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We are seekinga Director Design, Development, and Sourcing Fish & Hunt Hard Goods & Gear to join the Orvis Team! Strongest preference is for someone in our Sunderland, VT office regularly. For candidates not local to Sunderland, expectation is one week/month in Sunderland.

As a Director Design, Development, and Sourcing Fish & Hunt Hard Goods & Gear, you play a pivotal role in leading the design and development of our most innovative and technologically advanced fly fishing and hunting hard goods — work grounded by deep, first-hand angling experience, field knowledge, and real-world testing, not just concept or CAD. You are responsible for overseeing the entire product lifecycle from concept to launch, focusing on innovation, quality, and market trends within the fishing tackle and hunting industry. This role combines technical expertise in materials and engineering with creative direction and team management. You will be a key leader on the Product Team, comprised of 2 direct reports as well as the lead designer of all reels, waders, and wading boots. You will partner with our Product Leadership Team to create clear roles and responsibilities, define our new processes, and identify opportunities for simplification and efficiency. As a leader of multiple team members, you will inspire, guide, teach and elevate your team – owning their professional development and career paths.

Position Interfaces:

This position reports to our Vice President of Product Design, Development, Sourcing, & Import Compliance and interfacing with multiple areas including merchandising, inventory management, marketing, finance, sourcing, wholesale, retail operations, manufacturing and ownership of the company. It is a director role that involves supervision of the Fish/Hunt Hard Goods product design, development/sourcing team. This is an exempt/ salary position.

Responsibilities:

• Lead a customer-obsessed Fish and Hunt Hard Goods Product Design & Development/Sourcing Team
• Lead a culture of partnership, communication, and collaboration across the organization
• Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement a strategic plan for new product design and development that aligns to deliver the Assortment Strategy, thus ensuring alignment with market and customer needs as well as company and financials goals, specifically target retail, AUC and IMU across all Fish/Hunt Hard Goods products.
• Design Inspiration – Lead the Hardgoods / Innovation Design Kickoff, the Design “blank canvas” to push the Orvis brand forward and ensure that we are leaders in innovation.
• Design Partnership – Partner and collaborate with Soft Goods Designer on seasonal
• Design Kick Off, DDR and Line Adoption Meetings to ensure a One Orvis Design POV
• Product Lifecycle Management: Oversee all phases of product design and development for Fish & Hunt Hard Goods, from initial concepting and prototyping to field testing and manufacturing to on time product launch. Ensure that the Hardgoods PDD and Sourcing team is prepared on time for all milestones and inspire cross functional partners across all Hardgoods to prepare milestones and ensure they happen on time.
• Deliver the Line: Ensure that the products agreed upon through the Design Kickoff and Assortment Strategy deliver on time and are discussed at DDR 1, 2 and Final Line Adoption. Aim for 90% of products aligned upon launch on time.
• People Management - Coach the team by providing consistent and candid feedback to ensure great partnership and collaboration with cross functional partners. Guide team to have effective communication and influence decision making. Hold the team accountable for milestone preparation and on-time delivery of product.Inspire the team to make decisions in milestones to reduce swirl and to keep all key partners up to date.
• People Development – Develop and empower direct reports by coaching and mentoring to build skills and support individual career development
• Mentorship: Provide mentorship to associates within the organization.
• Market and Trend Analysis: Utilize expert knowledge of fishing and hunting techniques, gear preferences, and market trends to identify new opportunities and guide/influence product design decisions and to deliver an industry-leading Design Kickoff.
• Collaboration and Communication: Work closely with cross-functional teams including leadership, marketing, sales, and customer service to ensure a cohesive user experience and effective product positioning, most importantly at key milestones.
• Vendor Management: Partner closely with our vendors to negotiate product pricing, ensuring financial goals are met – ensure vendors are clear on product design requirements within the cost parameters set to meet retail and IMU targets
• Budget Management – Partner closely with the Vice President of Product Design, Development, Sourcing, & Import Compliance to ensure accurate operating expense budget forecasting and adherence to budgeted monthly/annual cost spend
• Calendar Management - Partner closely with the Vice President of Product Design, Development, Sourcing, & Import Compliance to refine, enforce and adhere to seasonal development calendar dates and milestone meetings
• Quality Control: Responsible for the overall quality of the final product as measured by return rates and/or product recalls.
• Steward of the brand – Partner with Marketing and Brand Amplification team to align regular travel to regional training events, sales meetings, key wholesale accounts and industry trade shows. Knowledgeable of product performance, durability, and regulatory standards and maintain a continuous pulse on industry trends and competitors.
• Proactively recommend and/or execute new processes, procedures, SOPs to provide clarity and simplification for the Product Team
• Support the Vice President of Product Design, Development, Sourcing, & Import Compliance and Chief Product & Creative Officer with projects and initiatives that benefit the entire organization
• Manage internal testing of all products in a way that is consistent with our brand standards
• Accountable for our field-testing program to ensure 90-day field testing is complete prior to SMS sample ordering PO placement
• Accountable for on-time delivery of photography, tradeshow, marketing and SMS rep samples
• Partner closely with Vice President of Product Design, Development, Sourcing, & Import Compliance to influence our manufacturing and vendor placement for Fish/Hunt Hard Goods Orvis branded products.
• Create relationships across our all-product categories to ensure we deliver a One Orvis experience for our customers.
• As a Director, think beyond your function.Proactively anticipate and solve problems that are One Orvis challenges. Give leverage to the leaders around you by taking on projects or solving problems that go beyond your function, therefore giving time back to those around you.

