Product Development Lead - Fashion Accessories

The Talbots LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Career development support

Time off & holidays

Medical, dental, vision insurance & 4?

Job summary

KnitWell Group seeks an Associate Product Development Manager to own and drive the product development process from concept to delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams and agents/vendors. You will support the Sr.

Manager across all lifecycle stages of products, ensuring timely and accurate handoffs. This role is based in New York with a hybrid work model (four days in the NYC office and one day remote).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• 4+ years’ experience in Product Development or Sourcing Accessories is a plus.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Office, Excel, and PLM system.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Teams, Bamboo Rose PLM, Adobe Illustrator, a plus.

Responsibilities

• Daily communication with internal and external business partners.
• Set up fit, confirmation samples and other sample reviews for seasonal approvals.
• Track, receive, unpack, distribute, and ship packages through the product life cycle.
• Weekly review of Work in Progress (WIP) Manufacturing Reports with Sr. Manager and partners.
• Assist in costing of product, cost entry, and maintenance of cost summaries.
• Verify technical design packets with manager and design partners for accuracy before handoff to overseas agents.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Collaborative mindset

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Bamboo Rose PLM

Adobe Illustrator

Excel

Job description

KnitWell Group seeks an Associate Product Development Manager to own and drive the product development process from concept to delivery, collaborating with cross-functional teams and agents/vendors. You will support the Sr.

Manager across all lifecycle stages of products, ensuring timely and accurate handoffs. This role is based in New York with a hybrid work model (four days in the NYC office and one day remote).