Manager PD & Production, Denim & Leather
Core
Own the full lifecycle of product development and production for the denim and leather category, merging product development and sourcing to meet aesthetic, sustainability, cost, and delivery goals.
Role type
Manager, Product & Production (Denim & Leather)
Builds
Denim and leather apparel products
Domain
Fashion / Apparel / Sustainable Manufacturing
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Denim and leather construction expertise, Wash process management, Vendor allocation and management, Costing and negotiation, Production planning and risk mitigation, Cross-functional collaboration
Preferred skills
Sustainability mindset, Calendar management, Domestic/international travel
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Partner with Design, Fabric, and Merch to deliver aesthetic vision through innovative denim and leather development; Drive wash process from R&D to TOP approval; Own vendor allocation, source new partners, and optimize factory performance; Negotiate costing and terms while upholding ESG commitments; Manage T&A from PO placement through delivery; Act as central point of contact across internal teams (Design, Merch, TD, Fabric, Planning)
Seniority
Manager, hands-on IC