Senior Manager, Product Development

Job title: Senior Manager, Product Development

About the Role The Senior Manager, Product Development leads the end-to-end development of the Activewear category, driving evolution for both Men’s and Women’s lines with a balance of high-performance functionality and trend-forward design. You will guide development teams, manage calendars, coordinate with factories, and collaborate across merchandising and marketing to ensure successful line launches.

What You'll Do

• Manage all new development and counter development of styles in the activewear category.
• Lead the execution of business strategy and plans for the activewear line ensuring quality products are developed and delivered.
• Build, manage, and maintain Development Time and Action Calendars for all developed products across factories and countries.
• Analyze price quotes and work with production to achieve target costs; understand fabric, trim, and yarn costs and their impact on final garment cost.
• Monitor daily status of fabrics, lab dips, samples, trims, washes, and technical design; ensure adherence to lead times.
• Approve fabrics/yarns for appearance, quality, weight, and hand-feel using standard guidelines.
• Approve proto samples for style details, trim, wash, artwork, and construction.
• Manage workflow from counter samples/initial sketches through final placement of styles.
• Oversee pre-production approvals of fits, strikes-offs, patterns, trims, and lab dips.
• Establish and manage tracking tools for all products in development through final production.
• Maintain daily communication with overseas offices and factories.
• Build, train, and manage the product development team as the business grows.
• Collaborate with buying and marketing to educate product knowledge, ensure successful line launches, and gather feedback for improvements.
• Travel to factories, shop comps, and trade shows as needed to execute brand strategies.
• Analyze business results and competitor trends; adjust future assortments to maximize sales, profitability, and inventory turns while preserving brand integrity.
• Develop and manage the product calendar for seasonal deliveries and special events.
• Organize and prioritize weekly workload for self and team.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 8+ years of Product Development experience, with a proven track record in technical activewear or performance apparel.
• Expertise in both Men’s and Women’s categories strongly preferred, specifically regarding functional fabrics and specialized construction.
• Basic understanding of Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent time-management and organizational skills with consistent deadline achievement.
• Strong follow-up and negotiation skills.
• Team player and open to dialogue; effective in-person and email communication.
• Attention to detail; ability to work independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
• AFA or AA in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• English required; additional language(s) an advantage.

Nice to Have

• Additional language proficiency.
• Experience traveling internationally for sourcing, vendor meetings, and trade shows.

Compensation & Benefits

• New state-of-the-art HQ in Beverly Hills.
• Formalized career paths for continued professional growth.
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO).
• Comprehensive health insurance (Medical, Dental, Vision).
• 401k match with immediate vesting upon eligibility.
• Weekly catered lunches and fully-stocked kitchen pantry.
• Opportunities to travel for trade shows and vendor meetings.
• Summer Fridays and early departure options.
• Team bonding events and programs.
• Attractive employee discounts.

Note: Fashion Nova, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote qualified individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, veteran status, criminal history, disability, or other protected characteristics.