Product Development Manager Woman Collection LG

Fendi; Toscana; In loco; EUR 70.000 - 90.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A luxury fashion brand in Toscana is looking for a Product Development Manager to lead a team in creating innovative leather products. The role demands a strong leader with extensive experience in product development, ensuring alignment with style, quality, and cost targets. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a Bachelor's Degree in a related field, while being proficient in English and comfortable using MS Office tools. Frequent national travel required.

Competenze

• 8-10 years of product development experience within a luxury firm.
• Strong focus on cost targets and quality standards in development.
• Proven ability to lead teams effectively.

Mansioni

• Lead and manage product developers to ensure product feasibility.
• Participate in cross-functional technical meetings.
• Supervise all development phases until market readiness.
• Resolve critical production phase issues proactively.

Conoscenze

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

MS Office Excel

Advanced English

Formazione

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Management / Product Design

Descrizione del lavoro

Position : The candidate, based in the production site of Bagno a Ripoli (FI), will join the Leather Product Development office. The Product Development Manager is in charge of leading his / her team to successfully develop new products, while meeting style, quality, cost / margin, lead time and quantity targets.

Job responsibilities :

• Participate in technical meetings with style, modeling, and product management teams to ensure alignment on product vision and feasibility.
• Lead and manage product developers, allocating resources based on workload, capacity, and product expertise.
• Foster collaboration with cross-functional teams (in-house teams, head office - including new product development, marketing, and design teams).
• Supervise all development phases, from initial concept to market readiness, ensuring projects are completed within established timeframes.
• Maintain a strong focus on aesthetic requirements, cost targets, and quality standards throughout the development process.
• Interface with production managers to ensure seamless information transfer and a smooth transition of products into manufacturing.
• Proactively address and resolve any critical issues that may arise during the production phase, collaborating with relevant teams to find effective solutions.
• Availability for frequent business trips within the national territory

Profile :

• Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Management / Product Design or in a related field is required;
• 8-10 years of product development experience within luxury firm;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Advanced knowledge of spoken and written English;
• Excellent knowledge of MS Office (Excel);
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work successfully in a team, as well as independently;