Apparel Product Developer

About Us

Luly Yang is an award-winning Seattle-based designer and founder of Luly Yang Couture and the Luly Yang Design Group (LYDG). Established in 2000, the company began as a couture bridal and eveningwear house and has since evolved into a multifaceted design business spanning couture, ready-to-wear, travel, and corporate uniform programs. Rooted in a philosophy of “form and function,” the brand combines artistry with practical performance— drawing from Luly’s background in architecture and graphic design to create pieces that are both elegant and purposeful. LYDG is well known for its large-scale uniform programs, while the couture division continues to produce bespoke garments and collections that reflect craftsmanship and individuality. With a multidisciplinary team, global production partnerships, and a commitment to quality, innovation, and sustainability, Luly Yang’s business represents the intersection of design, service, identity, and human experience.

Position Overview

The Apparel Product Developer oversees the full lifecycle of apparel creation—from concept and material selection to sampling, costing, style approval, and production readiness—ensuring products meet brand standards and margin targets. You will transform design concepts into commercially viable garments by coordinating design intent, materials, costing, and factory execution. Working cross-functionally with designers, technical designers, and global manufacturers, you will act as a strategic partner to deliver products that balance creativity, cost efficiency, and brand quality. This role is built for a detail-oriented problem-solver who thrives in an agile, fast-paced environment and is passionate about the intersection of couture aesthetics and technical performance.

Accountabilities

• Bill of Materials: Build and maintain the Product Development portion of technical packages (including BOMs and technical images), ensuring complete alignment with design intent.
• Sourcing, Material Development & Approvals: Source and develop fabrics, trims, and styles with global suppliers; manage lab dip, trim, and quality approvals; and maintain the physical fabric swatch library and sample racks.
• Cost Engineering & Innovation: Engineer products to meet target cost standards and margin goals, creating lower-cost alternatives without compromising design integrity while continually supporting innovation in materials, technologies, and construction.
• Timeline & Calendar Execution: Track and report pre-production milestones to ensure all development activities meet calendar due dates.
• Testing, Quality Assurance & Compliance: Initiate and confirm material/product testing protocols with the quality team across development and early production stages to guarantee that products meet end-use, performance, and quality requirements.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate closely with Design, Technical Designer, and Sourcing teams to define and execute the appropriate functional intent for every product in the portfolio.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5-8 years of experience in apparel product development, with category-specific expertise in men’s and/or women’s apparel.
• Technical Mastery: Deep understanding of materials, material development and material testing. Understand supply-chain processes. Experience with performance fabrics, technical finishes, and high-end tailoring is a significant plus.
• Software Proficiency: Skilled in MS Office and PLM systems. Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator
• Operational Excellence: Exceptionally organized project coordinator with strong analytical skills to manage tight development calendars and balance cost efficiencies with quality standards.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written collaboration skills; able to effectively communicate technical and commercial requirements to global vendors and cross-functional partners.
• Mindset: Customer-centric, innovative, and eager to embrace a "test-and-learn" agile workflow.

Benefits and Other Compensation

• Health Care: Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Retirement: 401(k) plan
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, Holidays and Sick Time
• Bonus: Performance based bonus program

Wage Scale

·        $82,000 - $95,000 annually

Important Notes

This job posting highlights key responsibilities and requirements of the job. It is not comprehensive and there may be additional responsibilities and qualifications for this role.

Reference and background checks will be performed as part of a conditional offer. 

Contact Us

Please send your letters of interest and your resume to Talent@Lulyyang.com