Product Development Specialist

Job description

General Summary The Product Development Manager, Almost Famous is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end development of apparel products from concept through production. This position supports the Wholesale apparel business. The responsibilities described below are considered essential functions of the role. This position is based in our NYC office and requires working on-site. Key Responsibilities: - Partner closely with the Director of Product Development to execute seasonal strategies from concept through bulk production - Partner with Director of Product Development to lead color approval process, reviewing lab dips, strike-offs, and bulk submissions to ensure consistency with brand standards - Manage and track all sample requests (proto to TOP), ensuring alignment with development calendar and on-time delivery - Coordinate with design and overseas vendors to initiate and follow through on sample development - Review incoming samples for quality, construction, and aesthetic, escalating issues and proposing solutions - Maintain and update WIP reports to track sample status, approvals, and outstanding requests - Communicate daily with overseas factories to send detailed commen...