We’re looking for an experienced Product Development Manager to lead the apparel product development process from development through pre-production. This person will drive executional excellence, quality, cost discipline, and on-time delivery across every stage of development.
Role Overview:
You’ll partner closely with Design, Merchandising, Technical Design, Production, Compliance, and vendors to ensure products are delivered in line with design intent, margin targets, production requirements, and timelines.
This is a highly data-driven, metrics-heavy environment. You should be comfortable analyzing data, drawing meaningful business insights, and clearly communicating recommendations and rationale.
The team operates in a non-seasonal, weekly-drop model averaging approximately 160–200 SKUs per week. Experience managing product development at this pace and volume is essential.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Lead, coach, and develop the Product Development team, including direct people management.
- Own the product development process from development through pre-production.
- Manage the team against the development calendar to ensure on-time delivery.
- Drive team performance against KPIs and OKRs, including lead-time, margin, and allocation targets.
- Maintain execution discipline to improve development speed, accuracy, and on-time delivery.
- Identify risks, dependencies, and timing issues early, bringing clear solutions and recommendations.
- Drive product engineering that supports design intent, margin goals, and production readiness.
- Oversee day-to-day execution of the development calendar across assigned categories.
- Maintain accurate BOMs, product data, and supporting documentation throughout the development lifecycle.
- Manage sample development, approvals, and vendor communication.
- Ensure development data is complete, current, and reliable for cross-functional partners.
- Partner with Design, Merchandising, Technical Design, Production, Compliance, and suppliers.
- Support vendor accountability through clear communication, calendar adherence, and issue escalation.
- Use data and metrics to identify business insights and drive decisions.
- Lead effectively in a high-velocity, weekly-drop environment.
What You’ll Need:
- 5+ years of apparel Product Development experience.
- Proven people-management experience with at least 1–2 direct reports.
- True leadership experience; this is not an individual contributor role.
- Strong knowledge of apparel development and production processes.
- Experience owning the end-to-end product development process independently.
- Experience working in a high-volume, fast-paced product environment.
- Experience with non-seasonal and/or weekly-drop business models strongly preferred.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to turn metrics into actionable recommendations.
- Confidence explaining and defending data-driven decisions.
- Excellent attention to detail, organization, efficiency, and follow-through.
- Strong cross-functional leadership and communication skills.
- A proactive, solutions-oriented approach to problem-solving.
What Makes Someone a Strong Fit:
- 5+ years of apparel Product Development experience with direct people-management responsibility.
- Experience leading a Product Development team, not solely working as an individual contributor.
- A strong ability to turn data into business insights and recommendations.
- Experience operating at significant SKU volume and development speed.
- Comfort working within a non-seasonal, weekly-drop model.
- A track record of holding teams accountable to KPIs, timelines, and business goals.
- A proactive approach to identifying risks and bringing solutions.
- Strong cross-functional influence through expertise, data, and collaboration.
We’re looking for a highly organized, proactive Senior Associate to support domestic apparel product development from sampling through production. This person will manage sample yardage, trim requests, Recut PP processes, PLM/PIM data integrity, and sample readiness while serving as a key cross-functional partner.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own sample yardage, trim requests, and Recut PP processes end to end.
- Drive on-time fit sample completion and adherence to development timelines.
- Track priorities and milestones across assigned styles, proactively identifying risks and delays.
- Partner with Design, Merchandising, Pattern Makers, Sample Room, R&D, Purchasing, and Production.
- Maintain accurate PLM (Centric), PIM, BOMs, development status, and shared trackers.
- Prepare for and support fittings, ensuring materials, trims, and updates are accurate.
- Own sample readiness and review processes.
- Support PD and Production meetings with clear status updates and risk flags.
- Partner with R&D and Purchasing on deadstock materials and trims.
- Complete time-sensitive order placement and material follow-ups.
- Maintain detailed documentation throughout all development stages.
- Identify process inefficiencies and support improvements to workflows and tools.
- Manage artwork execution between Design and external print houses.
- Coordinate sample movement, file transfers, and vendor scheduling.
- Provide clear technical direction to ensure design comments are executed correctly.
Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of product development, production, and/or sourcing experience within fashion or apparel.
- Strong understanding of trims and woven fabrics.
- Experience maintaining fabric and trim libraries.
- Strong knowledge of development and production timelines, from sampling through delivery.
- Experience with vendor communication and follow-up.
- Strong data-entry and tracker-management skills.
- Working knowledge of PLM systems, POs, and BOMs.
- Highly organized with excellent follow-through and attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Clear, concise, and direct communication style.
- Self-starter who thrives with autonomy.
- Ability to proactively solve for risks and delays.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs., including samples and incoming shipments.
