Associate Product Development Manager

Talbots; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Career mobility

Volunteer opportunities

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

KnitWell Group in New York is seeking an Associate Product Development Manager to own and drive the product development process across woven tops, dresses, and skirts.

You will collaborate with Design and Sourcing to balance aesthetics, cost, and production feasibility while coordinating with overseas partners and managing PLM updates. A strong background in woven fabrics and PLM systems is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 4+ years in Product Development or Sourcing.
• Extensive knowledge of woven and tailored products.
• Strong MS Office, Excel and PLM skills.
• Experience with Bamboo Rose PLM and Adobe Illustrator is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Own and drive the product development process from concept to bulk production.
• Collaborate with Design and Sourcing to meet aesthetic and cost targets.
• Sourcing of raw materials and trims; manage tech packs.
• Track samples, prototypes, and approvals; update PLM.
• Coordinate with overseas partners and attend key meetings.

Skills

Product development

Sourcing

PLM

Excel

Bamboo Rose

Adobe Illustrator

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Detail orientation

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PLM system

Microsoft Teams

Bamboo Rose PLM

Adobe Illustrator

Job description

About Us

Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that’s both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and can enhance an already thriving culture. With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.

About Us

Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that’s both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and can enhance an already thriving culture. With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.

About The Role

The Associate Product Development Manager will Own and drive product development process to achieve brand appropriate designs through collaboration with cross functional teams and agents/vendors. The Associate Manager will work with cross-functional partners to support the woven tops, dresses, and skirts categories.

The impact you can have

• Possess raw material knowledge (fabric/trim), product knowledge and have ability to create solutions relating to cost, time, capacity, and quality standards.
• Partner with Design and Sourcing from inception throughout development ensuring product details meet aesthetic/cost direction as well as bulk production criteria within the timeline.
• Work with Design to assist in the sourcing of raw materials (trims and factory sourced garment packages); understanding aesthetic and optimizing costs.
• Request and track tailoring samples/protos/mockups/washes/ new trims
• Enter raw material information in product life management system (Bamboo Rose) for both trims and fabrics.
• Create and maintain seasonal allocation charts to streamline supplier selection and allocation processes.
• Invite offices / vendors in PLM to view the tech packs after reviewing allocation. Address and resolve vendor inquiries relating to initial TP release.
• Manage style changes and open issues throughout product development process. Update PLM to incorporate all changes post initial tech pack creation except the creation of artwork or brand new styles
• Order and organize line presentation samples, track deliveries, troubleshoot delays, manage risk and ensure sample accuracy once received. Communicate concerns with cross-functional teams
• Attend and collaborate in various key business meetings to support product development by making necessary updates in PLM and communicating to our overseas partners.

You’ll bring to the role

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• 4+ years’ experience in Product Development or Sourcing
• Extensive product knowledge woven products and tailored products.
• In depth product knowledge of raw material and garment construction
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft office, Excel, and PLM system. Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams, Bamboo Rose PLM, Adobe illustrator, a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented with strong organizational capabilities.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and divisions.
• Flexible/adaptable in a fast-paced environment

Benefits At KnitWell Group

• 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 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) retirement*
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Time off – paid time off & holidays*
• The target salary range for this role is: $80,000
• 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.

Applicants to this position must be authorized to work for any employer in the US without sponsorship. We are not providing sponsorship for this position.

This position works in a hybrid model, with four days per week worked in the NYC office location and one day per week worked remotely.

Location

New York Office

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.