Competencies and Requirements:

• Education: A strong background in mechanical engineering or industrial design
• Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of fishing rod, reel, wader, boot, packs, bags, apparel materials, design tools, and manufacturing processes.
• Leadership: Proven leadership skills to guide teams, inspire innovation, and manage complex projects.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and partner in problem solving.
• Problem-Solving: Strong capacity for creative problem-solving and finding innovative solutions for design and production challenges.
• Real-world Experience: Practical, real-world fishing experience and an understanding of angler needs
• 10+ years of Product Design & Development experience with a proven track record of helping to create a positive, supportive and inspiring work environment
• 5+ years of experience managing a team with a proven track record of excellent leadership, collaboration, and coaching skills.Ability to inspire, support, coach, teach and direct team – and the ability to know which is needed in each situation. Empathetic, supportive, and direct leadership style.
• Highly proficient in cost estimating with baseline inputs, understand relationship between like for like style, COO, duties and freight
• Strong organizational, prioritization and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Management of the team for on schedule design and development of best-in-class Orvis branded products
• Efficiency: reduced spin and reduced need for communication outside of milestones by maintaining process and calendar discipline
• Quality as measured by returns and recalls, as well as feedback from customers, sales personnel in retail and wholesale, and the endorsed guide network
• Margin rate, cost of goods and sourcing strategies for Orvis branded products
• Increase in sales and gross margin dollars

About Orvis:

In 1856, Charles Orvis founded the Orvis Company in Manchester, Vermont, offering the finest fly fishing equipment, and priding himself on customer satisfaction and service. Today, along with our world famous fly-fishing gear, Orvis offers distinctive clothing, home furnishings, gifts, and dog products. Each item is rooted in our heritage of authenticity and the outdoors, and is backed with a no-questions-asked guarantee. With our flagship retail store located in the same Vermont village as the original store since 1856, we offer experience and knowledge that no other retail company can. Each day we strive to apply what we know and learn to bring our customers even better service and products tomorrow.

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Product Development Manager | DKNY Sportswear

G-III Apparel Group

Department: DKNY Sportswear

Reports To: VP of Fabric

Location (On-Site – 5 Days per Week): New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District

Position Objective:

The Product Development Manager role serves as a link between Design, Production, External Vendors/Mill and Sales/Merchandising. Each season, it is the Product Development Manager’s role to ensure sample yardage development is in line with our cost targets, timeline and brand material needs. Ideal candidate should have a strong sense of apparel construction, material sourcing and cost and clear understanding of development to production calendars. Must have great organizational skills and attention to detail. The Product Development Manager executes and communicates to suppliers/vendors our fabrication needs against the design color palette. Ownership of the fabric sample yardage request, material data sheet management, and communication of our company policies related to fabric.

