Production Manager
Apparel Product Development Manager
Fashion and style driven South Florida based Uniform Company is looking for a Product Development Manager to take our Product Design and Development to the next level. This role leads the PD department from concept to final development at the factory, including: pre-production process, managing the Product Calendar Timeline from Concept to Pre-production approval. Depending on experience, the role may also encompass market research and competitive analysis.
Key Responsibilities:
- Main contact to the Vendor/Contractor for all development.
- Responsible for costing sheets. Initial and updates.
- Work effectively with Design, Production and Vendors
- Ensure development tracking reports are updated and made available for weekly meetings
- Ensure on time delivery and quality of prototypes, fit garments, and sales team samples.
- Create and maintain fit samples, PP samples and TOP sample library.
- Maintain fabric library.
- Lead weekly Development Meetings
- Attend fit sessions with Design and Production teams.
- PLM Role – assign development numbers, open new tech packs, send seasonal and core concept tech packs to the factories.
Qualifications:
- Preferred - College degree in Apparel/Textile Design/Development or a related field
- Preferred - 5-8 years of experience in Product Development and/or apparel sourcing.
- Excellent organizational/communication/Interpersonal/problem-solving skills
- Knowledge of costing/fitting/grading/construction and apparel-related technologies
- Strong understanding of design, development and merchandising process from inception through production.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships.
- Proven ability to work in a fast-pace environment and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
- Flexibility for domestic and international travel as needed.
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus but not mandatory
COMPETITIVE SALARY COMMENSURATE WITH QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE