Alexander Wang Sr Manager, Product Development, Denim & Unisex
- Serve as the primary day-to-day partner to the Sr. Design Director, Denim + Cut & Sew, driving alignment on development milestones and sample calendars
- Attend all denim and unisex sketch reviews and proto/SMS reviews, providing technical feedback to keep development executable and on schedule
- Partner with design to make wash comments on all developments and to write complete product knowledge descriptions-covering fit, fabric, trim, and wash details-for every SKU
- Maintain and update the physical and digital design boards with current fabric and wash details by group
- Review all proto and SMS tech packs for accuracy, confirming specs, materials, trims, wash, and finishing details are complete and correct
- Input and maintain style data in RLM from first proto through final SMS, including style numbers, sketches, descriptions, and BOMs; set up raw materials each season
- Maintain a shared database of denim and unisex fits, washes, and fabric names for reference across the team
- Launch proto and SMS development with overseas factories and the in-house atelier, confirming each vendor has clear direction once styles are released
- Order all trims, fabrics, and materials needed for sampling, for both domestic and overseas factories, and gather any standards or sew-bys factories require
- Maintain daily communication with vendors across regions, following up proactively as deadlines approach and escalating risks early to keep development on track
- Request fabric data sheets, lead times, and MOQs from fabric suppliers, and visit denim mills as needed
- Coordinate with the trim team on trim needs and track seasonal trim development for proto and SMS
- Track and coordinate print and custom color development on fabrics
- Maintain the sample WIP chart, logging and receiving all incoming samples
- Maintain an organized system for storing and retrieving samples, and manage the fabric and trim libraries
- Track all sample hand-off timelines to ensure on-time pass-offs, and manage alterations for protos and SMS as needed
- Own the product development calendar end-to-end-building, maintaining, and distributing it to internal teams and factories, and booking all related meetings
- Coordinate sample ETAs, schedule meetings accordingly, and keep cross-functional partners informed of calendar implications for sample development
- Issue development POs and process invoices for samples, fabrics, and printing
- Track denim and unisex team expenses and ensure adherence to budget
- Work cross-functionally with the graphics, trims, and materials teams, and partner with the accessories team on accessories development
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Product Development, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience
- 7+ years of experience in product development, preferably in denim and/or unisex; end-to-end experience from proto through SMS approval strongly preferred
- Proficient in Adobe InDesign/Illustrator, Microsoft Suite, and RLM or similar PLM systems
- Demonstrated ability to manage samples, BOMs, and development calendars across multiple concurrent seasons
- Experience working with an in-house atelier
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a sharp eye for detail and precision
- Highly organized, with a track record of meeting sample deadlines
- Comfortable working cross-functionally across design, materials, and merchandising teams
- Ability to create and maintain seasonal line lists and fit overviews
- Clothing allowance & discounted merchandise
- Healthcare (medical/dental/vision) coverage
- Flexible spending account (FSA) & Commuter benefits
- 401(k) savings plan with employer match
- Summer Fridays
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