Responsibilities:

• Manage fabric sample yardage WIP reports daily and keep relevant teams informed of any changes.
• Execute, update and manage the communication of all new fabric and color mini batch inquiries and distribute seasonal color palette.
• Follow through communication with supplier/vendors and overseas office on materials adopted for development (such as sample yardage guidelines, fabric detail sheets, traceability and pattern copyrights).
• Work with design to populate seasonal fabric cards for design boards.
• Distribute confirmed seasonal color palettes internally, overseas office and external supply chains.
• Review all sample yardage cuttings received against color standards. Request lab-dips on any colors not executed correctly on initial sample yardage.
• Work with VP of Fabric to ensure design team has proper fabrics for the season.
• Review all invoices related to sample yardage development at the end of each season.
• PD organization: This includes but is not limited to maintaining sample yardage seasonal binders and boards, tracking and logging in sample yardage references and managing incoming/outgoing color palette distribution.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in apparel product development
• Bachelor's Degree
• Knowledge of garment construction required
• Strong skill set in Excel required; experience with PLM preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong sense of teamwork and ability to multitask
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Employee discounts across G-III brands
• Career growth opportunities within a global fashion organization
• A collaborative, innovative environment working with industry-leading brands

Pay Range

$75,000 – $85,000 per year

Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.

G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, and marketing, enabling us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands—including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion—our success is driven by our entrepreneurial spirit and deep industry relationships.

G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Converse, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville, and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, and Donna Karan brands.

About Seroogy’s Chocolates

Founded in 1899, Seroogy’s Chocolates is a fourth-generation, family-owned Wisconsin tradition known for small-batch craftsmanship, classic recipes, and exceptional quality. We proudly produce handmade confections that have become part of generations of family traditions across the Midwest. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a skilled confectioner who can honor our heritage while driving innovation for the future.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Lead Chocolatier & Product Development Manager to lead all aspects of confectionery creation and quality at Seroogy’s Chocolates. This role safeguards our signature recipes, oversees chocolate and ingredient ordering, ensures consistent product quality, and develops new seasonal and year-round products.

This position blends technical expertise, creativity, and a passion for traditional small-batch methods. You’ll collaborate closely with our Production Manager, Retail Manager, and company leadership to maintain the excellence our customers expect, while also shaping the next generation of Seroogy’s products.

Key Responsibilities

Recipe Stewardship & Production Oversight

• Maintain and consistently execute Seroogy’s established recipes, processes, and product standards.
• Train and support team members in confectionery techniques and product specifications.
• Serve as the subject-matter expert for chocolate tempering, caramelization, enrobing, panning, and other confectionery methods.
• Partner with the Production Manager to ensure daily production runs meet quality, yield, and efficiency goals.

Technical Expertise & Equipment Mastery

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a wide range of confectionery and chocolate production equipment, including: melters, tempering machines, enrobers, copper kettles/stoves, batch cookers, cooling tables, depositors, cutters, panners, wrapping machines, and other specialized tools.
• Ensure equipment is used safely, efficiently, and in alignment with Seroogy’s product standards.
• Evaluate and introduce new equipment, technologies, or processes that increase quality and productivity without compromising craftsmanship or tradition.
• Work closely with the Production Manager to optimize workflows, implement improvements, and ensure smooth integration of new processes into daily operations.

Product Development & Innovation

• Lead the creation of seasonal, limited-edition, and core new products that align with the Seroogy’s brand and customer expectations.
• Develop prototypes, run test batches, and manage sensory evaluations.
• Research emerging confectionery trends, ingredients, and technologies to inspire new ideas.
• Collaborate with leadership on launch timelines, packaging needs, pricing strategy, and marketing initiatives.
• Maintain strong product pipeline and market presence.

Quality Control

• Oversee product quality from raw ingredients to finished goods.
• Establish and maintain QC protocols including product specs, batch reviews, and shelf-life assessments.
• Troubleshoot inconsistencies or production challenges in real time.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve yield, reduce waste, and enhance consistency.

