Apparel Product Manager

fambrands; Headquarters (WA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus program

Sales commission program

Job summary

FAM Brands is seeking a Product Manager to lead apparel product development from concept through production in our Beverly Hills HQ. You’ll collaborate with design, merchandising, and sales to translate ideas into commercially successful lines and manage the PLM data in Centric PLM.

You’ll drive timelines, quality, and cost, participate in fit sessions, work with vendors, and stay ahead of market trends to deliver on-brand products for major retailers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in product development, fashion design, textiles, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in apparel product development and/or production.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for technical design needs.
• Strong experience working with PLM systems - Centric PLM experience is a big plus.
• Excellent collaboration skills to partner effectively across design, sales, merchandising, and vendors.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in mass market or licensed brands is a bonus but not required.
• A portfolio that demonstrates your relevant work and expertise.

Responsibilities

• Drive the Product Development Process: Manage apparel products from initial concept through final production, ensuring timelines, quality, and costs are achieved.
• Support sample tracking, organization, and archive upkeep for the team.
• Partner with design, merchandising, and sales to translate ideas into clear, actionable plans for development and production.
• Maintain all product specifications, style details, and technical information in Centric PLM.
• Participate in fit sessions to ensure apparel meets design intent, quality standards, and customer needs.
• Communicate with vendors to ensure products are developed and manufactured to specification.
• Assist with vendor visits, factory audits, or trade show preparation when needed
• Stay current on market trends, innovations, and industry shifts to deliver competitive, on-trend apparel.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in product development, fashion design, textiles, or related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Centric PLM

Job description

Founded in 2000, FAM Brands designs, manufactures, and sells men's and women's sportswear and active wear apparel to major retailers, big box stores, and specialty boutiques across the country and throughout the world. Our portfolio of proprietary brands features Marika, Wildfox, Three Dots, and Balance Collection, while a partial list of licensing partners includes Orvis, Jessica Simpson, Eddie Bauer, and Woolrich.

With the capacity to produce over 75 million units per year, our mission continues to be making top-quality apparel accessible to everyone at an impressive value and an irresistible price.

That's the FAM Brands difference.

We're officially moving into our new HQ in Beverly Hills (August 2026)

9242 Beverly Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210

WHAT YOU'LL DO

This role is a unique blend of collaboration and execution, where you'll bring products to life through partnerships with design, merchandising, and sales teams - from concept through production.

You'll manage the product lifecycle by aligning design, merchandising, and production teams to deliver commercially successful product lines.

As the Product Manager , you'll serve as the connector across teams, ensuring products meet the highest standards of quality, value, and customer expectations:

• Drive the Product Development Process: Manage apparel products from initial concept through final production, ensuring timelines, quality, and costs are achieved. Support sample tracking, organization, and archive upkeep for the team.
• Support the Creative Process: Partner with design, merchandising, and sales to translate ideas into clear, actionable plans for development and production.
• Own the Details in PLM: Maintain all product specifications, style details, and technical information in Centric PLM to ensure data accuracy at every stage.
• Perfect the Fit: Participate in fit sessions to ensure apparel meets design intent, quality standards, and customer needs.
• Vendor Collaboration: Communicate with vendors to ensure products are developed and manufactured to specification, resolving challenges as they arise. Assist with vendor visits, factory audits, or trade show preparation when needed
• Trend Insights: Stay current on market trends, innovations, and industry shifts to help deliver competitive, on-trend apparel to our partners.
• Technical Expertise: Develop and refine tech packs, specs, and technical drawings that serve as the blueprint for production success.

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TEAM

• Bachelor's degree in product development, fashion design, textiles, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in apparel product development and/or production.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for technical design needs.
• Strong experience working with PLM systems - Centric PLM experience is a big plus.
• Excellent collaboration skills to partner effectively across design, sales, merchandising, and vendors.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in mass market or licensed brands is a bonus but not required.
• A portfolio that demonstrates your relevant work and expertise.

WHY JOIN US?

• See Your Impact: Play a key role in delivering apparel to leading retailers and millions of customers.
• Dynamic Collaboration: Partner with a cross-functional team to bring designs to life while managing the execution process.
• Growth Opportunities: Join a fast-paced, growing division with opportunities to expand your skills and expertise.
• Hands-On Experience: Gain full exposure to the product lifecycle - from concept through production - for major retail partners.
• Strong Culture: Work in a collaborative, results-oriented environment that values hard work and innovation.

COMPENSATION

At FAM Brands, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation. Salary ranges for positions are based on job level, location, and market data. We offer competitive benefits and are dedicated to equal pay for equal work. Specific salary offers depend on each candidate's qualifications and experience. FAM Brands also offers all employees participation in our annual bonus program (Non-Sales) or commission program (Sales).

Compensation Range
$100,000 - $115,000 USD

Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunities & Diversity

FAM Brands is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termi