Apparel Product Development Manager
Peter Millar
It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Peter Millar was founded in 2001 with a single cashmere sweater offered in 24 colors.
Based in Raleigh and Durham, North Carolina, the American lifestyle brand has grown to include luxury performance sportswear, seasonal resort and country club apparel, sophisticated classics, casually refined tailored clothing and sartorial accessories.
We strive to capture timeless style upgraded with signature innovations, in designs that are in tune with modern life. We embrace working hard, being kind and doing right by our customers, aiming to set a higher standard for the apparel industry.
This position is critical to maintain the overall integrity of all Peter Millar products. The Apparel Product Development Manager works closely with the Design and Production teams to manage technical style details and finalize new product to prepare for bulk production.
Essential Functions
Build, maintain, and own style information and tech packs in our PLM system including BOM and construction details as well as base size specs and grading information. Translate design concepts into technical specifications and production-ready samples.
Manage development timelines to ensure on-time delivery for seasonal calendars. Manage the product evaluation process. Measure products and fit throughout the development process, adjust specs, and make construction recommendation as needed.
Collaborate with design, merchandising, and production teams to ensure cohesive execution of product assortment. Manage all Style Setup communication from design to production to ensure there is a seamless transition from teams.
Assist in material management. Requesting profile sheets, spec sheets, testing, managing SMS and bulk submits. Maintain a clean and organized fabric library for all submits
Troubleshoot product for construction or trim quality concerns including snaps, butto