Product Development Manager – Intimate Apparel
Leading Intimate Apparel company seeking a Product Development Manager to oversee the full product lifecycle—from design concept through bulk production. This role requires strong product development expertise, excellent communication, and a deep understanding of garment construction to ensure quality, cost, and on-time delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily communication with overseas vendors to track all fabric, color, sample, and packaging submissions.
• Review and comment on samples (fabric, color, fit, packaging) to ensure they meet design intent and quality standards.
• Identify and recommend improvements to Design to prevent production issues.
• Maintain accurate tech packs, BOMs, and PLM updates throughout the process.
• Monitor the production calendar (Time & Action/WIP) to ensure deadlines are met.
• Submit TOPs and packaging for approval across licensors, in-house, and private label brands.
• Partner with cross-functional teams daily (Design, Sales, Technical Design, Production) to align on product updates.
• Keep PLM, material libraries, and sample libraries organized and up to date.
• Drive process improvements, explore new fabrics/techniques, and resolve product issues creatively.
• Support a positive, collaborative team culture.
• Report directly to the VP of Product Management & Technical Design. 

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of apparel product development experience (Intimates preferred).
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, and product development processes.
• Skilled in managing Time & Action calendars and WIP reports.
• Excellent written, verbal, and cross-cultural communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in MS Office and PLM systems; Mandarin a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Product Management, Fashion Design, or related field preferred.

Details

• Job Type: Full-time, in-office (Fridays remote)
• Location: Midtown NYC
• Salary: $70–85K DOE

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• New York, NY 10001 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• New York, NY 10001: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In perso

• Manage daily communication with overseas vendors to track all fabric, color, sample, and packaging submissions.
• Review and comment on samples (fabric, color, fit, packaging) to ensure they meet design intent and quality standards.
• Identify and recommend improvements to Design to prevent production issues.
• Maintain accurate tech packs, BOMs, and PLM updates throughout the process.
• Monitor the production calendar (Time & Action/WIP) to ensure deadlines are met.
• Submit TOPs and packaging for approval across licensors, in-house, and private label brands.
• Partner with cross-functional teams daily (Design, Sales, Technical Design, Production) to align on product updates.
• Keep PLM, material libraries, and sample libraries organized and up to date.
• Drive process improvements, explore new fabrics/techniques, and resolve product issues creatively.
• Support a positive, collaborative team culture.
• Report directly to the VP of Product Management & Technical Design.