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Everlane is seeking a dedicated Product Development Manager for Woven apparel to join their Los Angeles-based team, driving the creation of high-quality, sustainable luxury fashion. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented professional with a passion for product and cross-functional collaboration, offering a chance to shape the future of ethical fashion. If you excel in fast-paced environments, possess strong negotiation and problem-solving skills, and are committed to sustainability, this is a significant opportunity to contribute to a brand focused on conscious consumerism.
About Everlane
Clean luxury. Better for you. At Everlane, we believe luxury should be effortless and conscious. We partner with ethical factories, utilize premium, sustainably sourced materials, and aim to improve the fashion industry. Our journey toward betterment is ongoing, and we're excited to grow with motivated individuals ready for the challenge.
About the Role: Product Development Manager, Woven Apparel
The Product Development team is passionate about products and possesses an obsessive eye for detail. We are looking for a Product Development Manager for Woven apparel with excellent communication and problem-solving skills to manage the entire process from product development through to production handoff to our sourcing team. You will collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Raw Materials, Merchandising, Planning, Technical Design, Sourcing, and Quality teams to build best-in-class products. This role involves managing 2-3 quarters concurrently at different development stages and leading the team through the product life cycle calendar. This position reports directly to the Director of Product Development.
Your Day-to-Day:
- Partner cross-functionally with Design, Technical Design, Raw Materials & Merchandising, focusing on product excellence while prioritizing quality, innovation, sustainability, and cost.
- Ensure products are developed on time and according to design intent, offering creative solutions for construction, finishes, and costing.
- Build strong relationships with external suppliers via email and phone to create great products.
- Own initial costing, time and action calendars, and maintain internal tools for cross-functional communication and transparency.
- Manage seasonal development milestones, including long lead-time calendars and addressing development constraints with creative solutions.
- Track style development ratios to meet business needs and workload balance.
- Manage sample and mock-up requests for vetting new material options with Raw Materials and Quality teams.
- Own final Bills of Materials (BOMs) within the PLM system.
- Manage lab dip approvals, trim approvals, and sample yardage tracking.
- Partner with Raw Materials and Sourcing for factory and mill allocation.
- Collaborate with Raw Materials to ensure sustainability and cost targets are met.
- Manage bookings through manufacturing with suppliers.
- Communicate and partner with Planning and Merchandising teams on delivery status, shortages, and cuts.
- Coach and mentor team members through influence.
We’d Love to Hear From You If You Have:
- 5+ years of product development experience in woven apparel; outerwear experience is a plus.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse cross-functional teams.
- Passion for product with a meticulous attention to detail.
- An entrepreneurial and resourceful approach to process improvement.
- In-depth cost negotiation and time management skills.
- Intermediate knowledge of software/systems: PLM, Google Sheets, Airtable.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, adaptable environment.
- Strong organizational skills, timeliness, and a high level of accuracy.
- Ideally well-versed in wet and dry processing.
- Ability to travel overseas and work with diverse cultures.
The Fine Print:
HQ: This is a full-time role based at our Los Angeles office headquarters. We operate on a hybrid schedule, requiring at least three days in the office per week (Tuesdays through Thursdays).
California Residents: The annual compensation range for this role is $81,000 - $120,000. This range is specific to the Los Angeles geographic area and actual pay may vary based on your skills, qualifications, experience, and geographic location. Everlane is committed to data privacy and protecting your information. Please review our Privacy Policy for details.