The Product Development Manager is responsible for overseeing the development process from concept to finished SMS. The ideal candidate will provide visibility to the development execution during the collection process while partnering with the design, tech, and production teams to ensure collection objectives and timelines are met.

With a large portfolio of brands, Delta Galil has multiple positions available within the department.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for all milestone due dates on production TNA
• Support designer and technical designer in sourcing and costing and development functions
• Answer daily e-mail communication with factories, in a timely and completely
• Provide the Import & Logistics Department with shipping documents, Top of Production approvals, and vendor shipping confirmation for prompt delivery
• Assist in supporting special projects, when needed
• Solve any production issues by working closely with the Production team
• Ensure on-time delivery of production samples by monitoring Time and Action Calendars
• Partners with Merchandising and Design to maintain all development calendars with multiple seasons overlapping and meet all deadlines
• Responsible for sending out all development sample requests and managing T&A on samples.
• Manage and track samples from vendors and keep them organized and available for meetings
• Good fabric knowledge of construction and finishes
• Work with design to establish and maintain color palettes seasonally, conduct all lab dips, and strike off commenting and libraries.
• Manage the development of new products across markets (sourcing and/or production)
• Ensure an on-time, on-budget, and quality development
• Demonstrate experiences working with product (Fit, Lifecycle, and delivery dates)
• Responsible for creating BOMs and working with design on approvals

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field preferred
• 6 years of apparel product development experience
• Basic understanding of garment construction and technical knowledge of production preferred
• Basic understanding of the product lifestyle
• Must be proactive and possess the ability to meet tight deadlines with a sense of urgency
• Must have exceptional organizational skills
• Understanding of Time and Action timelines to ensure accuracy and on-time deliveries
• Highly detail-oriented
• Demonstrates self-motivation and adeptness in independently managing workloads with efficiency
• Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Suite, advanced knowledge of Excel

SCHEDULE:

5 days a week in the office.

DIVERSITY VISION STATEMENT:

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live and conduct business. We are an equal employment opportunity for minorities, females, protected veterans, and the disabled.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment and treating our associates and applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected factor.