Manager, Product Development (Women's)

Who We Are Today

TravisMathew is now a leading innovator in lifestyle and performance apparel. Using best-in-class fabrications and designs, we are pushing forward a growing market trend towards casualization. For us, comfort comes first. Every TravisMathew product is created with attention to detail, designed to deliver the perfect fit and soft, lightweight feel. By offering hundreds of varied, unique deigns across monthly new product releases, we are establishing a new standard for the young professional. We want to elevate your look with details, subtleties, and craftmanship that will get you noticed … but without flash or pretension. As an aspirational brand, TravisMathew prides itself on being approachable. Anyone and everyone can look great – and feel great – in TravisMathew. We’re throwing a party and you’re invited.

Where We Are Going

At TravisMathew we don’t just dream big, we plan big. Our goal is to become the top premium menswear brand in the United States with a global presence, while keeping our employees and customers at the forefront of all we do. We believe that a winning office culture will include opportunities for new leaders, a fun work environment, and cultivating an ideal work / life balance for our employees. We are committed to celebrating and achieving diversity in all facets of our business. Additionally, TravisMathew is focused on the development of sustainable practices, challenging ourselves to discover innovations in design, production and technology.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Manager, Product Development is responsible for leading a team of developers that will be developing materials and trims, building, and maintaining accurate BOM’s, maintaining costs in accordance with financial objectives, communicating adjustments and corrections to overseas offices/suppliers, overseeing sampling (complete to commercialized product), resolving any issues that may arise, and providing insight and feedback to the Design team.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage a team of Product Developers and Product Development Assistants
• Manage product development of applicable product categories, from proto stage to final production
• Manage style pre-costing and analyze all subsequent prototype costing to ensure yield, material costs, and FOB's are accurate and meet margin objectives
• Manage proto, sample, counter-sample and production approvals to ensure quality standards and timeline deliverables are met
• Oversee product details and specs throughout the product manufacturing process to ensure quality standards are maintained
• Oversee development process according to established company calendar
• Oversee factory communication to execute approved style, fit and construction
• Source materials and trims ensuring quality, factuality and price points are met
• Support the development, implementation and maintenance of department policies and procedures
• Manage, develop, and mentor product development team

TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Proficient in Microsoft Applications (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Proficient in PLM system(s)
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
• Proficient in garment fit and pattern alterations
• Ability to coach / lead and collaborate at all organizational levels
• Ability to interpret design intent and offer alternative solutions
• Ability to manage and mentor a team
• Ability to prioritize workflow based on deadlines
• Ability to problem solve and communicate all issues to cross functional departments
• Ability to travel internationally
• Strong organizational skills

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree or technical trade school and / or equivalent
• Minimum 8 years’ experience in women's apparel product development
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a leadership capacity

TravisMathew is an Equal Employment Opportunity

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