Ingredient & Chocolate Procurement

• Order chocolate, inclusions, flavorings, packaging components tied to confectionery production, and other necessary materials.
• Manage supplier relationships and evaluate new vendors or ingredients as needed.
• Monitor inventory levels to avoid shortages while controlling costs.

Cross-Department Collaboration

• Coordinate with the Retail Manager to ensure packing, finishing, and special gift items meet quality standards.
• Work with the Shipping and Production teams to align schedules, capacity, and special production requests.
• Communicate clearly with leadership on production trends, new product opportunities, and operational improvements.

Qualifications

Required

• 3–7+ years of professional experience in confectionery, chocolate production, pastry, or food manufacturing.
• Demonstrated expertise in chocolate work (tempering, molding, enrobing, hand-dipping) and at least three major confection types (caramel, creams, truffles, barks, brittles, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with key confectionery and chocolate equipment: melters, tempering machines, enrobers, copper kettles/stoves, batch cookers, cooling tables, depositors, wrapping machines, and related production tools.
• Strong technical understanding of chocolate crystallization, viscosity, batch scaling, and the variables that impact product quality.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment, identify process improvements, and introduce new methods or tools while preserving product quality.
• Ability to manage complex projects and timelines.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards, allergens, and manufacturing best practices.
• Proven ability to develop and scale new products from concept to production.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, communication skills, and a detail-oriented, quality-driven mindset.

Preferred

• Experience in a small-batch, artisanal, or heritage brand environment.
• Familiarity with equipment scaling—from benchtop R&D tools to larger factory systems.
• A personal philosophy that balances craftsmanship, innovation, and respect for traditional methods.
• Experience leading or mentoring production staff.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to carry forward a 126-year Wisconsin legacy.
• A collaborative, supportive team environment committed to craftsmanship and quality.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• A hands-on role in a business rooted in family, tradition, and community.
• Chocolate. Lots and lots of chocolate.

How to Apply

• Please send your résumé, salary requirements, portfolio of past confectionery work (if available), and a brief note sharing why you’d be a great fit for Seroogy’s Chocolates to

Fort Worth, TX | Full-Time | In-Office

Compensation: $50,000–$60,000 annually, depending on experience

Benefits include: Paid Time Off and Company Holidays, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance 

Founded in 2012, Lila & Hayes is a Fort Worth–based lifestyle apparel brand known for timeless design, exceptional quality, and thoughtfully crafted collections. The brand serves customers across direct-to-consumer and wholesale channels and continues to expand its national presence through a disciplined approach to product development, production, and long-term growth.

Our team is highly collaborative and hands-on, with leadership closely involved in the product process from concept through launch.

Lila & Hayes is seeking an Apparel Product Development & Design Coordinator to help drive the development and production of our collections from concept through launch.

This role works closely with company leadership to bring product concepts to life while managing development timelines, coordinating factory communication, and supporting the execution of production. The position requires strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while ensuring product is delivered on time and aligned with approved specifications.

The ideal candidate has a strong interest in product development, enjoys working closely with product, and is eager to take ownership within a fast-moving and growing brand environment.

• Manage and track development timelines across multiple product initiatives
• Coordinate the sampling process from prototype through final approval
• Coordinate fit sessions, documenting revisions and communicating updates to factory partners
• Maintain accurate product documentation including specifications, development notes, and approvals
• Track costing updates and monitor margin considerations throughout development

• Work closely with leadership to help bring product concepts to life
• Contribute ideas around fabrics, trims, styling details, and product refinements
• Assist in reviewing samples and identifying opportunities to improve product quality, fit, and construction
• Support preparation for product reviews, sample organization, and development presentations

• Support day-to-day factory communication and production coordination
• Monitor production timelines and proactively flag potential delays or issues
• Ensure bulk production aligns with approved samples and quality standards
• Coordinate shipment timing and production documentation as needed

• Partner with warehouse, marketing, and wholesale teams to support product launch readiness
• Provide clear product documentation and specifications prior to warehouse intake
• Communicate development updates and production timelines across internal teams

