Product Development Manager

24 Seven Talent; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent seeks an experienced Product Development Manager to lead apparel development from concept through production. You will partner with Design, Fabric R&D, Production, Technical Design, Sourcing, and vendor teams to deliver high-quality products on schedule and within cost targets.

You will translate concepts into manufacturable prototypes, manage calendars and BOM accuracy, review samples for craftsmanship, and identify cost-saving alternatives while mentoring junior team members.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of product development experience in apparel.
• Strong knowledge of materials, trims, garment construction, and manufacturing.
• Experience translating design concepts into manufacturable products.
• Proficiency with PLM systems, BOM management, version control, and development data.
• Experience with cost engineering and identifying feasible construction alternatives.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to independently manage large projects or seasonal development cycles while mentoring junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Translate design direction into executable prototypes with guidance on construction, materials, trims, and finishes.
• Manage seasonal development calendars, milestone tracking, prototype delivery, BOM accuracy, approvals, and data integrity.
• Review samples for craftsmanship, accuracy, and adherence to specifications; resolve construction and fit issues with technical partners.
• Identify cost-conscious material or construction alternatives to preserve quality and margin.
• Partner with vendors on development timelines, materials, prototype expectations, and day-to-day execution.
• Proactively address supply-chain disruptions, development risks, and changing cost or material commitments.
• Collaborate across Design, Sourcing, Technical Design, Planning, and Merchandising for aligned, timely execution.
• Coach junior developers and promote consistent processes, communication, and technical rigor.

Skills

Years of experience

Materials & trims knowledge

Garment construction

PLM systems

BOM management

Version control

Cost engineering

Negotiation & communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Tools

Development data

Job description

Leading apparel and lifestyle brand, is seeking an experienced Product Development Manager to lead product creation from concept through production. This role partners closely with Design, Fabric R&D, Production, Technical Design, Sourcing, and vendor partners to deliver high-quality, commercially viable products on schedule and within cost targets.

What You’ll Do

• Translate design direction into executable prototypes, with clear guidance on construction, materials, trims, and finishes.
• Manage seasonal development calendars, milestone tracking, prototype delivery, BOM accuracy, approvals, and product data integrity.
• Review samples for craftsmanship, accuracy, and adherence to specifications; resolve construction and fit issues with technical partners.
• Identify cost-conscious material or construction alternatives that preserve product quality and support margin goals.
• Partner with vendors on development timelines, materials, prototype expectations, and day-to-day execution.
• Proactively address supply-chain disruptions, development risks, and changing cost or material commitments.
• Collaborate across Design, Sourcing, Technical Design, Planning, and Merchandising to ensure aligned, timely execution.
• Coach junior developers and promote consistent processes, communication, and technical rigor.

What You Bring

• 5–7 years of product development or product creation experience in apparel or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of materials, trims, garment construction, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience translating design concepts into manufacturable products.
• Proficiency with PLM systems, BOM management, version control, and development data.
• Experience with cost engineering and identifying feasible construction alternatives.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to independently manage large projects or seasonal development cycles while mentoring junior team members.