Product Development Manager, Apparel, Accessories & Trim

Bandit Running

$100K — $120K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years in accessories and/or apparel sourcing, development, or production
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • Sharp critical thinking and problem-solving instincts
  • Comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • Existing relationships with mills, factories, and suppliers
  • A process-first mindset, adaptable to supply chain changes

Responsibilities

  • Execute seasonal trim sourcing and development for various categories
  • Manage seasonal trim testing and collaborate with suppliers to resolve issues
  • Support inventory and testing for fabric and raw materials
  • Maintain detailed seasonal material records in product management systems
  • Oversee lab-dip requests from design to production approval
  • Track the entire Product Development cycle with effective tools
  • Communicate daily with vendors to uphold timelines and quality standards

Benefits

  • Full-time, in-office role in Greenpoint, Brooklyn
  • Competitive base salary plus equity
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
  • Flexible paid time off (PTO)
  • Opportunity for rapid career growth in a dynamic environment.
Full Job Description
We're seeking a Product Development Manager, Apparel, Accessories & Trim to support the execution of Bandit's global production strategy across the accessories and trim categories. Reporting to the Senior Raw Materials Manager, this role owns the full-cycle development and production process, from sourcing execution through delivery, while partnering closely with Design, Raw Materials, Pre-Production, and Production. **Requirements** **Apparel & Trim Product Development** - Execute seasonal trim sourcing and development across all categories (labels, hangtags, tapings) - Manage seasonal trim testing, partnering with suppliers to flag and resolve issues early - Support the Senior Raw Materials Manager on sample yardage inventory, fabric testing, counter-sourcing, and fabric library records - Maintain accurate seasonal material information in product management systems - Manage seasonal lab-dip requests end to end, from design handoff through production approval - Own and maintain Product Development tracking tools across the full development cycle - Communicate daily with domestic and global vendors to keep timelines on track - Support costing reviews, including reverse engineering strategies, as directed by department goals - Flag and help resolve production issues specific to trim and fabric to protect quality and delivery timing - Collaborate with Design, Tech, and cross-functional partners to execute product strategy - Manage tasks against the seasonal calendar and flag needed changes proactively - Participate in and present at seasonal development and production milestone meetings **What We're Looking For** - 5+ years in accessories and/or apparel sourcing, development, or production - Strong organizational and communication skills - Sharp critical thinking and problem-solving instincts - Comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment - Existing relationships with mills, factories, and suppliers - A process-first mindset, with the flexibility to adapt as the supply chain evolves **Benefits** - This is a full-time, in-office role based in our Greenpoint, Brooklyn headquarters - Competitive base salary + equity - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits and flexible PTO - Rocket-ship level momentum with a career-defining opportunity at-hand Salary: $100,000-$120,000 + equity.

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