Associate Product Developer

WHY JOIN ALO?Mindful movement. It’s at the core of why we do what we do at ALO—it’s our calling. Because mindful movement in the studio leads to better living. It changes who yogis are off the mat, making their lives and their communities better. That’s the real meaning of studio-to-street: taking the consciousness from practice on the mat and putting it into practice in life. OVERVIEWThe Product Development team is looking for a dedicated, driven, and inspired individual to join the Alo family. This role will support the development of elevated studio to street styles. The ideal candidate will have an apparel background with knowledge of garment construction, product development systems, and calendar management. This is a fast-paced environment, requiring strong organization, follow-through, problem solving and the ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines. RESPONSIBILITIES  Support the development of seamless & cut and sew styles from concept through production, ensuring alignment to quality, construction, margin and calendar goals.Own assigned styles and development tasks with guidance from Senior Product Development team membersPartner cross-functionally with Design, Tech Design, Raw Materials, Production and Color teams to maintain product integrity from prototype to final approvalManage style level development tracking, seasonal WIPS and key milestone follow-upMaintain PLM data including general style page, BOMs, & cost sheets with a high level of accuracy.Review cost sheets, analyze costing details and help identify opportunities to support margin goals.Communicate with vendors on assigned styles to support timelines, sample status, costing follow up and MOQ alignmentEscalate risks to calendar, costing, construction or testing in a timely mannerAttend fit sessions and support follow up to ensure changes are captured and executed.Partner with PLM team members on system updates and process improvementsQUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience  3-5 years of experience in apparel product development, preferably in activewearUnderstanding of Seamless &/or Swimwear is a plus.Knowledge and understanding of garment construction, testing protocols and product lifecycle timelinesAbility to manage multiple projects, with strong attention to detail and sense of urgencyStrong written and verbal communication skillsStrong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skillsAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively across teamsStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to build trust with cross functional teams and oversees vendor partnersProficiency in Microsoft office, (esp. Excel) and PLM systemsSelf-starter, ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects on an ongoing basis Excellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent organizational and time management skills with appropriate sense of urgency The base salary range for this position is $80,000-$85,000 per year which represents the current range for the base salary for this exempt position. Please note that actual salaries will vary based on factors including but not limited to location, experience, and performance. As such, on occasion and when applicable, there is the possibility that the final, agreed-upon base salary may be outside of the upper end of the range. Please also note the range listed is just one component of the company’s total rewards package for exempt employees. Other rewards may include performance bonuses, long term incentives, a PTO policy, and many other progressive benefits. For CA residents, Job Applicant Privacy Policy HERE.