Associate Product Developer & Designer

Saint Paul, United States | Posted on 06/09/2025

A decade ago, UNRL was just another clothing company founded in a basement with $300 of start-up capital.

Today, we’re an eight-figure brand on track to becoming a leader in the athleisure clothing industry.

How did we get here?

We hiregreat people that fit our culture and have an old-school work ethic. We makegreatproductsand provide our customers with an unreal experience. We creategreat 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’re 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?

UNRL isseeking a talented and experienced Associate Product Developer&Designer to join our team. You will be responsible for overseeing the development of new products, from concept to final sample. Thisinvolvesbuilding tech packs and communicatingdirectly with ourmanufacturers to develop and evaluate proto samples until they are readyfor bulk production.

Developers are responsible for ensuring the finalproductmeets (or exceeds) our quality standards,marginrequirements, and deadlines. This role requires strong project management skills, along with a keen eye for garment construction, fit, materials anddesign details. Our ideal candidate is someone with at least threeyearsofrelevant experience in the apparelindustry. We're looking forago-getter who is passionate about creating some of the most innovative andversatileproducts on the market.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and identify seasonal color themes, present findings to thecommercialization team, and request lab dips. Iterate requests until lab dipsare finalized and approved.
• Maintain and update the mother lab dip sample collection, organizing it in twobinders—one for the office and one for off-site QC inspections—ensuring accuracy and accessibility.
• Oversee the organization, storage, record-keeping, and archival processes forpre-production samples (PPS) to maintain an efficient workflow.
• Create unique,innovative products aligned with the UNRL brand aesthetic while adhering to established quality standards.
• Develop comprehensive tech packs with clear, detailed instructions to transform design concepts into production-ready prototypes.
• Ensure a cohesive fitacross product lines by maintaining consistency in the grading process.
• Serve as the primary point of contact with suppliers, communicating product details, timelines, andother critical information effectively.
• Monitor and manage development timelines to meet seasonal deadlines, providingregular updates to all relevant departments to keep stakeholders informed.
• Assessprototypes for design, fit, fabric, and trims; provide detailed feedback to suppliers and refine garments until they are production-ready.
• Curateinspiration decks, line sheets, and assortment plans for seasonal collections,researching and identifying athleisure industry trends to maintain acompetitive edge.
• Measure andreview garment actuals against specified standards, scheduling fit sessions with the fit team to achieve an optimal fit.
• Secure photoshoot-ready samples for the Marketing team, accompanied by a demo and a product brief highlighting keycampaign details.

• 3+years of experience in Product Development focusing on grading, garmentconstruction, and technical design processes specific to apparel
• 3+years of experience measuring garments, creating spec sheets and grading tables
• Keeneye for identifying quality designs, textiles, trims, and workmanship
• Strong understanding of performance fabrics and garment construction is preferred
• Vastknowledge of sewing techniques, stitching properties and construction details
• Deadlineand detail oriented with strong project management skills
• Strong problem-solving, organization, and communication skills
• Abilityto operate in a fast-paced environment with a strong sense of urgency
• Experience with print/pattern and other graphic design styles is preferred
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel
• Experience with understanding costs and gross margins
• Experiencewi…