Associate Product Manager

J.JillQuincy, MA
Hybrid

About The Position

Under the direction of a Senior Product Development Manager develops and executes a line based on design intent and merchant assortment plans, that meet department targets for margin, quality, and lead time while ultimately resulting in viable production ready product.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Applications – Excel, Word, Outlook
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
  • Must be highly organized and detail oriented
  • Self-starter
  • Experience with knit fabrics and prints
  • Understanding of garment construction, product costing, and retail math (e.g. IMU, MMU, etc.) required
  • Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Apparel/Fashion Merchandising
  • 3+ years industry related experience

Responsibilities

  • Communicates with overseas offices & vendors on a daily basis throughout the development process
  • Works with cross functional teams to help facilitate the development process with design, merchandising, sourcing, tech design, product integrity, and color teams
  • Communicates all styling changes internally to cross-functional teams as well as overseas vendors
  • Manages and tracks all samples to meet deadlines; reviews product with cross functional teams to ensure all details are correct
  • Creates and maintains accurate and up to date information for seasonal assortment line sheets
  • Completes style set-up and maintenance in product lifecycle management software throughout the development process
  • Prepares for milestone meetings and presentations by managing all costing, materials, and samples. Provides input in attaining margin goals while maintaining product aesthetic
  • Participates in fittings and product meetings
  • Coordinates and leads the weekly Line-In Process meeting with cross functional teams
  • Partners with Merchandising to establish retail price points and have financial accountability for meeting target markup goals
  • Manages the fabric/yarn hand feel approval process
  • Performs administrative responsibilities (e.g. sending and receiving packages, filing swatches, steaming samples, etc…)

Benefits

  • Bonus eligible and flexible hybrid work arrangements.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary match and tuition reimbursement.
  • Medical, dental, vision, company paid LTD/STD, and generous amount of paid time off.
  • Office includes amenities such as a café, fitness center, free parking and Red Line shuttle.
  • Generous associate discount; group discounts on auto, pet and homeowner insurance.
  • Discount Marketplace for travel, consumer products, food, auto buying, etc.
  • Associate resource groups.
© 2024 Teal Labs, Inc
Privacy PolicyTerms of Service