Manager, Product Development & Production

Fashion Nova•Beverly Hills, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Fashion Nova is the world’s leading trend-to-market fashion and lifestyle brand with high-growth categories across its Women, Men, Kids and Beauty divisions. Renowned for delivering the most-wanted styles to millions worldwide, Fashion Nova earned the title of the Top 5 Most-Searched Fashion Brand on Google in 2022, alongside Louis Vuitton and Nike. Founder & CEO Richard Saghian launched the brand in 2006, from a retail location in Los Angeles. After multiple store openings, Saghian launched the e-commerce website for Fashion Nova in 2013, pioneering a disruptive social commerce model of affordable, on-trend, size-inclusive clothing online– powered by an innovative, social media-first marketing strategy. Today, Fashion Nova has amassed over 40 million social media followers, with annual sales of approximately $2 billion! The brand’s name has been featured in chart-topping hit songs by Cardi B, Drake, 21 Savage, Saweetie, The Game, Tyga and Offset and its styles have been worn by many celebrities, artists and athletes including Meg The Stallion, Ice Spice, Chris Brown, Floyd Mayweather, Rick Ross, Kourtney Kardashian, and Kylie Jenner. As the Manager, Product Development & Production on our Men's team, you are the architect of our apparel categories. You’ll blend market research and trend analysis to develop styles that outperform the competition in quality, price, and design. From optimizing our current vendor base to scouting new global partners, you’ll lead the charge in making our products the best in the market. This role is for a strategic thinker who balances the technical side of garment construction with the business savvy needed to hit target costs and lead times.

Requirements

Proficient in Google Suite/Office with elite organization and time-management skills.
Strong follow-up skills with the ability to influence and secure favorable pricing.
Able to articulate complex product details clearly to both internal teams and global partners.
Sharp attention to detail with the ability to maintain quality in a fast-paced setting.
Highly independent, proactive, and capable of pivoting priorities in a dynamic environment.
AFA/AA in Fashion Merchandising or Business, or equivalent industry experience - prior experience in Men's apparel is ideal.
English required; additional languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end lifecycle of all new styles, from initial counter-development through final production.
Ensure the apparel business plan translates into high-quality products that hit seasonal goals.
Build and manage precise T&A calendars across all global factories to ensure on-time delivery.
Analyze quotes and negotiate fabric, trim, and yarn costs to hit aggressive target margins.
Monitor daily status of lab dips, strike-offs, and technical specs, ensuring total compliance with brand standards.
Evaluate all fabrics and yarns for hand-feel, weight, and quality using expert technical knowledge.
Lead wash development and manage wash band ranges for premium denim execution.
Oversee the approval of protos, fits, and patterns from initial sketch to final placement.
Maintain daily communication with overseas offices and vendors to ensure seamless workflow.
Build, train, and mentor a growing product development team.
Collaborate with Buying and Marketing to align on product knowledge and successful launches.
Travel for comp shopping and trade shows to keep our assortments ahead of industry trends.