Product Development Manager
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Nashville, TN
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Posted March 28, 2026
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Responsibilities
- Build product in partnership with design, that achieves aesthetic, quality and cost requirements against brand standards
- Lead sample and development tracking, and ensures that materials are reviewed by design team in a timely manner and comments are sent promptly
- Update seasonal development WIP (work in progress) charts and communicates any open issues with the team on a daily basis
- Communicate daily with our Los Angeles sewing room to ensure proper and efficient development workflow
- Coordinate with technical designer to ensure necessary updates are made to construction details and patterns
- Manage the Product Development Coordinator position, ensuring raw material POs are placed and tracked and accurate BOMs are maintained for each product
- Create accurate cost profiles for all samples, working with vendor partners to find alternative options when necessary to hit margin targets
- Leverage process knowledge and leadership experience to troubleshoot and resolve issues that may require an innovative approach
- Travel to factories and vendor partners to work with technical teams and to advance fit, quality, washes and timelines
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This is a full-time, in-person role based in Nashville, TN, and will report to the Direction of Design and Product Development.
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Requirements
- Ability to see the ‘big picture’ while managing details and juggling multiple projects and seasons concurrently
- Must be an inspiring team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
- At least 6 years of experience in product development, preferably with domestic factories.
- Proficiency with pc software including Microsoft Office & PLM systems
- for onsite jobs
Preferred Skills
- At least 6 years of experience in product development, preferably with domestic factories.
- Fluency in Spanish not required, but a plus
Education
- (Not required) – Have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combo of education and experience
We are seeking an experienced product developer to join our Design & Development team. This person will oversee all aspects of the development process including raw material procurement, prototype execution, and wash direction. The Product Development Manager will also be responsible for a smooth transition from development to production stage of each style, communicating clearly with the production team on all details.
This is a full-time, in-person role based in Nashville, TN, and will report to the Direction of Design and Product Development. This position will directly manage the Product Development Coordinator and will also work closely with our tech designer, production team, and design team in Nashville, and sewing facility in Los Angeles.
Responsibilities:
Build product in partnership with design, that achieves aesthetic, quality and cost requirements against brand standards
Lead sample and development tracking, and ensures that materials are reviewed by design team in a timely manner and comments are sent promptly
Update seasonal development WIP (work in progress) charts and communicates any open issues with the team on a daily basis
Communicate daily with our Los Angeles sewing room to ensure proper and efficient development workflow
Coordinate with technical designer to ensure necessary updates are made to construction details and patterns
Manage the Product Development Coordinator position, ensuring raw material POs are placed and tracked and accurate BOMs are maintained for each product
Create accurate cost profiles for all samples, working with vendor partners to find alternative options when necessary to hit margin targets
Leverage process knowledge and leadership experience to troubleshoot and resolve issues that may require an innovative approach
Travel to factories and vendor partners to work with technical teams and to advance fit, quality, washes and timelines
Qualifications:
Ability to see the ‘big picture’ while managing details and juggling multiple projects and seasons concurrently
Must be an inspiring team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
Have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combo of education and experience
At least 6 years of experience in product development, preferably with domestic factories.
Proficiency with pc software including Microsoft Office & PLM systems
Fluency in Spanish not required, but a plus
for onsite jobs
This is a full-time, in-person role based in Nashville, TN, and will report to the Direction of Design and Product Development. This position will directly manage the Product Development Coordinator and will also work closely with our tech designer, production team, and design team in Nashville, and sewing facility in Los Angeles.
Responsibilities:
Build product in partnership with design, that achieves aesthetic, quality and cost requirements against brand standards
Lead sample and development tracking, and ensures that materials are reviewed by design team in a timely manner and comments are sent promptly
Update seasonal development WIP (work in progress) charts and communicates any open issues with the team on a daily basis
Communicate daily with our Los Angeles sewing room to ensure proper and efficient development workflow
Coordinate with technical designer to ensure necessary updates are made to construction details and patterns
Manage the Product Development Coordinator position, ensuring raw material POs are placed and tracked and accurate BOMs are maintained for each product
Create accurate cost profiles for all samples, working with vendor partners to find alternative options when necessary to hit margin targets
Leverage process knowledge and leadership experience to troubleshoot and resolve issues that may require an innovative approach
Travel to factories and vendor partners to work with technical teams and to advance fit, quality, washes and timelines
Qualifications:
Ability to see the ‘big picture’ while managing details and juggling multiple projects and seasons concurrently
Must be an inspiring team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
Have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combo of education and experience
At least 6 years of experience in product development, preferably with domestic factories.
Proficiency with pc software including Microsoft Office & PLM systems
Fluency in Spanish not required, but a plus
for onsite jobs