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LJA Group LLC

Apparel Product Development

Wallace, NC

$65K - $75K/yr

ABOUT THE JOB The Apparel Product Development position will be responsible for coordinating the various stages involved in the development of samples and the launch of new and/or rebranded products ...

LJA Group LLC

Apparel Product Development

Wallace, NC · On-site

$65K - $75K/yr

Competitive salary ABOUT THE JOB The Apparel Product Development position will be responsible for coordinating the various stages involved in the development of samples and the launch of new and/or ...

LJA Group LLC

Apparel Product Development

Wallace, NC

$65K - $75K/yr

ABOUT THE JOB The Apparel Product Development position will be responsible for coordinating the various stages involved in the development of samples and the launch of new and/or rebranded products ...

REVOLVE

Product Development Assistant

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$20 - $21/hr

Are you ready to set the standard for Premium apparel? Main purpose of the Associate Product ... The Product Development Assistant contributes to the development and production process by ...

Clare V.

Product Development Assistant

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$23 - $33/hr

In this role, you will assist in the development process starting from raw material stage to sample ... Requirements * 1-2 years' experience working in Product Development role for an apparel and/or ...

Clare V

Product Development Assistant

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$23 - $33/hr

In this role, you will assist in the development process starting from raw material stage to sample ... Requirements * 1-2 years' experience working in Product Development role for an apparel and/or ...

Clare V.

Product Development Assistant

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$23 - $33/hr

In this role, you will assist in the development process starting from raw material stage to sample ... Requirements * 1-2 years' experience working in Product Development role for an apparel and/or ...

Warby Parker

Product Development Assistant

New York, NY · On-site

$23.25 - $29.75/hr

Warby Parker is searching for a Product Development Assistant to support the creation and sourcing of our frames. In this role, you'll work across departments to support the development of new ...

Warby Parker

Product Development Assistant

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$23.25 - $29.75/hr

Warby Parker is searching for a Product Development Assistant to support the creation and sourcing of our frames. In this role, you'll work across departments to support the development of new ...

Kelly Services

Product Development Assistant

Plano, TX

$20/hr

Product Development Assistant Location: Plano, TX Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour Purpose of the Job: To support the execution of customer's product formulation and sensory and consumer science initiatives ...

FAM Brands

Apparel Product Manager

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

WHAT YOU'LL DO The Apparel Product Manager is responsible for overseeing the product development, sourcing, and production functions for assigned categories. The ideal candidate will be a strategic ...

Kelly Services

Product Development Assistant

Plano, TX

$20/hr

Product Development Assistant Location: Plano, TX Pay Rate: $20.00 per hour Purpose of the Job: To support the execution of customer's product formulation and sensory and consumer science initiatives ...

FAM Brands

Apparel Product Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

Owned, private label, and licensed brand product development and production. * Establish strong contact list of factories and service providers in APAC. * Collaborate cross functionally with ...

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How much do apparel product development assistant jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for apparel product development assistant in the United States is $24.93, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $20.43 and $26.20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Apparel Product Development Assistant vs Apparel Product Developer?

AspectApparel Product Development AssistantApparel Product Developer
ResponsibilitiesSupports design, sourcing, and sample coordinationLeads design, oversees production, and manages product lines
Required SkillsOrganizational skills, basic industry knowledgeDesign expertise, project management, industry experience
CredentialsAssociate degree or related experienceBachelor’s degree in fashion or related field
Work EnvironmentOffice, sample rooms, supplier visitsDesign studios, production facilities, meetings

The Apparel Product Development Assistant primarily supports the product development team with coordination and administrative tasks, while the Apparel Product Developer takes the lead in designing, managing production, and finalizing product lines. Both roles require industry knowledge, but the assistant position is more entry-level, focusing on support functions, whereas the developer role involves more responsibility and expertise.

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Apparel Product Development

LJA Group LLC

Wallace, NC

$65K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB

The Apparel Product Development position will be responsible for coordinating the various stages involved in the development of samples and the launch of new and/or rebranded products to grow product lines.
This position is reported directly to the Director, Product Development Team
Location Details

The position is based at our Wallace North Carolina location.
Responsibilities

  • Own product lifecycle, from inception, sampling process into production, as well as any post launch issue resolution, with the ability to manage across multiple seasons & collections
  • Work with designers to ensure overall design objectives are met from a designer’s perspective and commercialization perspective
  • Create and maintain tracking system that allows cross-functional teams to easily access PD materials and information
  • Exhibit and execute strong knowledge of product construction.  Knowledge of dance costumes and dance wear is not mandatory.
  • Ability to communicate with overseas vendors and develop resources to maintain daily, weekly and monthly schedules.
  • Review and analyze techpack to ensure production feasibility
  • Ability to check sample to techpack to ensure proper execution
  • Ensure all products and samples have achieved the construction, color and brand standards set forth by the design
  • Manage any updates through the development process with the factories and internal team
  • Own and maintain product development timelines and work directly with suppliers on tracking project progress ensuring team's adherence to deliverables at every stage in the process. (e.g. concepting phase, initial construction samples completed, component part and material sourcing, samples received, etc.)
  • Coordinate with all manufacturers, suppliers and factories on any manufacturing issues or delays and work internally and externally to find solutions and/or alternatives
  • Show creativity and resourcefulness to come up with solutions to issues which may arise during the development process and/or in anticipation to issues which may come up in sampling process and manufacturing
  • Communicate development challenges to management on a timely basis, while offering alternative solutions
  • Understand and manage QA/QC process, testing protocols, and regulations as they apply to product
  • Organize project details meticulously to ensure specs are precise, timelines tracked, and deadlines met
Other related duties as required.
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

  • 5+ years of Product development experience within the knit apparel industry 
  • Spec and tech editing experience
  • Extensive experience and knowledge of structural construction within the category
  • Color approval experience
  • Timeline and project management expertise
  • Cost of goods and margin management experience
  • Very strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross functionally and globally
  • Strong Process and project management skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite

About Us
Laylas Dance is a family owned and operated Costume Company in the Dance Industry.  Our product range from costumes, dancewear, accessoreis and shoes. Â