Atelier Manager (Temporary) - Carolina Herrera (Fashion)

Puig SL; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning and development opportunities

Entrepreneurial and creative work culture

Competitive compensation & benefits package

Job summary

PUIG Deutschland GmbH in New York is seeking a Product Development & Atelier Manager to oversee the development of garments and ensure quality standards are met. The ideal candidate will have 5-10 years of experience in product development and possess strong organization skills.

Responsibilities include managing sample making, overseeing fabric distribution, and enhancing workflow in the atelier. The role offers a competitive salary range of $100,000 - $115,000 USD and an engaging work environment.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Product Development.
• Strong organization and attention to details.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the development of garments and ensure quality standards.
• Maintain seasonal development calendar and track milestones.
• Manage factory sample making and oversee fabric distribution.

Skills

Product Development

Organization

Communication Skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Excel

Education

College degree or relevant experience in Product Development

Tools

GCS

RLM

PLM

Job description

Location: New York, NY, US

Team: Design & Creation

Job type: Temporary

Puig is a major player in the worldwide fashion and beauty industry. We have a wide portfolio of well-known luxury brands across fashion, fragrance, makeup, skincare, and wellness. Founded more than 100 years ago, Puig is a family‑owned company with a long‑term commitment to our brands and stakeholders.

The Opportunity

The Product Development & Atelier Manager will coordinate the development of garments and ensure that patterns and samples meet our quality and design standards.

What you'll get to do

• Maintain seasonal development calendar and track milestones to ensure fittings, sample reviews, and final approvals are completed on time.
• Attend fittings and take notes and photos to distribute to patternmakers, Tech Design, and factories.
• Manage factory sample making and distribute materials, cut tickets, BOMs, as needed.
• Oversee the distribution of seasonal fabrics and monitor fabric deadlines.
• Assist in maintaining seasonal WIP report chart following daily design updates.
• Oversee hand‑off all developments to production team, including passing cut sheets and maintaining BOM records for each style.
• Issue development POs and build BOMs using PLM system.
• Receive, review, and approve factory invoices and track seasonal budget.
• Assist with all tasks related to show/shoot preparation and market preparation.
• Manage workflow of patterns, samples, and alterations in the atelier based on seasonal deliverables.
• Optimize resource allocation and manage the atelier's day‑to‑day operations to maximize productivity.
• Oversee materials inventory and equipment maintenance. Organize replenishment of supplies and repairs as needed.
• Oversee handoffs from design to patternmakers and provide technical expertise in construction and finishings. Act as a liaison between patternmakers and design throughout development.
• Implement and maintain quality control standards for both patterns and finished garments. Ensure that all patterns and samples meet the brand’s quality criteria.
• Source and onboard freelance staff as needed.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, and workplace safety standards.

We'd love to meet you if you have

• College degree or relevant experience in Product Development.
• 5-10 years of experience in Product Development.
• Strong organization and attention to details.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to multitask.
• Experience with product management systems such as GCS, RLM, PLM.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

A reasonable estimate of the current salary is $100,000-$115,000 USD.

A few things you'll love about us

• An entrepreneurial, creative and welcoming work culture.
• A range of learning and development opportunities.
• An international company with plenty of opportunities to grow.
• A competitive compensation & benefits package.

Puig is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.