Associate Manager, Product Development & Production - Sweaters

N23 Premium Brands Opco LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Career mobility

Volunteer opportunities

Medical, dental, vision insurance

EAP

Paid time off

Job summary

KnitWell Group is seeking an Associate Manager of Product Development & Production for its LOFT brand portfolio in New York. You will help drive seasonal development from design to production, ensuring alignment with the sourcing strategy and financial goals while maintaining product integrity.

You will collaborate cross-functionally with overseas teams, manage POs, calendars, and testing, and contribute to a fast-paced, team-driven environment in Times Square, NYC.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in Production.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational abilities.
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible/adaptable in a fast-paced environment; team oriented.
• Knowledge of sweater yarns, gauges, stitches and construction preferred.
• Ability to cost engineer a sweater from yarn development through production.

Responsibilities

• Assist to achieve seasonal IMU aligned to corporate financial objectives.
• Support manager to establish target costs; work with overseas counterparts on negotiations.
• Maintain Bamboo Rose system.
• Manage deliverables to ensure POs are released on time.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to keep samples on schedule.
• Prepare and assist with the pre-classification process.
• Manage style time and action calendar and bulk fabric commitments.
• Request and track development testing; partner with product integrity on results.
• Create and maintain seasonal recap charts.
• Maintain departmental files within sourcing systems.
• Build collaborative relationships with cross-functional teammates.
• Attend weekly fit and cross-functional meetings; daily overseas communications.
• Manage a Sourcing Coordinator; handle other duties as assigned.

Skills

Detail oriented

Analytical skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team oriented

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Gsuite

Cloud PLM

Job description

About us

LOFT creates modern, feminine, versatile clothing for women with one common style goal: to look and feel confident wherever the day takes them. We empower women to find their authentic self-expression because feeling like yourself is always in style. Here at LOFT, we're busy styling the careers and supporting the lives of everyday optimists just like you. Express your authentic self and experience endless inspiration, all while enjoying the opportunities and benefits that help you get the most from your career, life, and wardrobe.

About the role

The Associate Manager of Product Development & Production assists in the process from seasonal development of product, through to the manufacturing process in alignment with the divisional sourcing strategy. Ensures design vision and product integrity standards are met while adhering to the Product Lifecycle Calendar and meeting financial goals. Champions the company's values & practices by maintaining effective collaborative relationships.

Responsibilities

• The impact you can have Assists to achieve seasonal IMU aligned to the corporate financial objectives.
• Supports manager to establish target costs, work with overseas counterparts to assist with negotiations.
• Maintains Bamboo Rose system.
• Manages deliverables to ensure purchase orders are released on time.
• Manages deliverables with the cross functional team to ensure samples are on schedule.
• Prepares and assists with the pre-classification process.
• Manages style time and action calendar and bulk fabric commitments.
• Requests and tracks development testing and partners with product integrity team on test results.
• Creates and maintains seasonal re-cap charts.
• Maintains departmental files within the sourcing systems.
• Builds collaborative relationships with the cross functional team members.
• Attend weekly fit and cross-functional meetings.
• Daily correspondence with overseas offices.
• Manage a Sourcing Coordinator.
• Handles other responsibilities and projects, as assigned.

You’ll bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree, in a related field of study, or equivalent functional experience.
• Min 2-3 years’ experience in Production.
• Detail oriented, with strong organizational capabilities.
• Strong analytical, verbal and written communication skills.
• Flexible/adaptable in a fast-paced environment.
• Team oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications, Gsuite, and cloud-based PLM systems.
• Knowledge in sweater yarn, gauges, stitches and sweater specific construction preferred.
• The candidate needs to be able to cost engineer a sweater from yarn development through the production process.

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies.
• Support for your individual development plus opportunities for career mobility within our family of brands.
• A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities.
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(K)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays

Compensation & Benefits

• Hybrid: This position works in a hybrid model, with required days worked in the KnitWell Group office location in New York, NY as defined by business needs.
• The target salary range for this role is: $65,000 - $71,000
• Any job offer will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

Location & Employment Type

• Location: Times Square Tower-ANN-New York, NY 10036
• Position Type: Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.

Company

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful. Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.