Founded in 2000, FAM Brands designs, manufactures, and sells men’s and women’s sportswear and active wear apparel to major retailers, big box stores, and specialty boutiquesacross the country and throughout the world.Our portfolio of proprietary brands features Marika, Wildfox, Three Dots, and Balance Collection, while a partial list of licensing partners includes Orvis, Jessica Simpson, Eddie Bauer, and Woolrich. With the capacity to produce over 75 million units per year, our mission continues to be making top-quality apparel accessible to everyone at an impressive value and an irresistible price.

The Product

Manager leads end-to-end private label apparel production, overseeing sourcing strategy, product development, costing, testing and compliance, and bulk production execution. This role is responsible for building a scalable, compliant, and cost-effective supply chain while ensuring product quality, margin targets, and calendar adherence.

Product

Development, Production & Execution Lead product development from concept through bulk production for all private label apparel categories. Oversee and execute seasonal development and production calendars while ensuring milestone adherence. Oversee innovation in fabrics, construction, and finishing techniques while balancing cost efficiency and quality standards.

Develop and execute global sourcing strategy aligned with product integrity, margin, capacity, and risk mitigation goals. Build strong factory partnerships with clear performance metrics (quality, delivery, cost and compliance). Own product costing process from initial development through final bulk cost.

Ensure costing accuracy and transparency (fabric, trim, labor, duty, tariffs and freight). Establish and maintain testing protocols for all apparel categories (fabric, trims, garment performance). Ensure compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.

Drive root cause analysis for quality failures and late delivery. Implement continuous improvement processes for efficiency at factory level. Monitor WIP,



capacity planning, and factory performance. Manage risk related to delays, material shortages, and quality issues.

Lead production escalation and resolution for at‑risk programs. Leadership & Team Development Build and lead a high‑performance team across production and development. Define clear roles and performance expectations.

Mentor and develop talent for long‑term organizational growth.

Process

Improvement & Systems Drive standardization of development, costing, and production processes. Oversee SOPs for testing, approvals, and vendor onboarding. 5+ years of apparel Product Development or Production experience in apparel wholesale, retail or related industries. ~ Strong understanding of the product development process from concept through production. ~ Experience with Centric PLM, BOM management and product data maintenance.

Salary ranges for positions are based on job level, location, and market data. FAM Brands also offers all employees participation in our annual bonus program (Non‑Sales) or commission program (Sales). Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunities & Diversity FAM Brands is an equal chance employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

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📌 Apparel Product Developer - Private Label (British Columbia)
🏢 Fam
📍 British Columbia