Bring your product development expertise to a fast-paced apparel environment where you’ll help guide seasonal concepts from idea to production readiness. This hybrid Product Manager role supports cross-functional collaboration, speed to market, and product quality while contributing to a portfolio of well-known retail brands.

Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end product development process from concept approval through production readiness.
• Partner with merchandising, design, technical design, fabric, and supplier teams to keep seasonal milestones on track.
• Manage the development calendar and production timelines, tracking samples, fit approvals, materials, costing, and key deliverables.
• Coordinate daily communication with internal teams and global suppliers to resolve issues and support timely execution.
• Identify risks related to quality, cost, and timing, then escalate concerns with practical recommendations.
• Apply strong cost engineering knowledge to support accurate costing, fabric and yarn analysis, and garment construction decisions.
• Build productive supplier relationships and communicate product requirements, quality expectations, and delivery standards clearly.
• Monitor supplier performance and help resolve development, quality, costing, or production readiness challenges.
• Maintain accurate product specifications, approvals, and development details in PLM and related business systems.
• Prepare reports, meeting materials, and status updates to support leadership decisions and milestone reviews.
• Support and mentor an Associate Product Manager by sharing best practices, guidance, and process knowledge.
• Assist leadership in advancing seasonal strategies and meeting category goals for financial performance, quality, and delivery.
• Work in alignment with a hybrid schedule that supports collaboration and regular in-office presence.

Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Product Development, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4 to 6 years of experience in product development, sourcing, or production within apparel, retail, or wholesale environments.
• Strong understanding of the apparel product lifecycle and seasonal development processes.
• Experience coordinating multiple cross-functional partners and priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Solid knowledge of costing, sourcing, production, and margin-focused product decision-making.
• Excellent organization, time management, follow-up, and problem-solving skills.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and suppliers.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with PLM systems is preferred.
• Ability to travel as business needs require.
• A collaborative, self-motivated approach and a commitment to continuous learning.

Preferred Skills

• Experience supporting discounters and club channel business.
• Prior experience mentoring or coaching junior team members.
• Familiarity with garment construction, fabric/yarn analysis, and vendor relationship management.
• Comfort preparing presentations, reports, and cross-functional status updates.
• Ability to contribute ideas that improve speed to market and operational efficiency.

Client is committed to building a workplace where inclusion, equity, and belonging are valued and supported. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and perspectives who are excited to contribute to a collaborative and respectful team environment.