• Maintain organized and accessible development documentation and sample tracking
• Ensure product revisions and approvals are clearly documented
• Identify opportunities to improve workflows and reduce production errors
• Review production documentation prior to payment approvals when applicable

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Design, Apparel Production or a related field
• 2+ Years experience in apparel product development, design support, or production coordination
• Familiarity with factory communication and development timelines
• Strong understanding of garment construction and apparel development processes
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• Self-starter who can take initiative while collaborating closely with leadership

New Product Development Manager (Consumer Goods)

St. Paul, MN (On-site, In Person)

Before You Read Further (Important)

• This is a hands-on, roll up your sleeves, execution-heavy role — not a strategy-only or coordination position.
• You must be hungry, humble and people smart. Non-negotiable.
• This is not a software, SaaS, app, or digital product role.

About Wrap-It Storage

We’re Wrap-It Storage — a fast-growing, family-owned consumer goods brand on a mission to help people Get Untangled! We’re an industry leader in innovative, problem-solving organization products, with solutions sold in major retailers and online. We’re a lean but mighty team where ideas move fast — from sketch to store shelves (and online) — without corporate clutter slowing things down.

The Role

We’re hiring a proactive, hands-on, design-minded New Product Development Manager to own the day-to-day execution of our physical product development process.

This is a builder role, not a coordinator role.

You will:

• Work directly with overseas factories
• Negotiate pricing, MOQs, tooling, and lead times
• Push projects forward when things stall
• ·Partner tightly with design, operations, and sales to hit deadlines
• Do whatever needs to be done to get products over the finish line

You will create structure, not wait for it.

Because we manufacture overseas, this role requires occasional evening communication to keep projects moving across time zones.

If you’re a self-starter who takes initiative, brings clarity to complexity, and has an eye for clean, cohesive product design — we want you on the team!

What You’ll Do

• Build new product development processes and timelines — you own the system
• Drive accountability and keep cross-functional teams aligned to deadlines
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and operations to define project timelines and requirements
• Ensure product aesthetics, packaging, and overall execution are consistent with the Wrap-It brand
• Work proactively with overseas partners to maintain momentum, solve problems, and accelerate development
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing while ensuring product quality
• Identify risks early and implement solutions before they cause delays
• Special projects as required (which is a fancy way of saying “other stuff we can’t think of right now”).

What You Bring

• 3–5+ years experience in consumer goods product development
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead project structure — not just follow it

·      Confidence in holding others accountable and driving results

·      Strong eye for design and brand cohesion

• Self-starter attitude: you see what needs to happen and make it happen
• Superior organizational skills
• Exceptional communication — direct, clear, timely, and solution-focused
• Comfortable with occasional evening work to stay in sync with overseas partners
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (primarily Excel & PowerPoint)

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• You’ll shape how new products are built and launched — real ownership
• Your ideas will be implemented quickly and visible everywhere our products sell
• A growth stage company with huge runway — your impact will grow with us
• A team culture built on trust, humor, and problem-solving (we take work seriously, not ourselves )

In Short: You’ll help launch the next generation of Wrap-It Storage products and make a big impact on a growing team—without the big company bureaucracy slowing you down.

Company Benefits

• Health Insurance
• HSA
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement Plan w/ Company Match
• Paid Time Off

Location: Los Angeles, CA or Seattle, WA (In-office, not remote)

About FUNBOY

Founded in 2015, FUNBOY is a family-owned brand known for creating original, design-led inflatables that bring joy to every season. Best recognized for its award-winning pool floats, air beds, holiday décor, and outdoor play products, FUNBOY combines playful design with premium materials and thoughtful construction. The brand has collaborated with leading global names including Barbie, Missoni, the artist Drake, and is carried by major retailers such as Walmart, Target, and Amazon. FUNBOY is one of the world’s most recognizable inflatable brands on social media, celebrated for products that turn everyday moments into lasting memories. We’re growing fast and have big, fun things ahead - and we’re looking for an exceptional Marketing Director to jump in, make an impact, and help take FUNBOY to the next level..

