About the position
FAM Brands is seeking a detail-driven Product Manager to oversee product development and production for one of our dynamic Pods. This role is a unique blend of collaboration and execution, where you’ll bring products to life through partnerships with design, merchandising, and sales teams – from concept through production. As the Product Manager, you’ll serve as the connector across teams, ensuring products meet the highest standards of quality, value, and customer expectations.
Responsibilities
- Drive the Product Development Process: Manage apparel products from initial concept through final production, ensuring timelines, quality, and costs are achieved.
- Support the Creative Process: Partner with design, merchandising, and sales to translate ideas into clear, actionable plans for development and production.
- Own the Details in PLM: Maintain all product specifications, style details, and technical information in Centric PLM to ensure data accuracy at every stage.
- Perfect the Fit: Participate in fit sessions to ensure apparel meets design intent, quality standards, and customer needs.
- Vendor Collaboration: Communicate with vendors to ensure products are developed and manufactured to specification, resolving challenges as they arise.
- Trend Insights: Stay current on market trends, innovations, and industry shifts to help deliver competitive, on-trend apparel to our partners.
- Technical Expertise: Develop and refine tech packs, specs, and technical drawings that serve as the blueprint for production success.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in product development, fashion design, textiles, or a related field.
- 12+ years of experience in apparel product development and production.
- Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for technical design needs.
- Strong experience working with PLM systems – Centric PLM experience is a big plus.
- Excellent collaboration skills to partner effectively across design, sales, merchandising, and vendors.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
- Experience in mass market or licensed brands is a bonus but not required.
- A portfolio that demonstrates your relevant work and expertise.
Benefits
- Competitive salary range of $100,000—$125,000 USD.
- Participation in annual bonus program (Non-Sales) or commission program (Sales).
- Opportunities for growth and skill expansion.
- Collaborative and results-oriented work environment.
