White Label MFG.
We're Hiring: Product Developer – Graphic Apparel and Sportswear
Irvine, CA | Full Time | Apparel Industry | $72k–$98k (DOE)
Who We Are: White Label MFG is an apparel design and manufacturing company, delivering graphic programs and premium lifestyle collections for top retailers and global brands. From fast-turn printables to fully custom cut-and-sew, we bring products to life at scale. We specialize in developing best-in-class core silhouettes—tees, fleece, headwear, and accessories—that serve as the foundation for screen print, dye, and embroidery programs across private label, licensed, and in-house brands. Our speed, consistency, and quality set us apart in the world of embellishment-driven apparel.
The Role: This role oversees the development of our blank silhouettes and the finished product layered with graphics, washes, all over prints, and embellishments. This role is equal parts technical execution, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on development. You’ll partner closely with our Design, Production, Sales and Account Management teams to deliver a product that looks great, performs well, and meets retailer expectations around cost, margin, and delivery.
Your focus will be on building, maintaining, and optimizing our core silhouettes while managing graphic development—from tech pack through SMS/PPS—across multiple accounts. You’ll ensure the base product supports the product story and is developed with quality, speed, and scalability in mind. YOU GET TO CONCEPTUALIZE AND CREATE COLLECTIONS to pitch the Merchandising and Sales team, and BRING THOSE CONCEPTS TO LIFE.This is a fast-paced, detail-heavy role that plays a vital part in our product lifecycle. You must be comfortable working across timelines, categories, and customer needs—often shifting priorities to support time-sensitive retail and DTC opportunities. You’ll contribute to building a DESIGN SYSTEM for rapid development with the account and merchandising teams.
What You’ll Do: Own development of our core blank library: tees, fleece, headwear, and accessories Oversee style updates, new body creation, and blank optimization based on fit, fabrication, and print compatibility Manage graphic product development across private label and licensed accounts—ensuring the finished product is spec'd, sampled, and approved Collaborate closely with Account Managers and directly with customers to understand buyer direction, cost targets, and retail requirements Create and manage tech packs, BOMs, spec sheets, and embellishment callouts Communicate daily with domestic and overseas factories to track sample status and resolve development issues Review lab dips, strike-offs, sample submissions, and fit approvals for both blanks and graphic applications Track development timelines across accounts and ensure all milestones are hit Support costing initiatives and provide recommendations for margin improvement or vendor shifts Prepare samples and presentations for sales, customer meetings, and line reviews
What You Bring: 3–5 years of experience in apparel product development, ideally across both blanks, graphics, and cut and sew collections. Understanding of margin dynamics, costing strategies, and buyer negotiation Deep understanding of knitwear, garment construction, fabrics, and finishing treatments Familiarity with embellishment processes—screen print, DTG, dye, embroidery, appliqué Strong tech pack, BOMs, and spec sheet skills; able to troubleshoot development issues independently Experience working directly with factories and vendors (offshore and domestic) Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple styles across categories and customers Proficiency in PLM processes, Adobe Illustrator, Excel/Sheets, and Google Workspace Collaborative mindset with a strong understanding of cross-functional priorities—especially sales-driven timelines Passion for apparel quality, fit, and scalable execution
Bonus Points For: Experience managing a core body library used across multiple programs Background in both private label and licensed apparel Spanish proficiency
Perks & Compensation: Full-time salaried position: $72k–$98k DOE Health benefits + 3% match in Simple IRA Paid time off, 11+ company holidays, and sick leave Flex work days Team meals, snacks, and a creative, energized office culture Clear path for growth and leadership within a high-volume apparel company
Who We Are: White Label MFG is an apparel design and manufacturing company, delivering graphic programs and premium lifestyle collections for top retailers and global brands. From fast-turn printables to fully custom cut-and-sew, we bring products to life at scale. We specialize in developing best-in-class core silhouettes—tees, fleece, headwear, and accessories—that serve as the foundation for screen print, dye, and embroidery programs across private label, licensed, and in-house brands. Our speed, consistency, and quality set us apart in the world of embellishment-driven apparel.
The Role: This role oversees the development of our blank silhouettes and the finished product layered with graphics, washes, all over prints, and embellishments. This role is equal parts technical execution, cross-functional collaboration, and hands-on development. You’ll partner closely with our Design, Production, Sales and Account Management teams to deliver a product that looks great, performs well, and meets retailer expectations around cost, margin, and delivery.
Your focus will be on building, maintaining, and optimizing our core silhouettes while managing graphic development—from tech pack through SMS/PPS—across multiple accounts. You’ll ensure the base product supports the product story and is developed with quality, speed, and scalability in mind. YOU GET TO CONCEPTUALIZE AND CREATE COLLECTIONS to pitch the Merchandising and Sales team, and BRING THOSE CONCEPTS TO LIFE.This is a fast-paced, detail-heavy role that plays a vital part in our product lifecycle. You must be comfortable working across timelines, categories, and customer needs—often shifting priorities to support time-sensitive retail and DTC opportunities. You’ll contribute to building a DESIGN SYSTEM for rapid development with the account and merchandising teams.
What You’ll Do: Own development of our core blank library: tees, fleece, headwear, and accessories Oversee style updates, new body creation, and blank optimization based on fit, fabrication, and print compatibility Manage graphic product development across private label and licensed accounts—ensuring the finished product is spec'd, sampled, and approved Collaborate closely with Account Managers and directly with customers to understand buyer direction, cost targets, and retail requirements Create and manage tech packs, BOMs, spec sheets, and embellishment callouts Communicate daily with domestic and overseas factories to track sample status and resolve development issues Review lab dips, strike-offs, sample submissions, and fit approvals for both blanks and graphic applications Track development timelines across accounts and ensure all milestones are hit Support costing initiatives and provide recommendations for margin improvement or vendor shifts Prepare samples and presentations for sales, customer meetings, and line reviews
What You Bring: 3–5 years of experience in apparel product development, ideally across both blanks, graphics, and cut and sew collections. Understanding of margin dynamics, costing strategies, and buyer negotiation Deep understanding of knitwear, garment construction, fabrics, and finishing treatments Familiarity with embellishment processes—screen print, DTG, dye, embroidery, appliqué Strong tech pack, BOMs, and spec sheet skills; able to troubleshoot development issues independently Experience working directly with factories and vendors (offshore and domestic) Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple styles across categories and customers Proficiency in PLM processes, Adobe Illustrator, Excel/Sheets, and Google Workspace Collaborative mindset with a strong understanding of cross-functional priorities—especially sales-driven timelines Passion for apparel quality, fit, and scalable execution
Bonus Points For: Experience managing a core body library used across multiple programs Background in both private label and licensed apparel Spanish proficiency
Perks & Compensation: Full-time salaried position: $72k–$98k DOE Health benefits + 3% match in Simple IRA Paid time off, 11+ company holidays, and sick leave Flex work days Team meals, snacks, and a creative, energized office culture Clear path for growth and leadership within a high-volume apparel company