Job Description

Our client, a high growth luxury sleepwear company is looking to hire a Product Development Manager for their NYC office.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Product Development Manager to join our growing team. This role will oversee the development of each collection, from concept through production handoff, ensuring materials, trims, and construction meet the brands high standards of excellence. You'll be part of a collaborative, creative team shaping a growing lifestyle brand with the opportunity to work with premium materials and thoughtful design. This role is based out of our New York City downtown office.

What You Will Do:

• Manage the product development process from initial design through production handoff.
• Develop and source fabrics and trims that reflect brand aesthetic and quality standards.
• Lead cost negotiations with suppliers and vendors to achieve margin targets.
• Track and organize all sample stages and ensure adherence to the development calendar for on-time delivery.
• Track and organize all print strike offs, color lab dips, fabric swatches to meet on time sample deliveries.
• Create accurate BOMs in techpacks to ensure all proto samples and photos samples are made using the correct fabrics, trims, prints and embellishments.
• Collaborate with design, technical, and production teams to finalize specs and approvals.
• Maintain clear communication with vendors to resolve issues and ensure accurate execution.
• Support the transition from development to production with complete documentation and approvals.

What Experience you need:

• 7+ years of experience in product development or sourcing within apparel; experience in loungewear or sleepwear preferred.
• Strong understanding of fabrics, trims, and garment construction.
• Proven ability to manage multiple styles and seasons with precision and attention to detail.
• Experience in cost negotiation and vendor management.
• Proficiency in PLM systems, Excel, and Adobe Illustrator.
• Excellent communication, organization, and follow-through skills.

Our Benefits:

As a 100% founder-owned growing startup, we are committed to offering a package that supports employees in life's moments both big and small, including:

• Competitive salary
• 2 weeks PTO + 5 sick days
• 11 paid federal holidays
• A 401K and company profit sharing plan after one year of tenure
• Generous health, dental and vision insurance for you and your dependents
• Half-day “Summer Fridays” from Memorial Day to Labor Day
• 50% employee discount
• An inclusive, collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Opportunity to work at a company growing exponentially year over year
• Company offsites 1-2x a year for in-person collaboration and team building

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