer II, Label Solutions who will model passion and determination to a new product innovation organization, participate in cross-functional teams, and with dedication, drive their projects to meet business needs for incremental revenue, cost reduction, business continuity, and quality in a leading company where individual and team success are recognized and rewarded. The Product Development Engineer II will create market opportunities by harnessing all their technical and problem-solving skills while combining them with creative experimentation to arrive at novel label solutions. This role sits at an exciting intersection of materials technology development and digital trigger technology application that enables the IL Enterprise and will power our customer's futures.
Primary Responsibilities:
  1. Develop labels by selection of materials, adhesives, coatings, and inks to meet end use application requirements, printer compatibility requirements, and manufacturability targets; lead, plan, and execute laboratory and pilot scale research for the development of technical solutions that deliver the needed characteristics; translate needed characteristics into technical deliverables
  2. Support the introduction of new labels and supplies into production and provide technical expertise to solve production issues; replicate manufacturing scenarios on a lab scale, support manufacturing and scale up
  3. Research adjacencies and related disruptive technologies to imagine and discover new solution components
  4. Possess and develop broad base of knowledge in labels technology ecosystem including RFID, thermal printers, and IoT devices
  5. Conduct technical comparisons of Avery Dennison products vs. competitive products
  6. Collaborate closely with local NPD (new product development) team and globally with product development leaders and validate Voice-of-Customer to commercialize products with superior performance
  7. Translates Voice-of-Customer to technical requirements after careful consideration of all known facts
  8. Lead the technical development planning and milestones as an input to NPD projects through a stage gate process; work collaboratively with a cross functional team and guide decisions based on technical conclusions
  9. Effectively manage projects to drive deliverables towards meeting milestones and in fast-developing timetables
  10. Provide technical support to commercial sales, marketing, quality, operations and other internal stakeholders; answer technical questions and conduct experiments where needed to arrive at appropriate answers
  11. Experiment to determine suitable material substitutions where new materials are required
  12. Possibly represent Avery Dennison as a technical expert in related projects customer meetings and visits
  13. Plan and execute invention disclosure creation to apply for intellectual property
  14. Work with suppliers to identify the correct materials for the desired products; conduct supplier visits; lead raw material components expertise development
  15. Conduct experimental studies, communicate scientific approaches, convey results with data in technical reports
  16. Contribute and adhere to EHS standards and policies and connect to Avery Dennison's 2026 Sustainability Goals

Qualifications
  1. Degree in Chemical Engineering, Polymer Science, Chemistry, Material Science, Organic Chemistry, or a comparable field
  2. 3-4+ years industrial experience in new product development and in performance testing for various applications
  3. Knowledge of materials science, paper materials, adhesives, coatings, inks, food packaging, flexo printing
  4. Experience with component solutions development and testing; device compatibility studies
  5. Experience with Stage Gate process and good project management skills
  6. Ability to create analogous and novel test methods to simulate real world environments in the lab
  7. Demonstrates agility in experimentation and adapts in a fast paced environment to iterate and discover solutions
  8. Outstanding team player who actively communicates, supports, and drives towards team success
  9. Takes ownership, leans in towards continuous learning, and open-minded curiosity
  10. Able to characterize label material properties (both chemical and physical) and interpret results from testing instruments.
  11. Experience working with many different functions within company while translating technical details
  12. Self-directed with the ability to manage multiple projects at one time with high accuracy and attention to detail
  13. Able to work with scale-up, manufacturing, and quality engineering team to scale and launch products in plant
  14. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate and influence all levels of the organization effectively
  15. Travel availability up to 10% of time

Additional Information
Equal Opportunity Employer
Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status.
Reasonable Accommodations Notice
If you require accommodations to view or apply for a job, alternative methods are available to submit an application. Please contact (440) 534-6000 or NA.TA.Operations@averydennison.com to discuss reasonable accommodations.
Identity Verification Notice
To maintain the integrity of our hiring process and protect our candidates from identity fraud, we require video and/or in-person interviews. As part of this verification, we may also ask you to take a brief photo. This image is used exclusively to ensure identity consistency and will be permanently deleted once the hiring process concludes.
Pre-employment Screening Notice
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and productive work environment, Avery Dennison requires all final candidates to successfully complete a comprehensive background check and a drug screening. These checks are conducted post-offer and are a condition of employment. All results will be considered in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws.
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