Our products must perform beautifully across all channels—standing out visually online, meeting retailer-specific requirements, and scaling seamlessly for mass distribution—while maintaining FUNBOY’s signature quality and brand voice.

Role Overview

The Product Development Manager is responsible for managing the product development lifecycle from initial concept through manufacturing handoff. This role ensures products are designed, engineered, tested, and documented to meet the requirements of each sales channel and/or partner while remaining operationally efficient and aligned with brand standards.

The role partners closely with the Production team, who manage mass manufacturing and are actively involved throughout sampling, validation, and factory ramp-up.

This is a hands-on, cross-functional role suited for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of design, engineering, manufacturing, compliance, and omni-channel commerce.

Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Lifecycle

• Manage product development from concept ideation → design → engineering → sampling → testing protocol → manufacturing handoff
• Guide product development with an omni-channel mindset, accounting for the differing needs of DTC, marketplace, and big-box retail
• Work closely with the production team to manage development timelines aligned with retail line reviews, marketplace launch windows, and DTC drops
• Balance innovation, speed-to-market, cost, margin, and scalability

Concept & Design Development

• Partner with founders, design, production and marketing to develop new product concepts, categories, and line extensions
• Evaluate product ideas for brand alignment, channel fit, manufacturability, and commercial viability
• Work closely with the production team to guide materials, construction methods, and features that perform well across online merchandising, retail shelves, and high-volume fulfillment

Engineering & Technical Execution

• Oversee technical specifications, CADs, tech packs, BOMs, packaging structures, and master cartons
• Ensure products meet performance, durability, and safety standards appropriate for both DTC and mass retail environments
• Drive resolution of technical challenges uncovered during development and sampling

Sampling & Factory Collaboration

• Oversee the sampling process in close collaboration with the Production team and overseas factories
• Review and approve samples across function, materials, color, print, construction, and packaging
• Ensure samples reflect final retail-ready and DTC-ready specifications, minimizing late-stage changes

Manufacturing Handoff

• Own the final handoff to Production once a product is development-complete
• Ensure all documentation is finalized, including specs, testing protocol, packaging requirements, and channel-specific variations
• Support Production during early manufacturing runs to ensure design intent, quality, and channel requirements are maintained

Compliance, Testing & Retail Readiness

• Ensure products comply with all relevant U.S. and international safety standards (e.g., ASTM, CPSIA, Prop 65)
• Work with production team to account for retailer-specific compliance, packaging, labeling, and testing requirements
• Partner with testing labs and internal teams to manage certifications, warnings, and documentation for all sales channels

Cross-Functional & Omni-Channel Management

• Serve as the central hub between Design, Production, Sourcing, Marketing, E-commerce, and Retail partners
• Communicate channel-specific tradeoffs, timelines, and risks clearly to leadership
• Help build scalable product development systems that support rapid DTC launches and large retail programs simultaneously

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in product development, ideally within consumer products, outdoor goods, inflatables, or adjacent categories
• Proven experience guiding products from concept through manufacturing handoff
• Experience developing products for multiple sales channels, including DTC, Amazon, and/or big-box retail
• Strong understanding of overseas manufacturing, materials, tooling, and production processes
• Familiarity with retail compliance, packaging standards, and testing requirements
• Exceptional project management, communication, and decision-making skills
• Ability to balance creative vision with operational and commercial constraints
• Passion for design-led, brand-forward consumer products

What Success Looks Like

• FUNBOY consistently launches high-quality products on time across all channels
• Products are engineered to scale smoothly from DTC drops to major retail programs
• Sampling cycles are efficient with fewer late-stage surprises
• Clear, repeatable product development processes are in place
• Strong collaboration between Product Development, Production, and channel stakeholders
• Products hit target margins while maintaining FUNBOY’s premium look and feel

Why FUNBOY

• High-impact leadership role at a growing, design-obsessed omni-channel brand
• Opportunity to shape product strategy across DTC, Amazon, and national retail
• Creative freedom paired with real ownership and accountability
• Fast-moving, collaborative environment where great ideas ship

To apply please email   with your resume and subject line: "Production Manager Role"

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

True Religion is an urban casual lifestyle brand focused on high-quality denim, activewear, accessories, and more—for men, women, and kids. Founded in 2002, we shook up the Los Angeles denim scene by re-engineering the classic five-pocket jean with our signature Super T Stitch and iconic horseshoe detailing—now synonymous with bold, unapologetic style and the True Religion legacy. Driven by a relentless commitment to craftsmanship, we design with one goal in mind: to stand out from the crowd. We don’t just create denim—we give it attitude, authenticity, and individuality.

