Development-related careers

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1. Product developer

National average salary: $46,814 per year
Primary duties: Product developers oversee the apparel process from design conception to production completion. They are the apparel company’s primary contact with the factory and are responsible for choosing appropriate factories to produce each product. The product developer handles the cost and timeline negotiations with the factory. They also develop or source the fabrics, buttons, zippers and trims that the designers want to use in the product. The product developer must ensure all materials and the final garment meet the brand’s quality standards.