Fabric & Product Development Lead (Apparel)

G-III Apparel Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

PTO and paid holidays

Employee discounts across G-III brands

Career growth opportunities within a全球

Job summary

G-III Apparel Group is seeking a Product Development Manager in New York City to serve as the conduit between Design, Production, Vendors, and Sales/Merchandising. You will ensure sample yardage aligns with cost targets, timelines, and brand material needs while maintaining fabric data sheets and policy communication.

The ideal candidate has strong apparel construction knowledge, fabric sourcing and calendar awareness, excellent organizational skills, and a collaborative approach to

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in apparel product development.
• Bachelor's Degree.
• Knowledge of garment construction required.
• Strong skill set in Excel required; experience with PLM preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong sense of teamwork and ability to multitask.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage fabric sample yardage WIP reports daily and keep relevant teams informed of any changes.
• Execute, update and manage the communication of all new fabric and color mini batch inquiries and distribute seasonal color palette.
• Follow through communication with supplier/vendors and overseas office on materials adopted for development (such as sample yardage guidelines, fabric detail sheets, traceability and pattern copyrights).
• Work with design to populate seasonal fabric cards for design boards.
• Distribute confirmed seasonal color palettes internally, overseas office and external supply chains.
• Review all sample yardage cuttings received against color standards. Request lab-dips on any colors not executed correctly on initial sample yardage.
• Work with VP of Fabric to ensure design team has proper fabrics for the season.
• Review all invoices related to sample yardage development at the end of each season.
• PD organization: maintaining sample yardage seasonal binders and boards, tracking and logging in sample yardage references and managing incoming/outgoing color palette distribution.

Skills

Excel

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Multitask

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PLM

Job description

G-III Apparel Group is seeking a Product Development Manager in New York City to serve as the conduit between Design, Production, Vendors, and Sales/Merchandising. You will ensure sample yardage aligns with cost targets, timelines, and brand material needs while maintaining fabric data sheets and policy communication.

The ideal candidate has strong apparel construction knowledge, fabric sourcing and calendar awareness, excellent organizational skills, and a collaborative approach to