Manager, Product Development & Production – Men's & Women's Knits

Rag & Bone•New York, NY

8d•$90,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

rag & bone is seeking an experienced and hands-on Manager of Product Development and Production for cut and sew knits to manage product creation across Men's and Women's categories. This role manages development from initial concept through production, partnering closely with Design, Merchandising, and global vendors to source fabrics, washes, and trims that meet margin, quality, and timeline targets. The Manager will manage the costing process and support the product calendar, and ensure every style is developed and delivered with accuracy and efficiency while maintaining the creativity and integrity of the brand.

Requirements

4-6 years of experience in product development and production, with strong exposure to cut & sew categories
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Textile Engineering, Product Development, or related field
Strong understanding of knit yarns, fabrications, garment construction, trims, and wash development
Working knowledge of global sourcing; hands-on experience with sourcing in Asia and Latin America preferred
Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple categories and deadlines in a fast-paced, creative environment
Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel, PowerPoint
Ability to travel to vendors, trade shows, and factories as needed
Hands-on approach and entrepreneurial mindset are crucial to the success of this role

Nice To Haves

experience with Miro, PLM DeSL and ERP systems is a plus

Responsibilities

Lead end to end development for Men's and Women's cut & sew knits – sourcing, sampling, costing, and counter-sourcing – with a focus on consistency and quality at every stage
Partner with R&D Managers, mills, and factories to develop raw materials aligned with costing and sourcing strategy across gender categories
Track development timelines to ensure products are delivered on time and within our costing strategy
Manage pricing and costing accuracy from proto through production, tracking timelines and updating charts as designs evolve
Coordinate daily with global suppliers and overseas offices on product expectations, technical requirements, status, and open issues
Support the team's day-to-day workload (BOM creation, liability management, tracking files) and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with Design, Merchandising, and Tech Design
Build and maintain development calendars and factory/vendor charts, ensuring clean, on-time handoffs to production
Mentor and provide day-to-day guidance to junior associates on development tasks
Manage bulk production for Men's and Women's Knits from handoff through on-time delivery, ensuring every style meets quality and cost targets
Own production calendars end to end – yarn and color approvals, protos, SMS, testing and bulk delivery
Partner with factories and overseas offices daily to monitor status and proactively resolve delays or quality issues
Review and approve bulk submissions in partnership with Fabric, Design and Tech teams
Own purchase order accuracy – style, color, quantity, and pricing – across all systems
Partner with logistics on shipment bookings and delivery windows
Support and help coordinate pre-production meetings with factories on construction, quality standards, and timelines
Monitor bulk QC and lab test results; partner with Technical Design and QA to resolve compliance or quality issues
Manage bulk costing reconciliation and flag price variances against confirmed costs
Maintain costing in ERP systems throughout development and production
Manage costing presentations at development and production milestones
Identify and troubleshoot costing challenges in partnership with Design and Merchandising
Support cost negotiations at the style level with vendors