Denim Product Dev Lead — Hybrid, El Segundo

True Religion; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with employer match

Merchandise discounts

Commuter benefits

Wellness & Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

True Religion is seeking a seasoned Product Development Manager, Denim, to lead development and production strategy for denim categories. You will manage supplier relationships, align with brand standards, and drive on-time delivery while optimizing cost and quality.

You will partner with Design, Merchandising, Materials, and R&D to execute the product pipeline and mentor a high-performing team. The role requires 8+ years in apparel production or product development, strong vendor management,

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in apparel production, sourcing, or product development with increasing responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of apparel manufacturing, fabric and garment construction, and production lifecycle timelines.
• Experience managing vendor relationships and overseeing production timelines and delivery execution.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret production and operational data.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive decisions across multiple functions.
• Strong organizational and project management skills in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive product development and production process from concept through delivery, ensuring alignment with calendar and milestones.
• Partner cross-functionally to ensure product meets aesthetic, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Manage vendor relationships and oversee external manufacturing partners for quality, cost, and on-time delivery.
• Monitor purchase orders, production timelines, and milestones to identify and resolve issues impacting delivery or margin.
• Develop and manage time and action calendars to ensure adherence to timelines.
• Maintain reporting including IMU tracking, style adoption, fabric projections, and fabric liability reporting.
• Support reorder opportunities and manage delivery flow adjustments with Merchandising.
• Communicate production updates, risks, and changes to cross-functional partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, speed to market, and product execution.
• Lead and develop team members in a collaborative, accountable environment.

Skills

Apparel production

Sourcing

Product development

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Job description

True Religion is seeking a seasoned Product Development Manager, Denim, to lead development and production strategy for denim categories. You will manage supplier relationships, align with brand standards, and drive on-time delivery while optimizing cost and quality.

You will partner with Design, Merchandising, Materials, and R&D to execute the product pipeline and mentor a high-performing team. The role requires 8+ years in apparel production or product development, strong vendor management,