Product Development Manager

Company Overview:

Majesty Brands is a global leader in the socks, sleepwear, and intimate’s categories. With distribution in over 70 countries and a dynamic seasoned staff, Majesty is a “go to” resource for retailers and brands alike. Majesty has dedicated teams strategically placed to maintain business in each area of retail. Our approach is simple. We want to service each customer’s needs. Sometimes it’s about value and sometimes it’s about fashion, in all cases, we’re here to ensure the end user is completely satisfied with their purchase.

We’re looking for an experienced Product Development Manager to lead the end-to-end development of our intimates and sleepwear collections—from concept through production. This role sits at the intersection of design, fit, sourcing, and manufacturing and is critical to delivering beautifully made, commercially successful products that meet our quality, cost, and timeline goals.

The ideal candidate brings deep technical knowledge of intimates and/or sleepwear construction, a strong eye for detail, and the ability to manage multiple styles and vendors in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Product Development & Execution

• Manage the full product development lifecycle from design handoff to bulk production for intimates and sleepwear categories
• Own development calendars and ensure all milestones (proto, fit, PP, bulk) are met on time
• Partner closely with Design to translate creative vision into technically sound, production-ready garments
• Review and approve tech packs, BOMs, measurements, construction details, and grading

Fit, Quality & Technical Oversight

• Lead fit process, conduct fit sessions, and provide clear, actionable feedback (with strong understanding of bras, panties, shapewear, and/or sleepwear silhouettes)
• Ensure consistent fit, comfort, and quality across size ranges
• Proactively identify and resolve fit, construction, and quality issues

Sourcing & Vendor Management

• Collaborate with sourcing and production teams to select appropriate factories, fabrics, trims, and components
• Communicate daily with domestic and international vendors to manage development, costing, and sampling
• Negotiate development costs and support margin targets without compromising quality

Costing & Margin Management

• Review and approve initial and revised costings
• Identify cost-engineering opportunities through construction, materials, and vendor partnerships
• Track changes that impact cost and communicate risks clearly

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Act as a key liaison between Design, Production, Sourcing, Planning, and Quality
• Provide development status updates and flag potential delays or issues early
• Support production handoff to ensure smooth transition into bulk manufacturing

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of product development experience, preferably in intimates, lingerie, shapewear, or sleepwear
• Strong technical knowledge of garment construction, fit, and patterning (intimates experience strongly preferred)
• Experience working with overseas factories and managing multiple vendors
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage many styles simultaneously
• Strong communication skills—clear, direct, and solutions-oriented
• Proficiency in PLM systems and Microsoft Excel (or Google Sheets)

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in a DTC and/or wholesale environment
• Familiarity with sustainability initiatives or responsible sourcing
• Background in fast-growing or entrepreneurial brands

Salary Disclosure:

Majesty Brands is committed to offering a compensation package that reflects the qualifications and experience of the individual. The salary for this position is competitive and commensurate with experience. While the posted salary range is $100,000 – $125,000, we recognize the value of exceptional talent and are open to negotiation for the right candidate.