Product Development Manager - Intimates & Sleepwear

Our client, an industry-leading, fashion-forward, multi-category apparel company seeking an ambitious and highly organized Product Development Manager – Intimates & Sleepwear to join our growing team. This role is responsible for managing the full product lifecycle from initial concept through production.

The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and an excellent communicator with a strong understanding of intimates and sleepwear construction, materials, and development processes.

Responsibilities:

• Own the product development process from concept through production
• Collaborate with Design and Sales teams to establish target costs and seasonal development plans
• Monitor and manage the development calendar to ensure deadlines are met
• Assist with vendor selection and maintain strong factory relationships
• Communicate daily with overseas manufacturers and internal team members
• Request, receive, track, review, and approve samples and materials from factories
• Manage the sample flow through all stages: Salesman Samples, Fit Tests, Pre-Production, and TOP
• Follow up on product specifications, quality standards, lab dips, testing, and sample approvals
• Ensure all samples meet design, fit, and quality expectations
• Organize and maintain all development samples throughout the office
• Create and maintain line sheets and costing sheets throughout the development season
• Ensure BOMs are accurate and finalized in collaboration with Design and Technical teams
• Maintain detailed and accurate product records and documentation
• Coordinate and attend product fittings
• Communicate fit and construction feedback to vendors and internal teams
• Coordinate with the packaging team to verify UPC assignments, labeling, and packaging details
• Prepare and coordinate samples for photoshoots, NY showroom, NJ showroom, and sales team needs
• Prepare purchase orders and track order details
• Monitor production status to ensure on-time delivery
• Proactively identify and resolve production issues or delays

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of product development experience within an apparel or accessories company
• Strong experience in intimates and sleepwear preferred
• In-depth knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, textiles, and fittings
• Experience with specs, lab testing, and quality standards
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Adobe Illustrator knowledge is a plus
• Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
• Strong attention to detail with a refined sense of design and color
• Self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously
• Proactive problem-solver with the ability to troubleshoot effectively
• Experience with seamless bralettes and underwear is a strong plus
• On-time production and delivery with minimal issues

Location: Linden NJ
Salary: $80K