What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Product Manager (Fashion) position at L.V. Enterprises?
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and detail-oriented Associate Product Manager to join our growing team. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, possesses a strong solution-oriented mindset, and demonstrates a collaborative, can-do attitude. This role requires exceptional multitasking skills and the ability to effectively partner with cross-functional teams, overseas vendors, and factory partners to ensure seamless product development from concept through production.
As an Associate Product Manager, you will play a key role in managing the end-to-end product lifecycle for assigned categories, ensuring timely execution, product integrity, and alignment with design and business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the day-to-day product lifecycle for assigned categories, overseeing development from fabric sourcing and style creation through final production handoff.
- Partner closely with Design teams to understand seasonal product and program objectives, ensuring accurate execution and a “right-first-time” development approach.
- Source and procure all necessary raw materials, including fabrics, trims, washes, and other components required for product development and sample execution.
- Collaborate with Technical Design teams to ensure timely delivery of specifications and accurate sample development.
- Work alongside Sourcing teams to support and execute regional factory allocation strategies and production planning.
- Create, maintain, and regularly update seasonal sample status reports, WIP trackers, and development calendars, providing visibility and real-time updates to cross-functional stakeholders.
- Manage daily communication with overseas factories and vendor partners regarding sample development, timelines, approvals, and production readiness.
- Review and communicate design color comments, lab dip approvals, strike-off feedback, and material submissions to suppliers while tracking progress through completion.
- Coordinate the receipt, review, and approval of development and final samples, ensuring all products meet design intent, quality standards, and key milestone deadlines.
- Partner with sample rooms and factory teams to implement revisions and corrections as needed throughout the development process.
- Organize and facilitate internal sample reviews and cross-functional meetings to gather feedback and drive timely approvals.
- Prepare and ship final approved samples to customers and key accounts for presentation and consideration.
- Identify potential development challenges proactively and collaborate with internal and external partners to implement effective solutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent industry experience.
- 1–3 years of experience in Product Development, Product Management, Merchandising, Production, or a related field within the apparel, fashion, or consumer goods industry.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and cultures.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy, quality, and meeting deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Google Workspace, and product lifecycle management systems is a plus.
- Self-motivated team player with a positive attitude and strong problem-solving capabilities.
Work Environment
This is a hybrid position requiring in-office collaboration four (4) days per week. Team members may work remotely on Fridays.