The Senior Manager of Product Development will oversee various aspects of product development, from concept to production, ensuring quality, cost efficiency, and timely delivery.
Examples of Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Communicate daily with manufacturers to ensure product specifications, quality standards and deadlines are met
- Maintain consistency and accuracy of information and communication across all platforms and departments
- Comprehend the beginning, middle and end of product development processes specifically for overseas vendors
- Allocate product against vendor base for the best possible execution.
- Request and review proto costing with ability to cost engineer when necessary.
- Initiate proto requests for all Direct to Vendor (DTV) seasonal development by owning tech pack send out and communication of deadlines.
- Work with in-house sample room and Patternmakers to execute internal sample requests.
- Maintain integrity of style development process by making sure all changes are reflected in tech packs and communicated to overseas partners
- Attend fittings to ensure product is on calendar and problem solve when issues arise
- Oversees WIP reporting for all proto & SMS sample delivery dates (in PLM) and communication of sample ready dates to cross-functional teams through the PD Assistant.
- Independently own calendar deadlines and communication of all key deliverables to vendors.
- Manages the organization and process flow for all proto and SMS samples including pass off to Design as well as SMS shipments to showrooms.
- Complete ad-hoc tasks and assignments as directed by management.
- Cultivate and train assistants in support of department goals and career growth.
- Accept any other ad-hoc projects as necessary
The preceding functions have been provided as examples of the types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.
Qualifications- 4-6 years’ experience in similar role
- Work experience with overseas vendors
- Experience with internal sample room a plus
- Proficiency in MS Excel, Word & PowerPoint, Outlook
- Some Production systems or apparel systems experience is required (PLM)
Competencies & Skills
- Possess strong knowledge in garment construction and specifications
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Analytical and detail-oriented; accurately update reports, systems entries, or spot check details while viewing line sheets & tech packs
Competencies & Skills (Cont’d)
- Solution oriented and critical thinker
- Deadline focused and goal driven
- Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment and short lead calendar (Flash)
- Must be able to perform efficiently with tight deadline.
- Team player and ability to multitask
- A successful candidate works well in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision
- Must have strong written & verbal communication skills to relay and understand detailed instructions
- Ability to work hybrid onsite 2-3x a week
Physical Requirement:
- This position is an office position that requires frequent use of a computer, mouse and keyboard.
- Frequent sitting.
- Occasional standing, bending, stooping.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.Skills Required
- 4-6 years of experience in a similar product development role
- Experience working with overseas vendors
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Experience with production or apparel systems, including PLM
- Experience with an internal sample room
- Strong knowledge of garment construction and specifications
- Strong organizational, analytical, communication, and detail-oriented skills
- Ability to work hybrid onsite two to three days per week
What We Do
Los Angeles Collective LLC is the company behind L’AGENCE, a fashion and lifestyle brand blending Southern California ease with Parisian sensibility and drawing inspiration from old Hollywood glamour. Founded by creative director Jeff Rudes, it offers women’s head-to-toe ready-to-wear looks—including blouses, dresses and premium denim—designed for day-to-night wear for women on the move. The brand is carried by more than 600 distributors worldwide.
