Product Development Manager, Accessories
Core
Lead the end-to-end product creation process for accessories and handbags, ensuring alignment with brand vision and business strategy.
Role type
Product Development Manager (Accessories/Handbags)
Builds
Accessories and handbag products
Domain
Apparel / Accessories / Handbags
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Product development lifecycle management, cost negotiation, vendor management, multi-season calendar execution, KPI tracking (cost, IMU, fit approval), bulk order allocation, PLM proficiency, Adobe Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop)
Preferred skills
Technical design understanding, garment construction knowledge, testing protocol familiarity
Responsibilities
Manage product creation from design handoff to production approval, establish and execute brand strategy for financial and quality goals, negotiate costs, collaborate with cross-functional teams for on-time delivery, manage multi-season development calendars, lead IT process improvements, allocate bulk orders to suppliers based on capacity and capability
Seniority
Mid-Senior, hands-on IC