THE PURPOSE:

The Product Development Manager, Denim is responsible for leading the development and production strategy for our denim categories while managing key relationships with finished product suppliers and agents. This role ensures product is delivered at the highest quality, on time, and at target cost while aligning with True Religion’s sourcing strategy and brand standards. The Product Development Manager, Denim partners cross-functionally with Design, Merchandising, Materials, and R&D to drive product execution, improve margins, and deliver on seasonal business objectives. This role also leads and develops a team focused on operational excellence, product quality, and speed to market.

THE ROLE (what you are accountable for):

• Drive the product development and production process from concept through delivery, ensuring alignment with the product pipeline calendar and key milestones.
• Partner cross-functionally with Design, Merchandising, Materials, and R&D to ensure product meets aesthetic, quality, cost, and delivery expectations.
• Manage vendor relationships and oversee external manufacturing partners to maintain quality standards, cost targets, and on-time delivery.
• Monitor purchase orders, production timelines, and development milestones to proactively identify and resolve issues that may impact delivery or margin.
• Develop and manage time and action calendars to ensure adherence to development and production timelines.
• Maintain key reporting, including IMU tracking, style adoption, fabric projections, and fabric liability reporting.
• Partner with Merchandising to support reorder opportunities and manage delivery flow adjustments as needed.
• Communicate production updates, risks, and changes to cross-functional partners to ensure alignment across the business.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve operational processes, speed to market, and product execution.
• Lead and develop team members while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment.

YOU ARE:

A strategic and detail-oriented product development leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You bring strong knowledge of apparel production and sourcing and understand how to balance cost, quality, and delivery timelines. You are a proactive problem-solver who anticipates issues and drives solutions while maintaining strong vendor and cross-functional relationships. Organized, analytical, and adaptable, you communicate effectively across teams and lead with a collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• 8+ years of experience in apparel production, sourcing, or product development roles with increasing responsibility
• Strong knowledge of apparel manufacturing, fabric and garment construction, and production lifecycle timelines
• Experience managing vendor relationships and overseeing production timelines and delivery execution
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret production and operational data
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive decisions across multiple functions
• Strong organizational and project management skills in a deadline-driven environment

ADDITIONAL ROLE INFORMATION:

• Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this role is $90,000 – $120,000. This is a full-time, exempt position. This range represents the low and high ends of the expected base salary range for this role based on the applicable location. True Religion reasonably expects to pay within this range in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and internal equity.
• Perks: We offer a mix of benefits and perks to support our employees at work and beyond, including health benefits, a 401(k) with employer match, merchandise discounts, commuter benefits, wellness & employee assistance programs, and more.
• Work Model: This role is based in El Segundo, CA, and follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation of in-office presence on designated days to support collaboration and business needs.
• Employment Eligibility: Employment with True Religion is contingent upon meeting applicable employment eligibility requirements.

True Religion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

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FRAME is a modern fashion brand celebrated for its refined aesthetic and effortless approach to everyday dressing. Since its founding in 2012, FRAME has become synonymous with contemporary luxury rooted in quality craftsmanship and cultural relevance.

Bridging California’s ease and Parisian sophistication, FRAME draws inspiration from the worlds of fashion, art, design, and lifestyle creating collections that capture a timeless yet modern sensibility. Beyond fashion, the world of FRAME continues to expand through meaningful cultural collaborations from hotels to auction houses, establishing the brand as a destination where style, creativity, and culture intersect.

Today, FRAME is recognized globally for its ready-to-wear, denim, and accessories, with more than 20 stores across North America, Europe, and Asia, and distribution through leading department stores and boutiques worldwide.

