Product Developer

About the role

SET Active creates athleisure for what's next. We exist to set the pace of culture through clothing that fits your life—designed for everyday movement, rooted in community, and made to be seen. Our mission is to bring ease and confidence to everyday movement through thoughtfully designed athleisure that transitions seamlessly from active moments to everything in between.

We are looking for a Product Developer to join our Product team. This role will manage end-to-end product development from design handoff through pre-production across multiple categories including activewear, basics, loungewear, swim, outerwear, sweaters, and more. The right candidate is highly detail-oriented, organized, and thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where communication and execution speed matter. This is an opportunity for someone excited to own the development process, partner cross-functionally, and help bring product to life from concept through production readiness.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for development of product from design handoff through pre-production: activewear, basics, loungewear, swim, outerwear, sweaters, and other categories as assigned
• Demonstrate a strong understanding of construction, fabric, and product creation
• Assist with sourcing applicable fabric and trim
• Manage daily communication with all domestic and overseas vendors for all assigned categories
• Analyze and evaluate product samples and provide clear comments regarding technical details, quality, and construction
• Work closely with technical designer and product designer to ensure brand vision is executed
• Maintain Development WIP and create BOM
• Ownership of lab dip color approval process
• Communicate problems, issues, or concerns to Department Head as soon as they arise
• Work with Manager to identify roadblocks or issues that may cause delays
• Monitor delivery dates and communicate any delays or problems
• Own the department calendar from Design handoff through TOP approval
• Oversee photo shoot sample tracking from order placement through delivery to marketing team
• Work closely with designer to coordinate drop style review and approval meetings (Print CADS, pull lab dips, and any inspiration photos or samples)

Requirements

• 3–6+ years of experience in product development, production, or apparel roles across multiple categories (activewear, loungewear, swim, outerwear, etc.)
• Strong understanding of garment construction, fabric, trims, and end-to-end product development (design handoff through TOP approval)
• Experience working with domestic and overseas vendors and managing daily communication and issue resolution
• Proven ability to manage WIPs, development calendars, multiple styles, and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with BOM creation, sample tracking, and lab dip approvals
• Strong ability to evaluate product samples and provide clear, actionable technical feedback
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and ability to identify and escalate risks early
• Strong cross-functional communication skills, partnering closely with design and technical design teams
• Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; PLM experience preferred
• Able to work 4 days on-site in Beverly Hills, CA
• Activewear or high-growth apparel experience strongly preferred