Senior Apparel Product Development Manager
Free People
14 days+
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Job summary
Free People is looking for a Senior Product Development Manager in Philadelphia to lead product commercialization from handoff to bulk production. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional partners and managing development calendars. Candidates should have 12 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and strong knowledge of garment construction. Benefits include health insurance, retirement savings, and employee discounts, making this a great opportunity for a dedicated professional eager for new challenges.
Qualifications
- 12 years of experience with background in garment wash & dyeing.
- Strong understanding of functional garment construction, fabric performance, and technical specifications.
- Ability to anticipate category business needs, and develop creative, long-term solutions.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with Design, Buying, and external partners to execute product development.
- Analyze cost breakdowns and manage costing data in PLM.
- Manage multi-season development calendars tracking seasonal product development progress.
Skills
Strong knowledge of global sourcing
Attention to detail
Strong organizational skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proactive problem solving
Ability to manage changing priorities
Education
Bachelor’s degree in Apparel Design, Product Development, Textile Science, or related field
Tools
Microsoft Office
Adobe software
PLM systems
Job description
Free People is looking for a Senior Product Development Manager in Philadelphia to lead product commercialization from handoff to bulk production. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional partners and managing development calendars. Candidates should have 12 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, and strong knowledge of garment construction. Benefits include health insurance, retirement savings, and employee discounts, making this a great opportunity for a dedicated professional eager for new challenges.
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