Position Title: Technical Product Developer- Men’s Woven Shirts
Job Type: Full-time, exempt
Job Location: Santa Barbara, California
Join Our Team at Carbon2Cobalt:
Carbon2Cobalt creates distinctive clothing for men and women, defined by thoughtful craftsmanship, comfort, and attention to detail. Our designs are made for independent spirits who appreciate timeless, well-made style. At C2C, you’ll join a passionate, collaborative team that values growth and creativity. We offer competitive pay, great benefits, work-life balance, and a dynamic, supportive culture.
Position Summary:
Carbon2Cobalt is seeking a Technical Designer / Product Developer to support our Apparel Design and Merchandising team. This is a unique opportunity to combine technical design expertise with product development, working alongside experienced merchants and designers. A strong understanding of garment construction, fit, and development is essential. The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, sharp attention to detail, and a flexible, collaborative approach.
Responsibilities:
Technical Designer and Product Developer, Men's Woven Shirts (134)
- Receive sketch and initial design brief from Designer. Compose into Initial TP and submit for internal approvals.
- Manage Initial TP and communicate with Vendors / expedite incoming prototypes.
- Process, fit and document PS1 Samples through Top of Production Samples.
- Initiate and manage fit, construction, materials correction process directly with overseas vendors.
- Track style status with vendors, ensuring resubmits are sent in a timely manner.
- Attend and collaborate in meetings relating to product adds, departmental initiatives and analysis /understanding of marketplace competition that would inform c2c product initiatives.
Sample and Materials Management:
- Retrieve incoming prototypes sent from vendor daily and initiate internal processing including sample measurement, fabric and trims analysis.
- Direct overseas vendors partners in the sourcing and acquisition of and approval of trims and product dye/wash techniques.
- File and update tagging on samples on Seasonal Garment Racks.
- Notify team of samples to be fit and evaluated during fit/review periods.
- Co-Facilitation of end of season sample giveaways.
- Filing and organization of swatch library, trims/buttons logs, materials.
Admin:
- Detail costing, care/content, garment details in areas of oversight for copy, proto and component status, and factory notes on Sample Status charts.
- TOP Sample hand off to Distribution Center quality team.
- QC report evaluation/approvals and documentation.
- Take flat photos of each prototype and add to Working Boards folder (PS1 through Photo Sample)
- Initiate and manage distribution of seasonal carryover specs for given category.
- Review catalog details for product copy / pricing accuracy for given category prior to catalog printing, each drop.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent.
- Experience: 3 years+ of experience in Apparel Product Development, related field, or related apparel degree. Knowledge of garment patternmaking, grading, and fit as well as a strong understanding of apparel quality standards and construction. Deep understanding of and respect for the nuances involved in working with overseas vendor partners and global business cultures.
- Technical Systems: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook), Adobe Illustrator, Basic flat photography skills.
- Team Mindset: Must value team chemistry and collaboration, thriving on the flexibility required in a growing brand. Demonstrates the ability to work collaboratively across departments and independently prioritize tasks based on business needs. Possesses a positive, curious, and adaptable attitude towards the changing demands of a fast-paced, small business environment. Willing to roll up sleeves and actively contribute in an entrepreneurial setting. Exhibits a high degree of self-direction, with the ability to seamlessly transition between daily tasks and strategic planning.
Other:
- Availability: 8am-5pm PST, M-F, with flexibility to accommodate deadlines.
- Comply with all company policies and procedures.
- This is not an exhaustive list of all functions that may be required to perform, additional functions maybe be added. The company reserves the right to revise the job description at any time.
- Other physical requirements: this position requires the ability to regularly sit, work at a computer, and communicate clearly, verbally and in writing and occasionally lifting up to 40lbs.
- Carbon2Cobalt is an “at-will” employer.
Compensation is based on a variety of factors, candidate experience, qualifications, location as well as market and business considerations.
Pay Salary Range: $80,000 - $90,000
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Experience:
- Technical Product Developer: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Santa Barbara, CA 93110 (Required)
Work Location: In person
