Product Development Manager

About the position

The Product Developer Manager role at REVOLVE is a full-time position for a senior level candidate responsible for overseeing the development and execution of the product development process. This Manager will lead an existing team of product developers and ensure the successful execution of seasonal product development cycles and procedures that help achieve the company goals and objectives. The role requires a deep understanding of key productivity, costing, and calendar metrics, along with effective communication processes. The ideal candidate is an out-of-the-box thinker who can collaborate effectively with the team, outside vendors, and across all levels of the organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing vendor relationships to constantly improve product
• Lead internal and external calendar management to ensure deliveries are met
• Manage WIPs which includes the monitoring of WIPs for all product stages for multiple brands or categories
• Negotiate, set and approve target FOB costs and retails to ensure margins are maintained
• Provide guidance to team members on how to strengthen their negotiation skills
• Manage all phases of the PD cycle with internal teams including managing timelines, vendor relationships, and budgets to meet launch dates
• Integrate with cross-functional departments to ensure clarity on product pipeline and ensure on-time deliverables
• Develop and improve existing capabilities
• Partner with the Supply Chain team to oversee all seasonal allocations and to source/onboard new vendors
• Manage the overall flow of allocation, sourcing and development of high quality product amongst team members
• Continue to evolve product development processes and communicate it thoroughly and effectively
• Assist in leading workshops for junior level team members
• Cultivate, interview and train junior members including refining their development process
• Travel overseas to vendors to expedite product and improve processes
• Complete ad-hoc tasks and assignments as directed by executives

Requirements

• Degree in apparel manufacturing, product development or apparel design related field
• 9+ years in a product development role or related field
• 3+ years in a managerial or leadership role
• Experience with costing and overseas vendor communication
• Excellent computer skills including Excel and Google applications
• In-depth knowledge of fabric, apparel, materials, construction and fit
• 5+ years in a management role

Nice-to-haves

• Utilize positive past vendor relationships and resources
• In-depth knowledge of textiles, sourcing and development
• Ability to travel overseas once or twice a year
• Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and knowledge of CAD a plus but not required

Benefits

• 50% or more off retail prices
• Free weekly lunches
• Company parties