Product Manager - Licensed Sports

at  Gerber Childrenswear LLC

COMPANY OVERVIEW

At Gerber Childrenswear we stand for quality, everyday comfort, and safety. From the clothes we design, to the fabrics we select, to our focus on sustainability and community, we have got what baby needs for their first 1000 days and from one generation to the next.

OUR TEAM

Our mission is to be trusted partner to those all responsible for the parenting journey. We do this by seeking every day to answer the question -Will this be safe and bring comfort and joy to every child?
We are dedicated to our mission and passionate about collaboration, moving quickly, breaking down barriers, leveraging technology, eliminating bureaucracy and constantly striving to evolve. Our cultural foundation is built on quality, trust, and value, all bundled together in 90 years of happy little clients while focused on continuously improving to ensure many more years of happy little clients

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

This role is responsible for managing Licensed Sports from new development through pre-production based on customer’s expectations, requirements and requests. The salary for this position is $85,000 per year.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• College Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 2-5 year experience in Product Development, with some Apparel merchandising preferred.
• Experience working with children’s apparel. Licensed Sports a plus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Familiar with technical textile manufacturing (embroidery/applique, screen prints, textile fabric printing).
• Knowledge of garment construction and fabrics.
• Strong color/design sense – must be able to approve strike offs.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Design programs.
• Must be able to stay on a time and action calendar as well as meet tight deadlines.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have strong organizational, attention to detail and follow-up skills.
• Strong Business acumen with creative insights.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Pay – We believe in rewarding success and showing our employees just how much they’re valued in a variety of different ways, including compensation. The hiring base annual salary for this position is $85,000.
• Health and Wellness - There’s nothing basic about our comprehensive health and wellness programs and offerings. While at work and at play, we aim to support a healthy lifestyle.
• Time away from work - Sometimes we need time away to be with family, enjoy our hobbies, focus on our health or just simply recharge. We are committed to helping our employees create a work-life harmony!
• Growth and Development - We are constantly seeking to offer opportunities and support for personal and professional development.
• Financial Planning and wellbeing - No matter what financial goals our employees have set, we want to help them get there. We offer access to benefits, programs and education to help our employees to protect income, pay for expenses and invest in the future. Including a generous 401K match!
• Extras, discounts and perks - Generous discounts to our company and related companies, is just one of the cool extras we offer!
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WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Adheres to the timeline development from opportunity inception through production approval stage for all License Sports.
• Manages development decisions in collaboration with Design and Sourcing.
• Work with Design/Merchandising team ensuring art and details are accurate to License Style Guide maintaining both design intent and production efficiency.
• Daily communication with factories, suppliers and cross functional teams to resolve issues affecting deliveries.
• Work with License Contacts to set standard for production approval.
• Manages process for new development of fabrics and trims for Licensed Sports. Closely works with Product Coordinator to maintain related fabric, trim and accessory library.
• Reviews and critiques all license product to ensure overall product meets design standards while maintaining development and production timeline.
• Manages the critique and approval of all lab dips, print and embroidery strike-off approvals, samples and any other design development materials.
• Manages submittals from Concept to Pre-Production for License Approval Systems.
• Ensures all hanging/packaged garments are visually and technically accurate.
• Addresses potential pricing and safety concerns.