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Mens Product Development Manager, the Product Development Associate will assist the team across all aspects of the product development process for both RTW and Denim categories. This role requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The Product Development Associate will contribute to the maintenance of development tools and resources, assist with administrative and creative tasks, and ensure accurate documentation throughout development to pre-production

Responsibilities:

• Support the product development process by preparing, distributing, and tracking all packages from overseas vendors. Troubleshoot shipping issues with logistics team
• Manage style details and fabric information across Excel charts and Google sheets to ensure data accuracy and cross-team alignment
• Monitor, track, and check-in samples from Proto through SMS stages
• Support daily communication with vendors and fabric mills
• Partner with design and fabric mills on fabric orders, fabric detail sheet organization, color palette creation, distribution, and approvals
• Processing and issuing of POs in BlueCherry PLM system
• Assist with production handover binders, creating and organizing SMS fabric swatches and trims
• Develop strong cross-functional relationships with design/merchandising/tech/production
• Keep PD area organized inclusive of submits, fabric, trims, and garments

Skills & Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in fashion, retail, business, or a related field
• Degree in Fashion or equivalent a plus
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Organized, reliable, and eager to learn
• Clear communication skills with the ability to stay organized and prioritize daily tasks
• Functional ability in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Experience working with BlueCherry is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing computer-based tasks
• Occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 30 pounds, such as samples and fabrics
• Able to accurately assess fabric color with and without tools, including a lightbox
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including computers, printers, and phones
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external teams

• Degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Immunology, Biology, or a related field.
• Master’s with 2+ years of experience or BS with 4+ years of experience.
• Strong understanding of analytical method development, including molecular and cell based assays.
• Demonstrated ability to design, execute, and analyze experiments with excellent communication and problem solving skills.
  
  

• Develop and optimize analytical methods for in process testing, product release, and product characterization, including qPCR, ddPCR, ELISA, and ELISpot.
• Lead method development, qualification, validation, and tech transfer activities with CDMOs and external QC partners.
• Troubleshoot analytical challenges and ensure accurate documentation in electronic lab notebooks.
• Collaborate with CMC leadership on regulatory submissions and represent Analytical Development in internal and external project meetings.
  
  

Casper’s Ice Cream is a $160M, 100-year-old family-founded business behind the iconic FatBoy ice cream sandwich and other beloved frozen treats. Acquired by MidOcean Partners in 2022, we are on a mission to transform from a proud regional manufacturer into a nationally recognized branded CPG company.

Job Summary:

The Research and Development Technician supports the creation and testing of new food products through laboratory and pilot-scale trials. This role assists with prototype development, ingredient testing, and product evaluation while maintaining accurate development documentation. The position also ensures laboratory equipment, materials, and testing environments are properly maintained. The role works closely with product development and manufacturing teams to support successful product launches. *Relocation is not provided for this position.*

Key Responsibilities:

1. Product Development Support:

• Assist in the formulation and preparation of prototypes for new product concepts.
• Assist in ingredient trials, material evaluations, and process optimization studies.
• Document formulation changes and maintain accurate records of development activities.
• Perform laboratory and pilot-scale tests to evaluate product performance.
• Assist in sensory evaluations, shelf-life studies, and stability testing.

2. Laboratory Maintenance

• Maintain, calibrate, and clean equipment to ensure accuracy and safety.
• Coordinate and gather materials and supplies for prototype development work.
• Manage laboratory and storage areas of finished prototypes and raw materials.

Requirements & Qualifications:

• Education:
• Preferably enrolled in a food science program
• Experience:
• Entry-Level: 0-3 years of experience in a laboratory and manufacturing setting
• Skills:
• Understanding of ingredient functionality and product formulation.
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques and familiarity with testing equipment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Knowledge of CPG production processes and equipment.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidelines and quality standards (e.g., HACCP, GMP, FDA regulations).

Work Environment:

• Primarily a laboratory and food manufacturing setting.
• Standing for extended periods of time.
• Occasional bending and lifting up to 40 lbs.

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