Product Development Manager, Apparel, Accessories & Trim

Bandit Running, Inc.; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Comprehensive health, dental, vision

Flexible PTO

In-office role in Brooklyn

Job summary

Bandit Running, Inc. is seeking a Product Development Manager for Apparel, Accessories & Trim to guide the full-cycle development and production process across trims, labels, and related components.

You will collaborate with Design, Raw Materials, Pre-Production, and Production teams to drive the global production strategy from sourcing to delivery. The role is based in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, and requires 5+ years in accessories/apparel sourcing or development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years in accessories/apparel sourcing, development, or production.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking abilities.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.
• Existing relationships with mills, factories, and suppliers.
• Process-first mindset with adaptability to evolving supply chains.

Responsibilities

• Lead seasonal trim sourcing and development across labels, hangtags, and tapings.
• Oversee seasonal trim testing with suppliers to fix issues early.
• Support material testing, inventory, and fabric library records.
• Maintain material data in product management systems.
• Manage lab-dip requests end-to-end from design to production approval.
• Track development with Product Development tools across cycle.
• Coordinate daily with domestic and global vendors to meet timelines.
• Support cost reviews and reverse engineering strategies.
• Flag production issues affecting quality and delivery timing.
• Collaborate with Design, Tech, and cross-functional teams.
• Monitor calendar milestones and flag changes proactively.
• Present at seasonal development and production milestone meetings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Vendor relationships

Job description

Bandit Running is a pioneering technical performance brand committed to creating innovative, high-quality apparel & gear for goal-driven runners. Our mission to “Evolve Running” guides everything we do, always putting the needs of the global running community first. As the fastest-growing brand in the sport, we challenge conventional brand-building norms, prioritizing an extremely high-bar for disruptive excellence across product, experiences & content. Our vision is to build an enduring, iconic brand that breaks down barriers & inspires greater passion & participation in the sport we love.

We're seeking a Product Development Manager, Apparel, Accessories & Trim to support the execution of Bandit's global production strategy across the accessories and trim categories. Reporting to the Senior Raw Materials Manager, this role owns the full-cycle development and production process, from sourcing execution through delivery, while partnering closely with Design, Raw Materials, Pre-Production, and Production.

Apparel & Trim Product Development

• Execute seasonal trim sourcing and development across all categories (labels, hangtags, tapings)
• Manage seasonal trim testing, partnering with suppliers to flag and resolve issues early
• Support the Senior Raw Materials Manager on sample yardage inventory, fabric testing, counter-sourcing, and fabric library records
• Maintain accurate seasonal material information in product management systems
• Manage seasonal lab-dip requests end to end, from design handoff through production approval
• Own and maintain Product Development tracking tools across the full development cycle
• Communicate daily with domestic and global vendors to keep timelines on track
• Support costing reviews, including reverse engineering strategies, as directed by department goals
• Flag and help resolve production issues specific to trim and fabric to protect quality and delivery timing
• Collaborate with Design, Tech, and cross-functional partners to execute product strategy
• Manage tasks against the seasonal calendar and flag needed changes proactively
• Participate in and present at seasonal development and production milestone meetings

What We're Looking For

• 5+ years in accessories and/or apparel sourcing, development, or production
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Sharp critical thinking and problem-solving instincts
• Comfort operating in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
• Existing relationships with mills, factories, and suppliers
• A process-first mindset, with the flexibility to adapt as the supply chain evolves

• This is a full-time, in-office role based in our Greenpoint, Brooklyn headquarters
• Competitive base salary + equity
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits and flexible PTO
• Rocket-ship level momentum with a career-defining opportunity at-hand

At Bandit, we’re building an incredible culture rooted in our three core values—Trust, Empathy, & Excellence. We believe that in order to build the best team, our baseline is an environment where everyone can bring their full & authentic selves to the table. We are committed to fair hiring practices where we hire team members for their potential & advocate for diversity, equity, & inclusion. We do not discriminate based on your race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, military service eligibility, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

Salary: $100,000-$120,000 + equity.