Product Manager

Lucky Brand; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid vacation/holidays

401(k) Savings Plan with company match

Associate discount on merchandise

Job summary

Lucky Brand seeks a Product Manager to lead end-to-end knit product development in collaboration with Merchandising, Design, and Technical Design teams. You will drive milestones from concept through production readiness, coordinating cross-functional partners and global suppliers to optimize cost, quality, and speed to market.

Ideal candidates have 4–6 years in product development, sourcing, or production within apparel, with strong organizational and communication skills and a willingness to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in fashion merchandising, product development, business, or equivalent experience.
• 4–6 years of experience in product development, sourcing, or production in retail apparel.
• Experience with Discounters and Clubs business preferred.
• Knowledge of product development process and apparel lifecycle.
• Strong cross-functional coordination and time management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; PLM experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end seasonal product development from concept to production readiness.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Design, Technical Design, fabric, and suppliers to hit milestones.
• Manage development calendar, costings, samples, and deliverables.
• Communicate with internal teams and global suppliers to ensure timely execution.
• Monitor risks to quality, cost, or timing and propose solutions.
• Maintain product specs, development details, and approvals in PLM and systems.
• Prepare development reports and status updates for milestone reviews.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Product development process

Costing

Project management

Communication skills

Time management

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

PLM systems

Job description

Overview

The Product Manager- Lucky Brands, in partnership with cross-functional teams (Merchandising, Design, Technical Design), manages the end-to-end product development and production process for Aeropostale Knits. The Product Manager proactively identifies opportunities to elevate product quality, achieve category financial objectives, improve speed to market, and enhance operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manages the end-to-end seasonal product development process from concept approval through production readiness.
• Partner with Merchandising, Design, Technical Design, Fabric, and suppliers to ensure product development milestones are achieved on time.
• Manage the seasonal development calendar and production T&A, proactively tracking samples, fit approvals, materials, costing, and key deliverables.
• Manage day-to-day communication with internal cross-functional teams and global suppliers to support timely execution and issue resolution.
• Manage development progress, identify risks to quality, cost, or timing, and escalation issues with recommended solutions.
• Cost engineer with expertise in product costing, fabric analysis, and garment construction, enabling accurate cost management and margin optimization.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with global suppliers.
• Communicate product requirements, quality expectations, calendar milestones, and delivery standards to suppliers.
• Monitor supplier performance and proactively resolve issues related to development, quality, costing, or production readiness.
• Ensure all product specifications, development details, and approvals are accurately maintained within PLM and related business systems.
• Prepare product development reports, meeting materials, and status updates to support milestone reviews and cross-functional decision-making.

Support the Director in executing seasonal product strategies and achieving category financial, quality, and delivery objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Product Development, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 4-6 years of experience in Product Development, Sourcing, or Production within a retail, wholesale apparel organization.
• Experience handling Discounters and Clubs business a preference.
• Knowledge of the product development process and apparel product lifecycle.
• Ability to effectively manage and coordinate multiple cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives and deliver results on schedule.
• Strong organizational, time management, and follow-up skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong understanding of costing, sourcing, and production processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook; experience with PLM systems is preferred.
• Self-motivated, collaborative, and eager to learn in a team-oriented environment.
• Ability to travel as business needs require.
• Adhere to the company's hybrid work policy and maintain regular in-office presence to support collaboration and team engagement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You GetEnjoy a rewarding career at Catalyst, where we offer a competitive benefits package, a vibrant work environment, and the opportunity to make a difference with America's most iconic retail brands.

• Generous benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance starting on day one, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, and an associate discount on merchandise across all Catalyst Brands.
• Opportunities for growth and development: We are committed to helping our employees grow their careers and develop their skills. We offer a variety