On-Site Apparel Product Development Lead

Kith Retail LLC

United States

On-site

USD 100,000 - 120,000

Full time

6 days ago
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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

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