Hybrid Product Developer

at Zumba

• Job title: Product Developer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Hallandale, United States

About the role

• Product Developer at Zumba Fitness responsible for executing technical apparel designs and managing production processes. Collaborates with design and factory teams to ensure on-brand, production-ready products.

Responsibilities

• The Product Developer is a highly technical contributor responsible for translating creative design intent into commercially viable, technically executable apparel products.
• Reporting to the Sr. Manager of Product Design, this role serves as a critical bridge between creative design, product development, sourcing, sales, and factory partners.
• This position owns key technical decision-making and approval gates across color, prints (placement and all-over), washes, and trims—from early concept and development through bulk production approval.
• The Product Developer partners closely with Creative Design to ensure the product is on-brand, scalable, and production-ready, while balancing creative vision with commercial and operational realities.
• Own and maintain designated tech pack sections related to lab dips, bulks, trims, print execution and workflow.
• Define and document trim specifications and print techniques by fabric and factory.
• Ensure accuracy and executability of all information entered.
• Partner with Creative Design on Pantone color selection and application.
• Advise on color feasibility and appropriate color systems.
• Maintain accurate color documentation in tech packs.
• Review lab dips for accuracy and dye quality.
• Provide feedback and approve bulk fabric color prior to production.
• Review and approve all print strike-offs prior to production.
• Evaluate placement, scale, color accuracy, wording, and spelling.
• Recommend appropriate AOP print methods (digital, sublimation, rotary, pigment, etc.).
• Review AOP samples and approve final execution.
• Lead development and approval of wash techniques including stone wash, snow wash, dip dye, and tie-dye.
• Approve bulk wash execution prior to production.
• Own development and approval of all trims including zippers, buttons, snaps, tapes, elastics, and hardware.
• Define seasonal and collection-level color palettes.
• Maintain Pantone library and apply sales-informed color strategy.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Apparel, Textiles, Fashion, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in apparel product development or a related technical role.
• Strong experience working with color, prints, washes, and trims in apparel.
• Proven ability to independently manage development and approval processes through bulk production.
• Advanced proficiency using PLM systems; Kubix experience strongly preferred.
• Experience working with factories in Latin America and Asia.
• High level of attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.