Full-Time

Apparel Product Developer

FAM Brands

FAM Brands

Multi-brand activewear retailer and wholesaler

Compensation Overview

$80k - $90k/yr

+ Annual bonus

Beverly Hills, CA, USA

In Person

Category
Product (1)
Required Skills
Sales
Product Management

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Requirements
  • At least 3 years of apparel product development or production experience in apparel wholesale, retail, or related industries.
  • Strong understanding of the product development process from concept through production.
  • Experience with Centric PLM, bill of materials management, and product data maintenance.
Responsibilities
  • Manage day-to-day product development activities across multiple brands, seasons, and vendor partners.
  • Track development milestones and ensure adherence to seasonal calendars.
  • Partner with Product Management, Design, and Merchandising teams throughout the development process.
  • Review lab dips, strike-offs, trims, and development submissions; communicate comments and approvals to vendors.
  • Evaluate color submissions and ensure alignment with brand standards.
  • Support development of prints, graphics, embellishments, washes, and specialty treatments.
  • Identify and resolve development, construction, and quality issues.
  • Lead or support fabric and trim sourcing initiatives aligned with brand identity and target costs.
  • Partner with Product Management and Design and Merchandising teams to support costing goals.
  • Collaborate with vendors and internal teams to balance quality, design intent, and cost requirements.
  • Manage vendor communications, development timelines, approvals, and issue resolution.
  • Maintain accurate product information, bills of materials, approvals, and development records within Centric PLM.
  • Ensure seasonal data, sample tracking, and documentation are organized and up to date.
  • Track inbound and outbound development packages and samples, including receipt, distribution, and follow-up.
  • Maintain organized seasonal sample archives and material libraries.
  • Partner with Design, Merchandising, Sales, and Technical Design teams to support product execution.
  • Participate in SMS reviews, milestone meetings, and seasonal development meetings.
  • Identify opportunities to improve workflows, standard operating procedures, and team efficiency.

FAM Brands groups multiple active lifestyle and outdoor apparel labels, selling through upscale retailers, warehouse clubs, and online to fit different budgets. Its core lines include Marika, Eddie Bauer, Three Dots, and Wildfox, offering mid-to-premium activewear and casual wear for gym-goers, outdoor enthusiasts, and everyday wear. The company curates several brand lines under one umbrella and distributes across multiple sales channels to reach diverse customers. Its goal is to provide high-quality, stylish, and more sustainable clothing while supporting community and environmental initiatives.

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Headquarters

Bell, California

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • FAM Brands won Project Gigaton Giga-Guru status again in 2025, strengthening retailer ties.
  • The TOOTRiS childcare program supports retention in a labor-tight apparel operations environment.
  • Recent Marika expansion and La Vie Jet Setter acquisition show active portfolio building.

What critics are saying

  • Wholesale concentration on Costco and Sam’s Club compresses pricing power quickly.
  • Eddie Bauer and Wildfox licensing depends on renewals, brand control, and partner economics.
  • No 2026 hiring, funding, or launch headlines signal stagnation if retail demand weakens.

What makes FAM Brands unique

  • FAM Brands runs design, manufacturing, and distribution in one vertically integrated stack.
  • Its portfolio spans Marika, Eddie Bauer, Three Dots, and Wildfox across segments.
  • Costco and Sam’s Club placement broadens reach beyond boutique-only activewear competitors.

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Benefits

Annual bonus program or commission program (Sales)

Health Insurance

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Wellness Program

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