Required Systems and Skills:
- Centric PLM and PIM
- POs and BOMs
- Google Suite and Microsoft Office
- Sample, trim, and yardage tracking
- Fabric and trim knowledge
- Vendor communication
- Product development tracking and documentation
What Makes a Strong Candidate:
- Proactively solves for risks and delays rather than simply flagging them.
- Precise, fast, and consistent with high-integrity data entry.
- Comfortable managing multiple moving pieces in a fast-paced environment.
- Calm, reliable, and solutions-oriented under pressure.
- Genuinely self-directed and able to work autonomously.
- Strong cross-functional communicator with consistent follow-through.
1st Through Production Patternmaker Needed
Fulltime Direct Hire
Salary 120-150k
Vernon, CA
We are looking for an experienced 1st Patternmaker to join our Ready-to-Wear team. This person will partner closely with Design, Technical Design, Product Development, and Production to create high-quality first patterns that reflect the brand’s aesthetic, fit standards, and construction requirements.
The ideal candidate has strong technical expertise in women’s RTW patternmaking, a sharp eye for proportion and fit, and the ability to translate design concepts into commercially viable garments.
Responsibilities
Create first patterns from sketches, technical flats, measurements, and design direction.
Develop patterns for a range of RTW categories, including wovens, knits, dresses, tailoring, denim, and outerwear as needed.
Attend fittings and collaborate with Technical Design to evaluate fit, balance, proportion, and construction.
Make pattern corrections following fittings and maintain clear pattern documentation.
Partner with Design and Product Development to ensure garments are aligned with the intended silhouette, fabric, and cost expectations.
Advise on construction methods, fabric behavior, and pattern feasibility throughout development.
Prepare patterns for grading, production handoff, and communication with factories and vendors.
Maintain accuracy, organization, and version control across all patterns and supporting materials.
Qualifications
5+ years of patternmaking experience in women’s Ready-to-Wear, preferably within contemporary, premium, or luxury fashion.
Strong knowledge of garment construction, fit, grading, and fabrication.
Experience creating first patterns from concept through production.
Proficiency in Gerber, Optitex, CLO, or comparable CAD patternmaking software.
Strong understanding of fit standards across a range of body types and product categories.
Detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple development timelines in a fast-paced environment.
This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys collaborating across teams and takes pride in bringing a design vision to life through exceptional fit and craftsmanship.
Assistant Product Line Manager
Location: Philadelphia, PA (Hybrid — remote Monday and Friday; in office Tuesday through Thursday)
Employment Type: Temporary
Duration: Approximately 4.5 months, beginning mid-October
Compensation: $27–$29 per hour
Our client in the apparel industry is seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented Assistant Product Line Manager to support its fashion merchandising and product management team during a maternity leave. This temporary assignment is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and can confidently manage multiple product initiatives, timelines, and deliverables from start to finish.
Reporting directly to the hiring manager, you will join a small, collaborative team and play a key role in keeping seasonal product development activities on track. The successful candidate will be personable, proactive, and comfortable coordinating with partners across Design, Product Development, and Sales.
What You’ll Do
- Support seasonal product line management activities across multiple concurrent projects.
- Own and maintain product calendars, milestone trackers, line lists, and supporting documentation to ensure deliverables are completed on schedule.
- Coordinate cross-functionally with Design, Product Development, and Sales teams to align priorities, communicate updates, and resolve follow-up items.
- Build, maintain, and update Excel-based cost sheets and product trackers with a high degree of accuracy.
- Maintain product costing data received from Product Development, helping ensure information is current and aligned with established cost targets.
- Assist with product data entry, style setup, and data maintenance within PLM and related systems.
- Monitor project progress, flag timing or data issues, and help keep workstreams moving through key seasonal milestones.
- Contribute as a reliable, collaborative team member in a role requiring frequent communication across functions.
What We’re Looking For
- Experience in fashion merchandising, product management, product development, or a related apparel/retail environment.
- Exceptional organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and multiple deadlines.
- Advanced working proficiency in Excel, including experience maintaining cost tracking sheets, line lists, and product trackers.
- Strong attention to detail and a consistent ability to maintain accurate product and costing information.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; candidates must be collaborative, personable, and effective with cross-functional partners.
- Experience with PLM systems is preferred; familiarity with WFX is a plus, though training can be provided.
- Experience with Monday.com or similar project-management tools is a plus.
Currently seeking an experienced Product Developer to support the end-to-end development of women’s apparel across multiple categories. This role partners closely with cross-functional team as well as overseas vendors.
The ideal candidate has a strong background in apparel development, product costing, vendor communication, and seasonal calendar management. This person is highly organized, detail-oriented, solutions-focused, and comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Key responsibilities include:
- Manage product development from initial concept through bulk production across various women’s apparel categories.
