Product Developer (Fractional)

From sketch to production
The Role
We're looking for an experienced swimwear designer and developer to work with us part-time as an independent contractor. You'll take seasonal concepts through design, tech packs, fit and sampling until each style is approved for production.We estimate
4-10 hours
per week, with more around development deadlines. You set your own schedule and make plans for direction, costing, timelines and factory relationships.Where You'll Drive Impact
Design & Line Development.
Translate creative direction, mood boards and trend insight into sketches, flats, colourways and prints. Help plan each season's line across swim and lifestyle.Technical Development.
Create and maintain complete tech packs: specs, construction details, BOMs, trims and grading. Factories should be able to build from them without guessing.Fit & Sampling.
Run fit sessions, write fit comments and manage sample rounds with our factories. Keep our fit consistent across the full size range.Materials, Costing & Production Hand-off.
Source and evaluate fabrics and trims, with a focus on recycled and lower-impact options. Hit target costs and dates, and hand off approved styles to production.What Success Looks Like
Complete, factory-ready tech packs for every style in the seasonFewer sample rounds per style over timeFit that stays consistent across sizes and from season to seasonWhat You Bring
6+ years in apparel product design and/or technical development, with swimwear, intimates or activewear experience requiredA portfolio showing both design work and production tech packsStrong command of stretch fabrics, swim construction, linings and fit across an inclusive size rangeProficiency in Adobe Illustrator, using your own software and equipment;
experience with a PLM or tech-pack tool is a plusExperience working directly with overseas and/or domestic factories through sampling and productionYou design with cost and deadlines in mindOrganized and comfortable working on your ownNice to have:
knowledge of sustainable materials and certifications (e.G. recycled nylon, GRS)Role Details:
Location:
Vancouver area preferred, as fittings are done in person Vancouver area preferred, as fittings are done in personCompensation:
Hourly, retainer or per-season fee, based on experienceType:
Independent contractor, approx. 10–20 hours per monthWhy Londre
You'll work directly with the founder and have a real say in what we make. The hours are part-time and flexible.
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