Manager Apparel Product Development

This role will be in the corporate office at  min of 2 days a week. 

At David’s Bridal, we empower our customers and our employees to stay true to their dreams and find the one, whether that means the wedding dress that matches her personal style—or the career that’s a perfect fit.   We’re looking for leaders with diverse backgrounds and fresh ideas to help create a uniquely personal retail experience.

Join a company that dominates the products in their category – 1 out of 3 being sold by them and taking care of them with one of the highest customer service scores in retail!

We Make Dreams Happen!

Manager Product Development 554

The Product Development Manager is a dynamic, multi-faceted cross functional team member who partners with merchandising, design and the global supply chain to achieve an aesthetically pleasing and quality product that meets trend, cost and delivery targets.
  

Essential Functions:      

• Provide direction and research on fabric, color and style trend for Adult social, Junior social, Bridesmaids, LWD, and Accessories.  Issue seasonal fabric and color trend reports to the design and merchant teams.  
• Direct fabric development, procurement, sourcing, cost, availability and minimums for all divisions of the business. Negotiate fabric and trim costs where needed.
• Define and address issues that impact cost and styling during the product development process.  Offer solutions to hit financial goals. Leverage knowledge of garment construction to make style adjustments to achieve IMU target.

Manage the sketch review and sketch selection process with design and merchant teams for all divisions. Communicate all sketch details and issue line sheets to the joint venture partners detailing fabric, trim and style changes.  Assure that product development calendar milestones are met.Provide seasonal direction on Print for all divisions.  Manage the acquisition and execution of printed fabrics through print houses, freelancers and joint venture partners including purchase and budget, colorization, strike off and production.  Use knowledge of garment construction to participate in all product style reviews, offering solutions to fit and sizing issues as well as style line adjustments.  Build, update and maintain working fabric library for all divisions.Accountable for all color development and production bulk approvalsResponsible for the coaching and development of the product development specialist    Facilitate the construction of seasonal product development milestone calendars in partnership with SVP & senior merchandising team members 

Qualifications – Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Required or Preferred):

• Education: Bachelors in textile design or fashion design preferred
• Years of product development experience: 10+ years preferred
• Managerial/leadership experience required
• Knowledge of color development including ability to read, understand and communicate color data, both visual and digital, required
• Ability to communicate promptly and accurately via computer, telephone, or similar device with or without assistive technology
• Ability to perform sedentary work
• Ability to balance, bend, kneel, squat, and reach
• Regularly lift and/or move up to 20 pounds
• Ability to travel by car, rail, or air

Now that we’ve popped the question, please say “I do”.

 Full Time Opportunity – A comprehensive benefits package is available.

• Rewarding Environment and Competitive Pay
• Generous Team Member Discount After First Pay Period
• Dayforce Wallet – Get Paid Early!
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• 401K Program
• Paid Vacation, Sick Days & Holidays
• Pet Benefits

Love wins when love is for Everyone!

Our mission at David’s Bridal is to embrace the ideas of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. It is our goal to build a workforce that is as representative as the customers we serve. We vow to create a culture where all forms of diversity are celebrated and seen as valuable.  

David’s Bridal encourages applications from all qualified candidates. David’s Bridal has a great record of accommodating persons with disabilities. Contact Human Resources at [email protected] or 610.943.5048 if you need accommodation at any stage of the application process or want more information on our accommodation policies.

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to highlight the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive description of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.  Actual duties and responsibilities will vary. The standard base pay range for this role is posted with a minimum and maximum rate.

The starting rate of pay offered will vary based on factors including but not limited to, position offered, location, training, and/or experience, and internal equity. This base pay range is specific to the state this role is posted in and may not be applicable to other locations. At David’s Bridal, it is rare for an individual to be hired at the high end of the range in their role, and compensation decisions are dependent upon the details and circumstances of each position and candidate.