Sr Manager, Product Development, Denim & Unisex
alexanderwang llc.
Position Title: Sr. Manager, Product Development, Denim and Unisex
Position Summary:The Sr. Manager, Product Development, Denim and Unisex owns product development for the denim and unisex categories end-to-end, from initial concept through sample approval, and sets the standards and processes that keep the development pipeline on track.
Partnering closely with design and leading the development team, this role brings each style to life—directing tech packs, fabric and wash development, sample logistics, and vendor relationships—so every proto and sales sample meets the brand's standards for fit, fabric, and construction on schedule.
Key Responsibilities Include But Are Not Limited To:Design & Development Partnership
Serve as the primary day-to-day partner to the Sr. Design Director, Denim + Cut & Sew, driving alignment on development milestones and sample calendars
Attend all denim and unisex sketch reviews and proto/SMS reviews, providing technical feedback to keep development executable and on schedule
Partner with design to make wash comments on all developments and to write complete product knowledge descriptions—covering fit, fabric, trim, and wash details—for every SKU Maintain and update the physical and digital design boards with current fabric and wash details by group
Tech Packs & Style Data
Review all proto and SMS tech packs for accuracy, confirming specs, materials, trims, wash, and finishing details are complete and correct
Input and maintain style data in RLM from first proto through final SMS, including style numbers, sketches, descriptions, and BO Ms; set up raw materials each season
Maintain a shared database of denim and unisex fits, washes, and fabric names for reference across the team
Sampling & Vendor Management
Launch proto and SMS development with overseas factories and the in-house atelier, confirming each vendor has clear direction once styles are released
Order all trims, fabrics, and materials needed for sampling, for both domestic and overseas facto