Manager, Product Development - Denim

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 & EAP

Job summary

True Religion is seeking a Product Development Manager, Denim to lead development and production strategy for denim categories, coordinating with Design, Merchandising, Materials, and R&D to drive execution while ensuring quality, cost targets, and on-time delivery.

The role requires 8+ years in apparel production or product development, strong supplier relationships, and a track record of improving margins and speed to market. Hybrid in El Segundo, CA with competitive compensation.

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 ability to interpret production and operational data.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions.
• Strong organizational and project management skills in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Drive the product development and production process from concept through delivery, aligning with the calendar milestones.
• Partner cross-functionally with Design, Merchandising, Materials, and R&D to meet aesthetic, quality, cost, and delivery expectations.
• Manage vendor relationships and oversee external manufacturing partners to maintain quality, cost targets, and on-time delivery.
• Monitor purchase orders, production timelines, and development milestones to proactively identify and resolve issues affecting delivery or margin.
• Develop and manage time and action calendars to ensure adherence to development and production timelines.
• Maintain key reporting including IMU tracking, style adoption, fabric projections, and fabric liability reporting.
• Partner with Merchandising to support reorder opportunities and manage delivery flow adjustments.
• Communicate production updates, risks, and changes to cross-functional partners to ensure alignment across the business.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve operational processes, speed to market, and product execution.
• Lead and develop team members while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment.

Skills

Apparel production

Sourcing

Vendor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication skills

Job description

Department: Corp HO

Location: 63001 - Denim Production Corp HO

Description

The Product Development Manager, Denim is responsible for leading the development and production strategy for our denim categories while managing key relationships with finished product suppliers and agents. This role ensures product is delivered at the highest quality, on time, and at target cost while aligning with True Religion’s sourcing strategy and brand standards. The Product Development Manager, Denim partners cross-functionally with Design, Merchandising, Materials, and R&D to drive product execution, improve margins, and deliver on seasonal business objectives. This role also leads and develops a team focused on operational excellence, product quality, and speed to market.

The Role (what You Are Accountable For)

• Drive the product development and production process from concept through delivery, ensuring alignment with the product pipeline calendar and key milestones.
• Partner cross-functionally with Design, Merchandising, Materials, and R&D to ensure product meets aesthetic, quality, cost, and delivery expectations.
• Manage vendor relationships and oversee external manufacturing partners to maintain quality standards, cost targets, and on-time delivery.
• Monitor purchase orders, production timelines, and development milestones to proactively identify and resolve issues that may impact delivery or margin.
• Develop and manage time and action calendars to ensure adherence to development and production timelines.
• Maintain key reporting including IMU tracking, style adoption, fabric projections, and fabric liability reporting.
• Partner with Merchandising to support reorder opportunities and manage delivery flow adjustments as needed.
• Communicate production updates, risks, and changes to cross-functional partners to ensure alignment across the business.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve operational processes, speed to market, and product execution.
• Lead and develop team members while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment.

You Are:

A strategic and detail-oriented product development leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You bring strong knowledge of apparel production and sourcing and understand how to balance cost, quality, and delivery timelines. You are a proactive problem-solver who anticipates issues and drives solutions while maintaining strong vendor and cross-functional relationships. Organized, analytical, and adaptable, you communicate effectively across teams and lead with a collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset.

Required Minimum Experience

• 8+ years of experience in apparel production, sourcing, or product development roles 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

Additional Role Information

• Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this role is $90,000 – $120,000. This is a full-time, exempt position. This range represents the low and high ends of the expected base salary range for this role based on the applicable location. True Religion reasonably expects to pay within this range in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and internal equity.
• Perks: We offer a mix of benefits and perks to support our employees at work and beyond, including health benefits, a 401(k) with employer match, merchandise discounts, commuter benefits, wellness & employee assistance programs, and more.
• Work Model: This role is based in El Segundo, CA, and follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation of in-office presence on designated days to support collaboration and business needs.
• Employment Eligibility: Employment with True Religion is contingent upon meeting applicable employment eligibility requirements.

True Religion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Applicable law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require accommodation, and we will make appropriate arrangements. You can contact us at [e-mail] with these requests.