Posted 22 days ago
Product Developer
@ October's Very Own
Toronto, Ontario
Overview
October's Very Own is hiring a full-time Product Developer for its apparel line. The role manages product development from concept through production: tech packs, vendor sampling, costing and production calendars. It requires strong organization, communication and cross-functional collaboration.
Responsibilities:
- Create tech packs and coordinate trims and embellishments
- Communicate with domestic and overseas vendors on samples and quotes
- Negotiate costing against business objectives
- Manage sample and production calendars with the production lead
- Track sample approvals and specification revisions
Requirements summary:
- Experience managing product development from concept through production
- Strong communication and project management skills
- Detail-oriented with a keen eye for detail
- Ability to balance multiple priorities across departments
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-10-19
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-10
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-10
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Job details
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
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October's Very Own
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 3 |
ABOUT THE COMPANY
OVO represents the spirit of the underdog. We are the brand for those who are often overlooked yet consistently achieve great things, relentless dreamers and tireless night owls. Our brand is centred around the concept of an iconic lifestyle, offering world-class products and experiences that influence culture and inspire possibilities. Each day brings new opportunities, and every moment has the potential to shape culture on a global scale.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We're looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented Product Development to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced apparel environment and has experience managing the development process from concept through production. The ideal candidate is an excellent communicator, proactive problem-solver, and strong project manager who can effectively balance multiple priorities and collaborate across departments. If you're passionate about product development, love working cross-functionally, and have a keen eye for detail, we'd love to hear from you!
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create accurate and comprehensive tech packages including the design and technical information provided by the design team
- Communication of tech packs, label packages and graphic templates to domestic and overseas vendors
- Receive and input quotes based on minimum order quantities
- Negotiate best costing based on the established business objectives
- Coordinate trim and embellishment development with information provided by the design team
- Co-create and co-manage sample/production calendars with production lead
- Communicate as necessary with vendors to ensure sampling is on track and issues are resolved in a timely manner. Off-hour communication as required within reason
- Work with design and production teams to communicate sample and spec comments/ revisions to vendors
- Clearly communicate production questions, issues and delays to design and production teams and present feasible solutions in a timely manner
- Maintain an active role in design meetings by preparing samples and design changes
- Participate in fittings to assess product changes and clearly communicate any cost or delivery impacts to cross-functional teams
- Facilitate, track and file sample approvals and comments completed by design team
- Coordinate with designers, graphics and technical to ensure all production requirements such as quality, colours, trims, graphic placement, fabrication and fit are met prior to production sign off
- Archive all updated and final tech packs/trim packages/strike offs/samples
- Implementation of trims and notion package guidelines with nominated suppliers
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