Apparel & Accessories Product Development Manager - F1 Apparel

Job title: Apparel & Accessories Product Development Manager - F1 Apparel

About the Role Insomniac (Live Nation) is seeking a highly motivated Apparel and Accessories Product Development Manager within our Formula 1 division to lead factory cost conversations, materials and trims, BOM maintenance, and vendor collaboration. This role requires in-office presence at the Henderson, NV location and will involve travel to various event, office, and warehouse locations as needed.

What You'll Do

• Build relationships and recommend new manufacturers in the apparel space.
• Develop yearly development schedules and keep development on track.
• Develop products and review prototypes for quality, brand aesthetic and design intent that meet minimum order quantities and follow line plan.
• Lead cost negotiations with international, domestic and local factories and vendors through product lifecycle (costing, time and action, minimums, etc.).
• Meet product development milestones and deadlines with pre-production tracking and reporting.
• Provide costing rollups for brand or classification at final cost.
• Analyze and leverage company reports to review business, category needs and trends.
• Partner with Creative Director to refine seasonal concepts, color palettes and materials.
• Create technical packages and specifics.
• Manage the approval process of all items in development.
• Create cost sheets for all inventoried items.
• Maintain timelines and WIP reports throughout all phases of development and production, both for vendors and in-house management.
• Travel to factories to oversee all manufacturing QC and ensure factories comply with proper audit policies.
• Recruit, hire and onboard various team members and vendors.
• Special projects as assigned.

What We're Looking For

• 4-6+ years of experience in product development, design or production in garment manufacturing.
• Extensive knowledge of raw materials and garment construction.
• Extensive experience with domestic and international manufacturers.
• Proven ability to provide leadership, supervision and direction through the development process.
• Ability to demonstrate capabilities through a costing exercise.
• Familiarity leading a team and working with a PLM system.
• Proficient in Adobe Suite and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, and ability to actively listen.
• Proven track record in delivering results.