About this role
At UNRL, we’re redefining what performance wear means. We
create premium apparel that blurs the line between work, sport, and everyday
life — built for those who demand more. Our team is driven by innovation,
craftsmanship, and authenticity. We’re looking for people who share our belief
that people matter, effort counts, success is found in sweating details, and
culture drives excellence. Join us and help build a brand that empowers people
to look good, feel confident, and perform their best — every day.
How did we get here?
We hire great people that fit our culture and have an
old-school work ethic.
We make great products and provide our customers with an
unreal experience.
We create great processes that enable us to set goals and
track our success.
The UNRL team consists of a small, tight-knit group of
hardworking people with an entrepreneurial mindset. We are building a brand
that will stand the test of time and continue to make a positive impact in our
communities. What are you leaving behind?
Job Overview
The Women's Developer is responsible for managing the
technical development of assigned women's apparel styles from design handoff
through production readiness. This role serves as a key link between design
intent and finished product, ensuring each style meets UNRL's expectations for
fit, function, construction, quality, cost, and consistency.
Working closely with Design, Product Development, and external suppliers, the
Women's Developer creates and maintains detailed technical packages,
coordinates sample reviews, leads fit evaluations, and drives timely revisions
throughout the development process. This individual takes ownership of
technical accuracy, proactively addresses development challenges, and ensures
products are fully validated and ready for a successful production handoff.
Responsibilities
- Own the development of assigned women's apparel styles from
design handoff through production readiness, ensuring design intent is
translated into technically sound, manufacturable products.
- Create, update, and maintain comprehensive tech packs,
including construction details, measurements, specifications, materials
information, and clear supplier instructions.
- Coordinate prototype and development samples, evaluate
submissions against specifications, consolidate feedback, and manage revisions
through final approval.
- Lead and document fit reviews, evaluate garment fit,
balance, and functionality, and communicate precise corrections to suppliers to
achieve consistent fit standards.
- Establish and maintain accurate points of measure, size
specifications, and tolerances; confirm technical details remain current
throughout development.
- Partner with suppliers to review garment construction,
finishing, material application, and manufacturing feasibility while preserving
product quality and design intent.
- Review product costing against established targets, identify
potential cost drivers, and collaborate on solutions that balance quality,
functionality, and commercial requirements.
- Identify and proactively resolve potential fit, quality,
construction, and production risks; escalate issues early and follow through on
corrective actions.
- Track sample status, development milestones, approvals, and
critical deadlines; communicate progress and potential delays to internal teams
and suppliers.
- Validate final samples, specifications, fit comments,
construction details, and required approvals before handing styles off to
production, ensuring a complete and accurate transition.
What Good Looks Like
Success in this role means consistently delivering
well-developed women’s apparel products that meet fit, quality, cost, and
timeline expectations while preserving design intent.
- Accurate, complete tech packs and specifications.
- Timely sample reviews and clearly documented fit and
construction corrections.
- Proactive communication with suppliers and internal
partners.
- Early identification and resolution of product development
risks.
- Reliable production handoffs with all required details
validated.
Requirements
- 3+ years of progressive experience in apparel product
development, technical design, or a related role, preferably within performance
apparel, activewear, or lifestyle apparel.
- Experience in apparel product development, preferably with
women’s apparel.
- Strong knowledge of garment construction, specifications,
and manufacturing processes.
- Experience evaluating garment fit and communicating fit
corrections.
- Ability to create and maintain detailed technical
documentation and tech packs.
- Strong communication, organization, and cross-functional
collaboration skills.
- Proven problem-solving ability and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working directly with apparel suppliers and
sample development teams.
- Familiarity with product costing, tolerances, and production
approval processes.
- Experience developing performance or lifestyle apparel.
- Bachelor's degree in Apparel Design, Product Development,
Fashion Design, Textile Science, or a related field.
Why UNRL
UNRL is redefining premium performance apparel through
innovation, exceptional products, and an obsessive focus on the consumer. As a
Women's Developer, you’ll help bring thoughtful, high-quality women’s products
from concept to production readiness and contribute directly to the growth of
the brand.
Benefits
- Health Insurance (Immediate Eligibility)
- Dental Insurance (Immediate Eligibility)
- Vision Insurance (Immediate Eligibility)
- Annual Performance Bonus (Immediate Eligibility based on
Company and Individual Performance)
- 401(k) Profit Sharing Retirement Plan (Eligibility begins
after 1 year of employment)
- 401(k) 4% Employer match (Eligibility begins after 1 year of
employment)
- PTO (Immediate Eligibility)
- Employee Discount on UNRL product (Immediate Eligibility)