Product Development Manager (w/ Designer Background)

Our Company:  BCI BRANDS distributes Vince Camuto, CECE, 1-State, and designs, manufactures, and markets women's apparel. The company offers blouses, jackets, tops, skirts, sweaters, and printed maxi dresses.  

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We're looking for a Product Development Managerto work with cross-functionally across departments to ensure that all outstanding order details are being completed. An ideal candidate is data-driven, detail-oriented, has great time management and is a self-starter who is excited to work in a rapidly evolving office.

Reports to: President of BCI

Responsibilities:

• Track, receive and distribute development S/offs & lab dip submits, showroom garments and production samples with critical approval due dates to designers for review.
• Working cross-functionally with the fabric and production departments on availability for shipments.
• Update design and production teams with shipment tracking reports for outstanding submits.
• Assist with the internal & external communication when needed.
• Inform team on the status of all incomplete garments that need to be reworked or redeveloped for orders.
• Estimate & analyze yields and garment construction etc. to be the most cost effective for the customer.
• Reviewing data for deficiencies or errors & verifying accuracy on all new order information sent from sales.
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify opportunities and inform product development strategies.
• Working with the design team to gather all necessary data in a timely manner and helping to relay all information to the appropriate departments.

Requirements

• 3-5 years of experience in product development
• At least 2+ years of experience as associate designer in fashion industry working on women's apparel
• Strong problem-solving and execution skills
• Detailed-oriented with a keen eye for accuracy
• Knowledgeable in garment costing and apparel fabrications
• Excellent in multitasking and doing what it takes to meet deadlines
• Great fashion sense that fits with the aesthetic of the brand
• Must be able to sketch styles either by hand or have a working knowledge of Illustrator
• Comfortable with understanding garment construction and tech packs
• Good time management skills with the ability to prioritize and shift focus as needed.
• Excellent communication and follow-through skills, especially following up with multiple teams to get the information needed to resolve pending purchase orders
• Ability to research trends that relate to the brand
• Comfortable entering and retrieving data from multiple systems in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Excel, Microsoft Teams & Exenta

The salary offered for this full-time, exempt role is $80-100k based on experience.

BCI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, family responsibility, national origin or ancestry citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, or as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable law.