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Product Development Manager at 24 Seven Talent Product Development Manager at 24 Seven Talent in Sonoma, California Posted in 3 days ago.
Type:
full-time
Job Description:
A well-known fashion brand is seeking a Freelance Associate Product Development Manager to support the product lifecycle from concept through production. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys partnering cross-functionally to bring high-quality products to market.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the development and execution of production and vendor capability strategies across multiple product categories
Partner with Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, Production, and cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on development timelines, quality standards, and business objectives
Develop seasonal fabric strategies to minimize risk and reduce exposure to pre-line adoption fabric commitments
Execute vendor engagement strategies across divisions and product categories for both seasonal and fast-track pipelines
Ensure product availability and readiness throughout seasonal and fast-track development calendars
Analyze post-line adoption performance and support process improvements that optimize sourcing, production, and inventory outcomes
Monitor key milestones throughout the product development lifecycle to ensure timely execution and delivery
Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiencies, vendor performance, and product development processes
Adapt priorities and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment while responding to evolving business needs
Provide day-to-day support and guidance to operational, service, or administrative team members as needed
Qualifications:
Experience in Product Development, Production, Sourcing, Merchandising, Supply Chain, or a related field within the apparel industry
Strong understanding of the apparel product lifecycle from concept through production
Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Ability to work effectively within a highly matrixed, cross-functional organization
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Detail-oriented with a commitment to executional excellence
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working with product development and sourcing systems is a plus