Product Development Associate Manager

The Opportunity

The Product Development Associate Manager will be responsible for managing the development of RTW and accessories with an emphasis on Knitwear and cut & sew. 

What you'll get to do

• Strategically oversee all stages of development from design concept through production handoff, ensuring all materials and construction details are aligned with our brand standard.
• Create and maintain seasonal WIP reports.
• Monitor seasonal SKU count and alignment with merchandising strategies.
• Manage and enforce T&A calendar to deliver on all critical milestones.
• Oversee the issuance of vendor and Raw Material POs.
• Launch, monitor, and organize knit-downs, protos, and SMS with factories maintaining consistent and clear communication with all vendors at all stages of development.
• Manage the distribution of all necessary samples and raw materials to factories, including tracking packages and handling shipping delays.
• Create and manage BOMs on PLM system.
• Coordinate and contribute to fittings, capturing fit notes and partnering to resolve fit challenges.
• Support costing in collaboration with Production team.  
• Review and approve factory invoices. Accurately track and report seasonal budget.
• Assist with all tasks related to fittings, show/photoshoot and market preparation.
• Support in-house Atelier needs and other development projects as needed.

A reasonable estimate of the current salary is $68,000-$73,000 USD.

We'd love to meet you if you have

• 5+ years’ experience in RTW development and strong knowledge of process
• Previous knitwear experience is a must.
• Must have knowledge and technical understanding of garment construction
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Strong ability to multitask.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision in fast-paced setting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and lifecycle systems.

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