Product Development Manager

ANINE BING is looking for a Product Development Managerto join its Production team based in Los Angeles.

The Product Development Manager oversees Product Development processes and strategic sourcing initiatives while leading and coaching the Product team to ensure ongoing growth and development.

The ideal candidate is a strong relationship builder and team player driven to contribute to ANINE BING's success. They are successful working both autonomously and as part of a team, confident interacting with cross-functional stakeholders at every level, and flexible and passionate about building teams with different skill sets and personalities.

Responsibilities Include

• Product Lifecycle Management: Lead Product Development from concept to production, managing the entire lifecycle.
• Vendor Communication: Daily communication with vendors to ensure accurate samples and meet deadlines.
• Sample Tracking and Oversight: Oversee tracking of raw materials and samples, ensuring timely production and photoshoot deadlines.
• Collaboration with Design: Work closely with design for approval comments and feedback.
• Raw Material Sourcing and Testing: Source, manage, and test raw materials to meet quality standards.
• Documentation and Costing: Create and maintain tracking reports for samples, fabric, lab dips, and strike-offs. Manage initial costing, analyzing and achieving margin goals.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with tech teams to ensure garments meet fit and production standards.

Requirements

• Must be willing to work in person at our DTLA HQ office Monday through Thursday (and work remotely on Fridays)
• Minimum 7 years of progressive work experience in the garment/ textile industry
• Four-year college or university degree with emphasis on clothing technology or manufacturing
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to anticipate problems and develop solutions through to resolution
• In-depth Knowledge of material construction and related testing, and production garment construction and manufacturing
• Advanced negotiation skills and knowledge of costing
• Strong technical skills, e.g. MS Office, Google Docs, PDM, Adobe

Benefits & Perks

• Work/Life Balance: Flexible work schedules, Unlimited/ flexible time off, paid holidays throughout the year, and extra days off in the summer
• Wellness: ANINE BING covers 75% of costs for your medical, dental, and vision insurance and offers an array of other benefits for you and your dependents, including a generous parental leave program
• And more: Generous employee discount and wardrobe

Compensation

• The anticipated base salary range for this role is $80,000 - $90,000 per year.

Working at ANINE BING

ANINE BING seeks to empower its employees by providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Diversity and inclusion is critical to our success as a global brand, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

More about ANINE BING

ANINE BING is a Los Angeles-based fashion house started in 2012 that blends elements of Scandinavian simplicity with American energy to offer modern wardrobe essentials for women seeking a timeless yet rebellious approach to everyday style. Since its launch, ANINE BING has built a global brand represented across 90+ countries, including brick-and-mortar retail stores in cities worldwide.

Headquartered in Los Angeles, ANINE BING has over 200 employees and is backed by key investors, which include Index Ventures founder Danny Rimer (Facebook, Dropbox, Roblox, Net-A-Porter), Greycroft Partners founder Dana Settle (Bumble, Cuyana, Farfetch), and Felix Capital founder Frederic Court (Goop, Farfetch, Vitrue, Dailymotion).