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LJA Group LLC

Apparel Product Development

Wallace, NC

$65K - $75K/yr

ABOUT THE JOB The Apparel Product Development position will be responsible for coordinating the ... Manage any updates through the development process with the factories and internal team * Own and ...

FAM Brands

Apparel Product Manager

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

WHAT YOU'LL DO The Apparel Product Manager is responsible for overseeing the product development, sourcing, and production functions for assigned categories. The ideal candidate will be a strategic ...

FAM Brands

Apparel Product Manager

Beverly Hills, CA · On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

WHAT YOU'LL DO The Apparel Product Manager is responsible for overseeing the product development, sourcing, and production functions for assigned categories. The ideal candidate will be a strategic ...

True Classic

Product Development Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$123.40K - $154.10K/yr

True Classic is hiring a Product Development Manager to lead the product creation process from ... Founded in 2019, we're a fast-growing apparel brand obsessed with fit, quality, and impact. But we ...

Lola Blankets

Product Development Manager

New York, NY · On-site

$125.30K - $156.40K/yr

... of apparel or soft goods development processes. Key Responsibilities: Seasonal Development ... Manage the end-to-end product development process for seasonal mainline and collaboration drops ...

iRestore Laser

Product Development Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$82K - $132K/yr

About The Position We're looking for a Product Development Manager to drive strategic product development and lifecycle management. You will focus on formulation, prototyping, testing, and go-to ...

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As of May 28, 2026, the average yearly pay for apparel product development manager in the United States is $126,987.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $114,500.00 and $143,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Apparel Product Development Manager oversees the design, development, and production of clothing products from concept to final manufacturing. They collaborate with designers, sourcing teams, and manufacturers to ensure that garments meet quality, cost, and timeline requirements. Their role involves fabric selection, prototyping, fit testing, and ensuring products align with brand standards and market trends. Additionally, they manage communication between teams to streamline the development process and resolve production challenges.

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To thrive as an Apparel Product Development Manager, you need strong knowledge of textiles, garment construction, and the product development lifecycle, typically backed by a degree in fashion, textiles, or a related field. Familiarity with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) systems, Adobe Illustrator, and sometimes certifications in project management or supply chain operations are highly beneficial. Exceptional communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills set top candidates apart, enabling them to manage cross-functional teams and vendor relationships. These competencies are essential for efficiently bringing apparel concepts to market while meeting quality, cost, and timeline objectives.

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Apparel Product Development

LJA Group LLC

Wallace, NC

$65K - $75K/yr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

Job description

ABOUT THE JOB

The Apparel Product Development position will be responsible for coordinating the various stages involved in the development of samples and the launch of new and/or rebranded products to grow product lines.
This position is reported directly to the Director, Product Development Team
Location Details

The position is based at our Wallace North Carolina location.
Responsibilities

  • Own product lifecycle, from inception, sampling process into production, as well as any post launch issue resolution, with the ability to manage across multiple seasons & collections
  • Work with designers to ensure overall design objectives are met from a designer’s perspective and commercialization perspective
  • Create and maintain tracking system that allows cross-functional teams to easily access PD materials and information
  • Exhibit and execute strong knowledge of product construction.  Knowledge of dance costumes and dance wear is not mandatory.
  • Ability to communicate with overseas vendors and develop resources to maintain daily, weekly and monthly schedules.
  • Review and analyze techpack to ensure production feasibility
  • Ability to check sample to techpack to ensure proper execution
  • Ensure all products and samples have achieved the construction, color and brand standards set forth by the design
  • Manage any updates through the development process with the factories and internal team
  • Own and maintain product development timelines and work directly with suppliers on tracking project progress ensuring team's adherence to deliverables at every stage in the process. (e.g. concepting phase, initial construction samples completed, component part and material sourcing, samples received, etc.)
  • Coordinate with all manufacturers, suppliers and factories on any manufacturing issues or delays and work internally and externally to find solutions and/or alternatives
  • Show creativity and resourcefulness to come up with solutions to issues which may arise during the development process and/or in anticipation to issues which may come up in sampling process and manufacturing
  • Communicate development challenges to management on a timely basis, while offering alternative solutions
  • Understand and manage QA/QC process, testing protocols, and regulations as they apply to product
  • Organize project details meticulously to ensure specs are precise, timelines tracked, and deadlines met
Other related duties as required.
EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

  • 5+ years of Product development experience within the knit apparel industry 
  • Spec and tech editing experience
  • Extensive experience and knowledge of structural construction within the category
  • Color approval experience
  • Timeline and project management expertise
  • Cost of goods and margin management experience
  • Very strong communication skills and ability to collaborate cross functionally and globally
  • Strong Process and project management skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Adobe Creative Suite

About Us
Laylas Dance is a family owned and operated Costume Company in the Dance Industry.  Our product range from costumes, dancewear, accessoreis and shoes. Â