Product Development Manager

Fwrd; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 117,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50%+ retail discounts

Free weekly lunches

Company parties

Job summary

REVOLVE’s Owned Brand division in Los Angeles is seeking a Product Development Manager to oversee the design and execution of the product development process. You will lead a current team of developers and coordinate with vendors to ensure on-time launches across multiple brands.

The role demands senior-level organization, deep knowledge of garment construction, cost targeting, and calendar management in a fast-paced environment. Travel to overseas vendors is required.

Qualifications

• Degree in apparel manufacturing, product development or apparel design related field.
• 9+ years in a product development role or related field.
• 3+ years in a managerial or leadership role.
• Experience with costing and overseas vendor communication.
• Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and knowledge of CAD a plus but not required.
• Excellent computer skills including Excel and Google applications.
• In depth knowledge of fabric, apparel, materials, construction and fit.
• 5+ years in a management role.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing vendor relationships to constantly improve product.
• Lead internal and external calendar management to ensure deliveries are met.
• Manage WIPs for multiple brands or categories across product stages.
• Negotiate target FOB costs and retails to maintain margins.
• Guide team members to strengthen negotiation skills.
• Oversee all phases of the PD cycle with internal teams to meet launch dates.
• Coordinate with cross-functional departments to clarify product pipeline and on-time deliverables.
• Evolve product development processes and communicate changes clearly.
• Oversee seasonal allocations with Supply Chain and onboard new vendors.
• Lead workshops for junior team members and train on development processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Vendor management

Negotiation

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in apparel manufacturing, product development or apparel design related field

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

CAD

Excel

Google applications

Job description

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Product Development Manager

Regular Full-Time Los Angeles, CA, US

6 days ago Requisition ID: 3471

Salary Range: $117,000.00 To $125,000.00 Annually

Meet the Owned Brand division of REVOLVE:

REVOLVE is the next-generation fashion retailer for Millennial and Generation Z consumers. As a trusted, premium lifestyle brand and a go-to source for discovery and inspiration, REVOLVE delivers an engaging customer experience from a vast yet curated offering of over 45,000 products. Founded in Los Angeles in 2003 by co-CEOs, Michael Mente and Mike Karanikolas, REVOLVE’s family of brands includes their luxury offering, FWRD and a portfolio of 24 owned brands such as Lovers + Friends, Tularosa, NBD and RAYE.

The Owned Brand division within REVOLVE is an industry-leading fashion design and production house based in Los Angeles. Leveraging the power of REVOLVE’s data driven merchandising, combined with raw creative talent, results in an unparalleled ability to identify specific market niches and develop brands that each have their own identity, designed with a distinct consumer interest and personality in mind.

At REVOLVE the most successful team members have the thirst and creativity to redefine fashion retail for the 21st century, making REVOLVE the leading online retail destination targeted towards Millennial and Generation Z consumers seeking premium fashion. With a team of 1,000 strong, we are a dynamic bunch that are motivated by getting the company to the next level. It's our goal to hire high-energy, diverse, bright, creative, and flexible individuals who thrive in a fast-paced work environment [RVLV1] .

Some of the sweetest perks we offer aren’t in a typical benefit package like hefty discounts on items we carry - as in 50% or more off retail prices, free weekly lunches, and pretty rad company parties.

To take a behind the scenes look at the REVOLVE corporate lifestyle check out our Instagram @REVOLVEcareers or #lifeatrevolve.

Are you ready to set the standard for Premium apparel?

Main purpose of the Product Developer Manager role:

This is a full-time role for a senior level candidate who will utilize his or her organizational skills to oversee the development and execution of the product development process. This Manager will lead an existing team of product developers and ensure the successful execution of seasonal product development cycles/procedures that help achieve the company goals and objectives. Not only will he or she maintain a deep understanding of key productivity, costing and calendar metrics - this manager will also ensure clear communication process for such metrics. This position requires an out of the box thinker who can effectively collaborate with the existing team, outside vendors, and across all levels of the organization.

Major Responsibilities:

• Manage existing vendor relationships to constantly improve product
• Lead internal and external calendar management to ensure deliveries are met
• Manage WIPs which includes the monitoring of WIPs for all product stages for multiple brands or categories
• Strong ability to negotiate, set and approve target FOB costs and retails to ensure margins are maintained
• Provide guidance to team members on how to strengthen their negotiation skills
• Manage all phases of the PD cycle with internal teams which includes managing timelines, vendor relationships, and budgets to meet launch dates
• Integrate with cross-functional departments to ensure clarity on product pipeline and ensure on-time deliverables
• Develop and improve existing capabilities
• Partner with the Supply Chain team to oversee all seasonal allocations and to source/onboard new vendors
• Manage the overall flow of allocation, sourcing and development of high quality product amongst team members
• Continue to evolve product development processes and to communicate it thoroughly and effectively
• Assist in leading workshops for junior level team members
• Cultivate, interview and train junior members which includes refining their development process
• Travel overseas to vendors to expedite product and improve processes
• Complete ad-hoc tasks and assignments as directed by executives

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Comprehend all stages of the product development processes
• Must have the ability to handle large amount of SKUs
• Possess strong knowledge in garment construction and specifications
• Advanced knowledge of product life cycle and calendar deadlines
• Advanced knowledge of fabric, trims, quality and developments
• Advanced knowledge of garment construction and finishing
• Advanced organizational skills, attention to detail, and leadership skills
• Advanced analytical and decision making skills
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to thrive in a fast paced environment and short lead calendar (5 months)
• Advanced ability to multi-task and prioritize workload to ensure deliveries are met
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced ability to lead, manage and train multiple lower level designers and multiple brand categories
• Proactive, self-motivated, advanced knowledge of how to delegate and still meet deadlines with "get it done" attitude
• Advanced attention to detail and mistakes and problem solving skills
• Advanced leadership skills
• Must be able to able and willing to lift and carry up to 10 lbs., perform frequent repetitive finger, hand and wrist motions, as well as bending, stooping, reaching, squatting, kneeling, pushing, and pulling
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time

Minimum Qualifications:

• Degree in apparel manufacturing, product development or apparel design related field
• 9+years in a product development role or related field
• 3+ year in a managerial or leadership role
• Experience with costing and overseas vendor communication
• Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and knowledge of CAD a plus but not required
• Excellent computer skills including Excel and Google applications
• In depth knowledge of fabric, apparel, materials, construction and fit
• 5+ years in a management role

Preferred Qualifications:

• Utilize positive past vendor relationship and resources
• In depth knowledge of textiles, sourcing and development
• Ability to travel overseas once or twice a year

A successful candidate works well in a dynamic environment with minimal supervision. At REVOLVE we all roll up our sleeves to pitch-in and do whatever it takes to get the job done. Each day is a little different, it's what keeps us on our toes and excited to come to work every day.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in California, Revolve includes a reasonable estimate of the salary or hourly rate range for this role. This takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions; including but not limited to business or organizational needs, skill sets, experience and training, licensure, and certifications.

A reasonable estimate of the current base hourly/salary range is $117,000 to $125,000.