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
- Weekly catered lunches & fully-stock kitchen pantry!
- Opportunities to travel for trade shows and vendor meetings
- Summer Fridays Early Departure
- Team bonding events and programs
- Attractive employee discounts!
