lolablankets

Product Development Manager

New York

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 28 days ago

Product StrategyProject ManagementExcelVendor ManagementCommunicationCollaborationOrganizational Skills

About the role

This role serves as the operational backbone of the product creation process, ensuring cross-functional alignment, vendor execution, and on-time delivery of seasonal mainline and collaboration drops.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-growth DTC environment and brings strong project management rigor, vendor communication expertise, and a deep understanding of apparel or soft goods development processes.
Track deliverables across proto, color sampling, photo shoot sampling, PR sampling, and pre-production stages to mitigate timeline risk.

Manage the end-to-end product development process for seasonal mainline and collaboration drops from initial concept through pre-production.
Build and maintain seasonal product development calendars, ensuring milestone adherence across all categories.
Partner closely with Design, Sourcing, and Merchandising to align on product strategy, costing targets, and launch timing.
Ensure design intent is executed within margin parameters and sourcing capabilities.
Partner with Tech Design to consolidate and communicate fit comments, construction updates, and material approvals.
Partner with Design to initiate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs), tech packs, and product specification documents.
Support the establishment and maintenance of quality control (QC) processes and standards.
Track and approve lab dips, strike-offs, and material submissions in partnership with Design and Sourcing.
An opportunity to make a direct impact on a high-growth, design-forward brand

4+ years of experience in product development at a fast-growing DTC apparel or home goods brand, at the Associate Manager or Manager level.
Strong understanding of garment construction, sampling workflows, and vendor product development and production processes.
Experience managing development calendars and seasonal timelines.
Demonstrated ability to manage BOMs, tech packs, and QC documentation with precision.
Exceptional organizational skills and acute attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to manage overseas vendor relationships.
Proficiency in Excel proficiency required. Experience in PLM systems a plus.

Proficiency in Excel proficiency required.
Experience in PLM systems a plus.
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Product Development, or related field preferred.

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Product Development Manager to lead the seasonal product development lifecycle from concept through pre-production.

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