PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Premier Brands Group Holdings, A Global Leader in Apparel, Jewelry and Accessories Design
Driven by excellence and innovative talent, Premier Brands Group is a leading global apparel group of iconic brands, offering a diverse portfolio in denim, women's apparel, and jewelry.
Premier Brands Group is comprised of three distinct businesses that create top-tier brands for the discerning consumer. One Jeanswear Group designs and distributes a distinguished portfolio of branded and private label jeanswear throughout North America.
We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Product Development Manager. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Responsibilities
- Manage the product development lifecycle from concept through production
- Monitor Time & Action (T&A) calendars to ensure all milestones and deadlines are met
- Support and coordinate Product Development activities across multiple apparel categories and wholesale accounts based on business and customer requirements
- Source new fabrics and trims to support seasonal development
- Order and track proto samples and sample yardage; create and maintain sample and fabric tracking charts
- Maintain fabric, trim, and product approval libraries
- Track samples from vendors as needed
- Issue approval comments on lab dips, strike-offs, fabrics, and trims
- Communicate daily with overseas vendors, mills, factories, and sample rooms
- Create and manage bulk Bills of Materials (BOMs) for factories
- Resolve development and bulk production issues while proactively identifying solutions
- Attend all relevant cross-functional meetings and follow up on outstanding action items
- Partner closely with Design, Fabric R&D, Production, and Sales teams throughout the development process
- Prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously while adapting to changing business needs and shifting priorities
Qualifications
- 6+ years of product development experience within wholesale apparel
- Strong understanding of the product lifecycle from concept through production
- Experience supporting multiple apparel product categories and wholesale accounts simultaneously
- Strong knowledge of Time & Action (T&A) processes and calendar management
- Experience working with overseas vendors, mills, and factories
- Strong knowledge of apparel product development across knit, woven, denim, or other ready-to-wear categories
- Experience within high-volume branded, private label, or wholesale apparel businesses preferred
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, PLM, and Microsoft Excel
- Strong critical thinking, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines, work independently, and proactively drive solutions
Actual base salary will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and business needs.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.