Yarn Collection Product Lead (Hybrid)

Crafts Group; Fort Worth, Dallas (TX, TX); Híbrido; USD 70.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Local Crafts, based in Fort Worth, Texas, is seeking a Product Development Manager to lead yarn collection development from concept to retail launch. The role focuses on pattern design, grading, charting and technical editing, with strong yarn knowledge and quality control.

The position sits within the Product Development and Design team, serving as the bridge to mills, designers, e-commerce, marketing and retail. Hybrid on-site work in Grand Prairie, TX is required.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in Textiles, Knitwear Design or a related field.
• 3+ years of project management in product development, creative or textile environments.
• Ability to design and write original knitting patterns, including grading and charting; crochet knowledge appreciated.
• Hands-on knowledge of yarn and fiber types, yarn construction, spinning and production processes.
• Strong supplier communication and negotiation skills and experience with domestic/international suppliers.
• Experience coordinating designers, vendors and marketing stakeholders on cross-functional projects.

Responsabilidades

• Own the development calendar from concept through retail launch across multiple yarn collections.
• Design and author original knitting patterns, including size grading and charting; perform technical editing.
• Research yarn fiber types, blends and construction; collaborate with mills to test samples.
• Manage quality reviews for yarn batches and patterns; ensure accuracy before publication.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams—designers, e-commerce, marketing and retail—around launches.
• Maintain project documentation and supplier records with meticulous attention to detail.

Conocimientos

Project management

Pattern design

Technical editing

yarn knowledge

Negotiation

Cross-functional communication

Hand knitting

Crochet pattern development

Documentation and records

Team collaboration tools

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Textiles, Knitwear Design or related field

Herramientas

Asana

Slack

Basecamp

Adobe

Descripción del empleo

Local Crafts, based in Fort Worth, Texas, is seeking a Product Development Manager to lead yarn collection development from concept to retail launch. The role focuses on pattern design, grading, charting and technical editing, with strong yarn knowledge and quality control.

The position sits within the Product Development and Design team, serving as the bridge to mills, designers, e-commerce, marketing and retail. Hybrid on-site work in Grand Prairie, TX is required.