What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Development Manager Roles position at Adjmi Apparel Group?
Major apparel company seeking a Product Development Manager and a Senior Product Development Manager to join Ladies Activewear team. This is for two different roles. The ideal candidates must be detail-oriented and be able to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline driven, collaborative environment.
The Product Development Manager will be responsible for building and maintaining the development and WIP chart for all styles and materials per season, working with design and merch to select fabrics and trims to meet design aesthetic, price and quality needs and identify alternative solutions so garments meet cost requirements, request and track sample yardage and protos as well as lab dips/strike offs. They will work closely with Design, Merchandising and Sourcing and keep cross-functional teams updated in real time as product progresses through the season.
The Senior Product Development Manager will lead the development process for a ladies active apparel category. Responsibilities include managing the end-to-end product development process from initial sampling through final approval, driving cross functional alignment between design, materials, sourcing, and technical teams, as well as monitoring product development calendar to ensure all milestones are met. Must have strong knowledge of apparel process, materials, and manufacturing processes.
Excellent benefits. Salary is commensurate with experience.