- Serve as a primary contact for factory partners, supporting product execution, pricing, margin goals, and key deadlines.
- Partner with cross-functional teams on prototypes, samples, approvals, materials, artwork, and production readiness.
- Develop and maintain fabric, color, style, and specification information throughout the seasonal development cycle.
- Identify sourcing, value-engineering, and process-improvement opportunities that support quality, speed, and profitability.
- Maintain development calendars and prepare product lines for milestone reviews.
Qualifications:
- Five or more years of women’s apparel product development experience is preferred
- Must be comfortable working with overseas vendors and have a solid understanding of costing, development timelines, and production processes.
- Proficiency with PLM systems, Illustrator, Excel, Google Workspace, Word, and Outlook
- High level of attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Sales Representative
Join a growing, relationship-driven sales organization where you will have the opportunity to build meaningful client partnerships, expand market presence, and make a direct impact on business growth.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated sales professional who enjoys connecting with customers, identifying new opportunities, and delivering exceptional service. The Sales Representative will manage existing accounts, develop new business, and serve as a trusted resource for clients across the territory.
What You Will Do
- Build and grow relationships with existing and prospective customers.
- Promote products and services while identifying solutions that meet client needs.
- Develop and maintain a strategic call plan across key accounts and sales outlets.
- Drive new business by identifying high-potential opportunities and expanding account volume.
- Partner with marketing, sales leadership, accounting, logistics, and technical teams to support customer success.
- Present promotions, programs, and product information with confidence and expertise.
- Monitor market activity, competitive trends, pricing, and customer needs.
- Resolve customer concerns thoughtfully and recommend effective solutions.
- Keep leadership informed through timely activity updates and results reporting.
- Represent the organization at trade shows, conventions, and industry events as needed.
What Makes This Opportunity Great
- High-visibility role with direct impact on revenue and client relationships.
- Opportunity to grow a territory, build a strong customer network, and develop long-term partnerships.
- Collaborative environment with support from experienced cross-functional teams.
- Dynamic work that combines strategic account management, business development, and market expertise.
HR Manager
We are seeking an experienced, hands-on HR Manager to join a fast-paced retail organization in West Hollywood. This is an urgent hire for a strong HR leader who can partner closely with senior leadership, support employees across the business, and bring a practical, solutions-oriented approach to people operations.
The ideal candidate has a proven background in fashion or beauty and understands the pace, creativity, and operational demands of a consumer-facing brand. Experience in retail is essential. This individual should be comfortable balancing strategic HR partnership with day-to-day execution, building trust across teams, and helping create a strong employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a trusted HR partner to leadership and employees across the organization.
- Lead employee relations, performance management, coaching, and conflict resolution.
- Support recruiting, onboarding, retention, and organizational development initiatives.
- Ensure HR policies, practices, and processes are consistent, compliant, and employee-focused.
- Partner with managers to strengthen team performance, communication, and engagement.
- Bring structure and sound judgment to a growing, evolving business environment.
Qualifications
- Strong HR leadership experience within the fashion or beauty industry is required.
- Retail experience required, including support of consumer-facing teams.
- Demonstrated ability to manage sensitive employee matters with professionalism and discretion.
- Confident communicator with strong relationship-building and problem-solving skills.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
We’re looking for a skilled Denim Technical Designer to partner closely with Design, Product Development, and Patternmaking. In this role, you’ll translate creative concepts into accurate, production-ready technical packages across multiple categories.
The ideal candidate has strong pattern and garment-construction knowledge, is confident participating in fit sessions, and thrives in a fast-paced, fashion-forward environment.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Participate in fit sessions and capture detailed fit comments, measurements, and construction notes in real time.
- Evaluate garment fit and balance on live models or forms, clearly communicating pattern and construction adjustments.
- Update and maintain detailed tech packs, including measurements, construction details, BOMs, and specifications.
- Partner with Patternmaking and Product Development to ensure pattern changes align with fit direction and brand standards.
- Review prototypes and SMS samples for construction quality, stitch details, finishing, and consistency with approved specifications.
- Communicate fit and construction updates clearly and accurately across internal teams.
- Troubleshoot construction and pattern issues to improve fit, consistency, and cost efficiency.
What You’ll Bring:
- Strong knowledge of patterns, including pattern shapes, grading, fit implications, and alterations.
- Experience capturing and organizing fit comments and notes during fittings.
- Solid denim garment-construction knowledge, including seams, finishes, and stitch types.
- The ability to interpret design intent and translate it into clear technical direction.
- Comfort working in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and tight timelines.
- Proficiency with industry tools such as Adobe Illustrator and PLM systems for tech pack updates.
- Professional experience as a Technical Designer or in a related role; this is not an entry-level position, but does not require senior-level leadership experience.