8+ years of Product Development experience in technical activewear or performance apparel
Expertise in functional fabrics and specialized construction for both Men's and Women's activewear
Proficient in Google Suite and Microsoft Office
Outstanding time-management and organizational skills
Excellent communication skills, both in-person and via email
Detail-oriented with strong follow-up and negotiation skills
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a dynamic environment
Responsibilities
Manage the development of new styles in the activewear category
Monitor execution of business strategy and ensure quality product delivery
Build and maintain development timelines for activewear products
Analyze price quotes and collaborate with production to manage costs
Monitor status of product development including fabrics, samples, and designs
Approve fabrics, yarns, and proto samples based on quality standards
Lead pre-production approval process and ensure compliance with lead times
Benefits
State-of-the-art headquarters in Beverly Hills
Defined career paths for professional development
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) policy
Comprehensive health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision)
401k match with immediate vesting
Weekly catered lunches and stocked kitchen
Travel opportunities for trade shows and vendor meetings
Early departure on Summer Fridays
Team bonding events and employee discounts
Full Job Description
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Senior Manager, Product Development and Production is responsible for leading the strategic research and end-to-end development of the Activewear (Nova) category. You will drive the evolution of both Men's and Women's activewear, ensuring every garment balances high-performance functionality with trend-forward aesthetics.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Manage all new development and counter development of styles in their category
Manage and monitor the execution of the business strategy and plans for the activewear (Nova) business ensuring quality products are consistently developed and delivered
Build, manage, and maintain Development Time and Action Calendars for all developed activewear products across each factory and country
Analyze all price quotes and work with production team to ensure target costs are achieved and understand fabric, trim and yarn costs and how they impact final garment costs
Monitor daily status of developed products including fabrics, lab dips, samples, trim, wash, and technical design. Must fully understand garment-manufacturing process to ensure compliance to all lead times
Approve all fabrics & yarns for appearance, quality, weight, and hand-feel, using standard guidelines and technical knowledge
Approve proto samples for style details, trim, wash, artwork, and construction
Manage workflow from counter samples/initial sketch through final placement of styles
Manage pre-production approval process of all fits, strikes offs, patterns trims, and technically correct lab dips
Establish and manage tracking tools for all products in development through final production
Keep up on daily communication with overseas offices and factories
Build, train and manage product development team based on business growth by department
Collaborate with cross-functional partners in buying and marketing to communicate and educate product knowledge, ensure successful line launches and receive feedback for continued improvements
Travel to factories, comp shopping, trade shows as necessary to execute and follow through on brand strategies
Analyze business results and competitor trends and adjust future product assortments as necessary to maximize sales, profitability, and inventory turns, while maintaining brand integrity standards
Develop and manage the product calendar for seasonal deliveries and special events
Organize and prioritize weekly workload for self and team
ROLE REQUIREMENTS
Minimum 8+ years of Product Development experience, with a proven track record in technical activewear or performance apparel
Expertise in both Men's and Women's categories is strongly preferred, specifically regarding functional fabrics and specialized construction.
Basic understanding of Google Suite and Microsoft Office
Must have excellent time-management and organization skills, consistently achieving deadlines
Strong follow-up and negotiation skills
Team player and open to dialogue
Must be able to effectively communicate in person and via email
Attention to detail
High ability to work both independently and collaboratively, efficiently, and quickly with superior quality
Ability to organize, prioritize, and pivot projects in a dynamic environment
Flexible thinker with the ability to make sound independent decisions
AFA or AA in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience
English, additional language(s) an advantage
Schedule of this position: Monday - Friday | Core business hours | Onsite in Beverly Hills, CA
BENEFITS
NEW state-of-the-art HQ in Beverly Hills!
Formalized career paths for continued professional growth
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
Comprehensive health insurance across Medical, Dental and Vision
401k match, with immediate vesting upon eligibility
