Senior Manager, Apparel Product Development

Tecovas - Austin, TX

Full-time - Senior

Austin, TX

11-50 employees

Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers

About the position

The Senior Manager, Apparel Product Development at Tecovas is responsible for leading the product creation process from design to production, ensuring that products meet margin requirements and are approved for fit. This role involves overseeing the Product Development team, streamlining processes, and driving continuous improvement in production quality. The position requires collaboration with various stakeholders and travel to manufacturing facilities overseas.

Responsibilities

• Create and oversee the entire Product Creation process from concept to final prototyping and sample approval.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and collaborate on future brand direction.
• Participate in selecting new manufacturing facilities for production.
• Streamline the Product Development process for greater accountability and efficiency.
• Lead and provide problem-solving support during the product development cycle, including material, cost, and construction concerns.
• Ensure timely approval of production samples and manage sample requests to meet seasonal deadlines.
• Develop and implement seasonal calendars to align with brand and company goals.
• Drive continuous improvement in production quality by monitoring defective returns and suggesting alternatives.
• Coach and mentor the Product Development team, setting clear goals and providing feedback.
• Foster a culture of innovation, problem-solving, and accountability within the team.
• Travel to factories overseas to foster relationships and ensure timely decision making.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• 10+ years of related Product Development experience
• Proven track record of leading and inspiring product creation teams to drive for excellence through coaching and mentoring
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suites

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent problem solving and communication skills
• Ability to lead, manage, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Detail oriented with strong project management and organizational skills
• Thrive in a collaborative environment and foster a culture of team building
• Ability to work well under pressure of competing and sometimes conflicting priorities

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance