Apparel Product Developer

Tecovas was founded with the simple goal of making the world's best western boots, apparel and leather goods - and selling them at a fair price. We are a brand revolutionizing a category and welcoming first-time boot buyers and western enthusiasts alike.

• →Work within our apparel milestone process to deliver all protos through the various stages, starting at design handoff and ending at production and participating in QC for ongoing issues. 
• →Partner with our Tecovas merchants and designers to assure the product is being developed and delivered correctly on time and at margin target. 
• →Partner with the technical design teams to ensure all protos are fit-approved by Line Freeze.
• →Communicate with sourcing team members to assure all materials meet the Tecovas “Functional” guidelines. 
• →Create timely and accurate seasonal tech packs in the PLM system. 
• →Support managing the weekly tracker, communicating the status of development & protos cross category: Merchandising, Design, and Supply Chain. 
• →Partner with Design to understand seasonal trends and fabrication needs. Identify and source fabrics that align with the creative brief while meeting price point and margin targets. 
• →Be a hands-on partner for hybrid team members. 
• →Have a growth and problem solving mindset around process and workflow with cross functional teams. 
• →Visit factories to manage the development of the products through various phases. 

• 5+ years of Deep knowledge of garment assembly, including but not limited to: Cut & Sew Knits, Wovens, Tailoring, Denim/Wash processing, and technical outerwear construction. 
• 2+ years of experience fitting and approving products at Line Freeze. 
• Proven experience in Apparel Costing (CMT), fabric consumption/yield analysis, and overseeing Fabric Testing. 
• Experience in Garment Construction, Fit, Calendar Management, Materials, and Tech Pack creation. 
• Experience in a PLM system is a plus

• You have the ability to adapt in real time. 
• You possess a positive, team-based attitude. 
• You are a self starter and are able to think and work like an entrepreneur. 
• You have excellent written and verbal communication skills. 

Based in Austin, TX, Tecovas brings the spirit of the West to the modern consumer. Handcrafting the best Western footwear, workwear, apparel, and accessories, Tecovas has grown rapidly since its founding as the first digitally native Western brand in 2015, serving customers through www.Tecovas.com, Tecovas Stores from coast to coast, and select wholesale partners. We’re certainly growing- and hiring passionate, humble, positive, and talented people determined to help us continue to grow!

 Important note: We strive to hire values-aligned people because we believe it takes each and all of us to be successful, and lead with grit, speed and a clear vision of where we’re headed. In a remote setting, interviewing at Tecovas may include phone interviews, virtual “on-site” interviews, and on-the-job mock cases. We are committed to run a thorough process for candidates with whom we identify a potential match, and we will do our best to follow-up with each and every applicant! If you’re on the fence, just give it a try! 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage all qualified individuals to apply! Information collected during the application process is subject to our privacy policy. Please note: Offers of employment may be conditional pending the completion of standard onboarding procedures.