This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because:
As a Tory Burch Product Development Sr. Associate, you are a critical cross functional leader, pivotal in building aesthetically and quality authentic product while achieving financial goals.
A Day in the Life:
Responsibilities
Development/ Pre Production
- Coordinate daily communication with international factories and PD partners to align development progress with the NYC office and runway timelines.
- Manage spec turnover within the calendar in partnership with design and cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of prototypes, SMS, and confirmation samples.
- Execute pass-off of development information (PLM data, specs, BOMs) to manufacturing partners on behalf of design; maintain consistent daily communication.
- Create, update, and issue BOMs and development specs within PLM with a high level of accuracy and completeness.
- Collaborate with overseas teams and suppliers to address questions and implement updates related to product definition and development changes.
- Maintain and track all sample requests within PLM; follow up, monitor, and report on prototype status across all stages.
- Participate in prototype and SMS reviews, document feedback and supporting follow-up actions with cross-functional teams.
- Maintain PLM data accuracy and completeness to support development tracking and reporting.
- Track development progress against KPIs and maintain master tracking charts.
Runway-Specific Development Responsibilities
- Maintain a centralized digital database in PLM as the single source of truth for all global factories.
- Own and manage heel heights, construction specs, and hardware data within PLM, ensuring consistency across factories.
- Ensure all data entered PLM aligns with the appropriate stage of development, maintaining accuracy and avoiding premature or redundant entries.
- Maintain and link material and hardware references in PLM for runway and production-confirmed styles, ensuring alignment from design through production.
- Manage hardware sample records in PLM, and oversee physical hardware samples only once confirmed for production to ensure factory execution accuracy.
Calendar & Tracking
- Maintain and monitor development calendars in partnership with factories to ensure timely prototype delivery and adherence to runway deadlines.
- Track all inbound and outbound shipments (DHL, FedEx, etc.) and provide regular status updates to the team; escalate risks as needed in collaboration with PD leadership and import/export partners.
Fittings & Development Support
- Support fittings by capturing detailed, real-time notes on design feedback, including aesthetic adjustments and proportion changes.
- Document and communicate all fitting feedback to cross-functional teams; support follow-up actions led by PD and technical partners.
Show Execution (Runway)
- Support all backstage preparation and execution, including:
- Organizing, labeling, and preparing final shoes
- Assisting with styling and lineup coordination
- Preparing backstage kits (fit kits, emergency kits, etc.)
- Pre- and Post-show footwear sample coordination, tracking, collection, and allocation between PR and Design teams, ensuring accurate organization and accountability of walked and non-walked samples.
Production
- Support transition from SMS to production specs within PLM, ensuring all finalized data is accurate and complete.
- Track confirmation samples and coordinate reviews to ensure final alignment with approved design.
- Support tracking of marketing and campaign sample requests, ensuring accuracy prior to handoff.
- Contribute to additional runway-related projects as needed.
To Land This Role:
- BA/BS degree or equivalent life experience
- Minimum4 years in product development, preferably in Runway
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Strong time management skills; ability to adhere to deadlines
- Able to work in a fluid, fast-paced, multi-channel environment
- Ability to travel as needed
Why You'll Want to Join Our Team:
The Product Development and Production team is a talented group of problem-solvers who work diligently to bring our beautiful collections to life. Our focus is on fulfilling Tory’s creative vision and supporting our Design team in delivering extraordinary collections each season. We also collaborate closely with our internal partners and build strong relationships with premier manufacturers and luxury suppliers globally to ensure that our products are flawlessly executed and delivered on time. If you are a team player with a passion for product and an eye for detail, come join us!
How We Work Together
- Adaptable – We change before we have to
- Entrepreneurial – We own it
- Collaborative – There’s no “I” in Tory
- Client & Brand Focused – We put ourselves in Tory’s shoes
- Live the Values – We show up for each other
- Functional Expertise – We’re constantly learning and growing
#TeamTory Values
We show up with honesty & kindness, act with integrity & compassion, work with passion & humility and lead with excellence & humor.
Compensation Range
The compensation range for this position is 80,000.00 USD - 85,000.00 USD. Our offer will be based on your relevant experience and work location.
Benefits Information
We offer a generous set of benefits to help you take care of your health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. are highlights of key benefits available to all eligible Tory Burch team members.
