On-Site Apparel Product Development Lead

Kith Retail LLC; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Kith is seeking a Product Development Manager, SMU in Williamsburg, NY to lead end-to-end development for apparel and graphics, ensuring margins, quality, design intent, and calendar milestones are achieved. This role requires strong organizational skills and proactive communication in a fast-paced environment.

You will oversee the seasonal development pipeline, mentor the Product Development Associate and Assistant, and partner with Design, Production, and cross-functional teams to maintain

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of product development experience.
• Experience in men's apparel development preferred.
• Deep understanding of garment construction, fit, costing, fabric development, and global sourcing/manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily direction, coaching, and performance management for the development team.
• Identify operational gaps and implement process improvements to enhance transparency and cross-functional alignment.
• Manage the product lifecycle from sketch through pre-production samples with Design, Production, and partners.
• Review weekly progression with Design and Materials teams, ensuring timelines, fabrics, trims, and allocations meet targets.
• Own development trials for new techniques, materials, or constructions each season.
• Oversee trim, lining, denim, and yarn libraries across factories.
• Ensure accuracy of tech packs, BOMs, costing sheets, and style data in PLM and systems.
• Manage seasonal trim development including tracking and reviewing TDS for accuracy.
• Maintain complete product data in PLM and internal systems.
• Build and maintain seasonal WIP with confirmed collections.
• Lead cross-functional meetings to align priorities and resolve roadblocks.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication

Detail-oriented

Tools

PLM systems

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Kith is seeking a Product Development Manager, SMU in Williamsburg, NY to lead end-to-end development for apparel and graphics, ensuring margins, quality, design intent, and calendar milestones are achieved. This role requires strong organizational skills and proactive communication in a fast-paced environment.

You will oversee the seasonal development pipeline, mentor the Product Development Associate and Assistant, and partner with Design, Production, and cross-functional teams to maintain