Product Developer

About Us:

Unity. Loyalty. Advancement. Charity. It’s what drives United Legwear & Apparel Co. to be the best global designer, manufacturer, and distributor of legwear, bodywear, apparel, and accessories. Founded in 1998 by Isaac E. Ash to make the very best legwear on the market, ULAC is an industry leader offering a full range of products for babies, kids, teens, and adults. We strive to sell our products at affordable prices for families. Hard work and exponential growth year on year has transformed ULAC into a global apparel and accessories company.

About the Job:

The Product Developer will serve a critical role in the management of seasonal sock assortments, key styles and special make-up programs, delivering on specific consumer needs. This position will communicate with design, merchandising and production teams to assist and coordinate with in-season product, new projects, manage timelines, and product approvals. The Product Developer reviews designs proto samples, test new concepts/applications, determines the best way to distribute samples, and oversee product deployment. The main goal of the Product Developer is to maintain a high-quality standard product while maintaining delivery dates set forth by sales & production teams.

Essential Functions (Including but not limited to):

• Review Worksheets for accurate details and callouts to ensure efficient development of new styles.

• Communicate with factories to ensure development schedules are adhered.

• Responsible for approvals on product details and pre-production samples.

• Plans and coordinates development activities to ensure timely completion (submittals, sampling, etc).

• Develops best practices to optimize product development procedures.

• Manages and reviews Lab dips and Yarn selections from factory for accurate development of new styles.

• Review Sock Samples for Spec measurements, color, and features. Provide development comments to the factory to get corrected samples.

• Maintains consistency and accuracy of information flow between design, development and overseas vendors.

• Collaborates with Production Team to review Approved Development samples match Pre-production samples and final production.

• Perform any other duties as assigned in support of the company needs and operations.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or related area and 2-3 years of experience in Design or product development, including but not limited to experience with legwear or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Knowledge of fashion trends and general trends in color, fabric and style.

• High creativity and artistic abilities, an eye for color, texture and pattern with keen attention to detail and ability to visualize in three dimensions.

• Proficient computer skills to include Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator & Photoshop), Microsoft Office, Acrobat.

• Excellent written and verbal skills as required for effective interpersonal communication.

• Strong organizational skills that reflect ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks and workload seamlessly and with follow-up.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively with team under critical time frames.

• Self-driven and experience working in a fast-paced environment and ability to apply good work habits to effectively complete assigned tasks and contribute to the smooth operation of the company/department.

What We Offer

At ULAC, we are committed to supporting the well-being and professional growth of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package for all New York & New Jersey-based employees includes:

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
 Access to quality health care coverage with a variety of plan options to fit your needs.

Fitness Reimbursement
 Reimbursement is for eligible health and wellness programs to encourage a healthy lifestyle through our medical benefits plan. 

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance (100% Employer Paid)
 Income protection to support you during unexpected health challenges, 100% company-paid.

Group-Term Life Insurance (100% Employer Paid)

Accidents can happen in an instant, affecting you and a loved one. Our Group-term Life Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance is designed to help families by providing financial protection in case of death or severe injury resulting from an accident.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
 Confidential support services for mental health, work-life balance, and other personal matters.

401(k) Retirement Plan
 Plan for your future with our competitive retirement savings plan, including employer matching of up to 4.5%

Pet Insurance
 Coverage options to help care for your furry family members.

Paid Time Off (PTO) and Sick Leave
 Competitive paid vacation and sick leave to support your work-life balance.

Bereavement Leave
 Paid time off to grieve and attend to personal matters following the loss of a loved one.

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
 Pre-tax savings accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Commuter Benefits
 Tax-advantaged options to help cover public transit and commuting costs.

Tuition Reimbursement
 Support for continued learning and development through approved educational programs.

Voluntary Life Insurance

Option to voluntarily add additional financial protection in the event of an unfortunate loss.