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Gap, Inc.

Senior Designer, Performance

San Francisco, CA · On-site

$120K - $128K/yr

... product samples for milestone reviews. Cross-Functional Partnership * Collaborate with Merchandising, Product Development, and Marketing to align product stories with seasonal themes. * Partner with ...

Gap Inc.

Senior Designer, Performance

San Francisco, CA

$120K - $128K/yr

... product samples for milestone reviews. Cross-Functional Partnership * Collaborate with Merchandising, Product Development, and Marketing to align product stories with seasonal themes. * Partner with ...

Boot Barn

Associate Product Development Manager

Irvine, CA · On-site

$122K - $152K/yr

Generate and maintain seasonal colorways per style, ensuring alignment with creative and ... Supplier Sample Request Management: Submit and track development sample requests with vendors ...

Doen

Director of Product Development

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$130K - $160K/yr

... Sample handover to ensure each style meets design intent within key calendar milestones. This role ... Build, manage and continuously refine the seasonal product development calendar. * Ensure all cross ...

Boot Barn

Associate Product Development Manager

Irvine, CA · On-site

$122K - $152K/yr

Generate and maintain seasonal colorways per style, ensuring alignment with creative and ... Supplier Sample Request Management: Submit and track development sample requests with vendors ...

Magnolia

Associate Product Developer

Waco, TX · On-site

Adhere to milestones and deadlines outlined in the seasonal development calendar* * Manage pre-production and TOP samples, including maintaining the in-house sample library, tracking sample inventory ...

PRYM

Product Development Assistant

Manhattan, NY

$23.50 - $30/hr

This role is crucial to the success of our seasonal collections, bridging the gap between design concepts and final production. The Assistant will be responsible for creating sample cards ...

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Apparel Design & Development Manager- Johnston & Murphy

Apparel Design & Development Manager- Johnston & Murphy

Genesco Inc

Nashville, TN

$110K - $138K/yr

Full-time

Posted 15 days ago

Genesco rating

5.4

Company rating: 5.4 out of 10

Based on 32 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

74th of 102 rated fashion retailers

Job description

Job Summary
Under the direction of the Director, Apparel Design & Product Development, the Manager, Apparel Design & Product Development is a key leader on the J&M apparel team responsible for fully owning the product lifecycle from initial concept through delivery. This role requires sound independent business judgment, a strong commercial and trend-right product sensibility, and the ability to lead cross-functional partnerships across design, merchandising, technical design, and vendor management. The Manager will drive seasonal execution while also contributing to new business initiatives and supporting the development of junior team members.
Job Responsibilities
  • Own the product lifecycle for Johnston & Murphy apparel categories - focus of men's blazers, outerwear, and pants - from concept through production and delivery.
  • Lead the development and execution of seasonal product strategies, ensuring commercial relevance, brand aesthetic alignment, and profitability across all categories.
  • Lead the development of seasonal design direction informed by consumer insights, fashion forecasts, and market trends, from initial inspiration through final selling tools.
  • Oversee all phases of the product creation process-from concept development through commercialization-ensuring timely execution and delivery.
  • Partner closely with Merchandising, Design, and Technical Design to deliver on product vision and brand standards, making independent decisions where appropriate.
  • Manage all pre-production, production, and post-production approval processes including fabrics, trims, samples, and technical development.
  • Conduct ongoing market, consumer, and competitive research to identify trends and opportunities; compile and present findings to internal stakeholders seasonally.
  • Manage vendor and factory relationships, ensuring on-time sample delivery and adherence to the development calendar.
  • Oversee pre-costing, seasonal cost analysis, and margin problem-solving across all assigned categories.
  • Deliver product presentations to store teams, upper management, wholesale partners, and internal teams.
  • Manage buy meetings across all channels of distribution, including selling analysis, trend overview, and presentation of new development.
  • Partner with Wholesale Sales to ensure alignment on calendar milestones and business needs.
  • Support new business initiatives as assigned, including licensed and strategic partnership programs.
  • Provide leadership and mentorship to junior team members; foster a collaborative, learning-oriented team environment.
  • Manage seasonal booking processes and support in-season merchandise to drive the business.

Job Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Design, or a related field.
  • 5-7 years of progressive apparel product development experience; prior management or team lead experience preferred.
  • Deep knowledge of the apparel product lifecycle, including design, technical development, sourcing, costing, and production.
  • Strong commercial instincts with the ability to balance trend, brand aesthetic, and business performance.
  • Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple categories and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
  • Excellent cross-functional communication skills; able to work collaboratively with internal and external partners at all levels.
  • Proven ability to build and present compelling seasonal product stories to leadership and key partners.
  • Driven and solution-oriented; confident making independent decisions on complex challenges.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop).

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Genesco Inc., based in Nashville, TN, US, is a publicly owned specialty retail company operating in the footwear, apparel, and accessories industry. The company was initially founded in 1924 as Jarman Shoe Company before eventually transitioning to its current name in 1959. Currently, it operates numerous retail stores in the US and Puerto Rico, including popular brands like Journeys, Johnston & Murphy, and Lids Sports Group. Genesco's mission is to be the leading specialty retailer in the footwear, headwear, and sports apparel industries through providing high quality products and demonstrating excellent customer service. Some of the company's notable achievements include the successful ownership and growth of multiple well-known fashion brands and a significant retail footprint in North America.

Industry

Retail

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Nashville, TN, US

Year founded

1924

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