Product Development Associate, Denim
rag & bone
Position Level Classification:Associate
About Rag & Bone
From our origins in New York in 2002, rag & bone was founded on a belief of uncompromising ideals: a commitment to doing things the right way, not the easy way. To making things that are as original as they are timeless.
To being true to ourselves, even when that truth sets us apart from the mainstream. We still believe in the same principles we started with: the easy elegance of classic British tailoring, the authenticity of American workwear, and the originality of our home city, New York.
As New Yorkers, community and authenticity have become synonymous with our brand. An inclusive environment at rag & bone upholds our original values by encouraging employee connection and empowering each individual to have a voice on policy, process and collaboration for a more equitable future.
Level/Title position is reporting into:Job Summary: rag & bone is currently looking for an Associate Product Manager to support in the development and production of our Denim apparel. We are looking for a highly organized individual with excellent communication and follow up skills to join our growing team.
Responsibilities:Development
Work cross functionally with Design, Tech, and Merch Partners to launch styles into development
Build styles and detailed BOM's in internal style management system
Build/send seasonal factory development logs with clear direction for factories to proceed with sampling
Ensure that all garment details are organized and communicated to factories for accurate costing
Continually review allocation and ensure department and vendor sourcing strategy is met
Facilitate the shipment of all sample materials and wash standards (proto-SMS)Partner with vendors and TD to ensure deadlines are met for protos and SMS Maintain organization of all proto and SMS samples per season
Communicate progress/ETA's for all samples cross functionally
Maintain BOM's throughout development process
Review, facilitate and track pre-market SMS alt