Tecovas is the first direct-to-consumer western brand, founded with the simple goal of making the world’s best western boots, apparel and leather goods - and selling them at a fair price. We are a brand revolutionizing a category and welcoming first-time boot buyers and western enthusiasts alike. 

Tecovas is looking for an Associate Product Developer, Apparel to support the Apparel team with the sourcing and approval of fabric samples, lab dips, strike-offs, trims, and other materials. Reporting directly to the Product Development Manager, Apparel, you will work closely with cross functional partners and factories to maintain accurate bills of materials, track updates on work in progress, and ensure development deadlines are being met. 

This position is based out of Austin, TX but will have the ability to work from home and in-office.

What you’ll do:

• Assist the apparel team with the sourcing and approval of fabric samples, lab dips, strike-offs, trims, and other development materials
• Maintain the bill of materials in tech packs with accurate and current information
• Request initial costing to meet margin goals
• Track samples and update WIP reports to ensure the team is on-track to meet calendar deadlines
• Communicate daily with cross-functional departments - Design, Technical Design, Merchandising, Planning, and Production
• Communicate daily with overseas vendors via email to ensure progress on product development
• Support cross-functional teams with other responsibilities and projects as needed
• Attend fittings, cross-functional meetings, and key milestone meetings
• Work on a variety of product categories for both men’s & women’s, including denim, leather, outerwear, knits, and wovens

Experience we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in apparel/fashion design or other relevant degree
• 2-4 years of product development experience in the apparel industry or other relevant industry
• General knowledge of fabrics, trims, colors, and garment construction
• General knowledge of the apparel product lifecycle
• Skilled in building detailed, thorough bill of materials in tech packs
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets, and SharePoint
• Experience in using a PLM system is a plus
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to come into the Austin office as needed on a weekly basis

What you bring to the table:

• You are extremely detail-oriented and organized.
• You possess excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• You have a desire to learn and grow your knowledge of apparel product development.
• You have a strong work ethic and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• You thrive in a collaborative environment and have strong problem-solving skills. 

Full Time Benefits & Perks:

• We offer insurance plans that pay 79-90% of your health premium coverage and 100% of your dental & vision insurance coverage for your family/dependents
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible PTO policy
• Corporate wellness program
• Competitive salary
• Generous employee discounts!

About Us:

Tecovas was born out of a love for cowboy boots, their time-honored craftsmanship, rich materials that last, and traditional styling that always looks good. Each pair of Tecovas boots is crafted by hand in over 200 steps. It’s not the easiest or cheapest method, but we’re committed to classic construction techniques that stand the test of time. With 32 retail stores (and counting) across the country, we’re bringing western goods into new frontiers and aim to be the most welcoming brand in western. We’re certainly growing- and hiring passionate, humble, positive, and talented people determined to help us continue to grow!

Important note: We strive to hire values-aligned people because we believe it takes each and all of us to be successful, and lead with grit, speed and a clear vision of where we’re headed. In a remote setting, interviewing at Tecovas may include phone interviews, virtual “on-site” interviews, and on-the-job mock cases. We are committed to run a thorough process for candidates with whom we identify a potential match, and we will do our best to follow-up with each and every applicant! If you’re on the fence, just give it a try! 

Hiring process and disclaimer: Should you receive an offer from us after going through the interview process, a background check will be conducted prior to onboarding. The results of a background check are evaluated as part of the hiring process, but this does not mean that you will not be considered for the job based upon the results. We are an equal opportunity employer and we encourage everyone to apply!