✨ About The Role
- The Product Development Manager will work closely with factories on wash innovation and development for men's and women's denim and washed wovens.
- This role involves partnering cross-functionally with Design, Technical Design, Raw Materials, and Merchandising to ensure product quality and sustainability.
- The manager will be responsible for managing seasonal development milestones and maintaining multiple internal tools for communication and transparency.
- The role includes overseeing initial costing, time and action calendars, and managing lab dip and trim approvals throughout the development process.
- The candidate will also coach and mentor team members, leading through influence to foster a collaborative work environment.
âš¡ Requirements
- The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of product development experience specifically in denim apparel.
- A strong understanding of wet and dry processing, as well as garment dye development, is essential for success in this role.
- The candidate should possess excellent cost negotiation and time management skills to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- An entrepreneurial mindset and resourcefulness are important for creating and implementing process improvements.
- Robust communication skills are necessary for effective collaboration with various cross-functional teams.