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G/FORE · 1 day ago

G/FORE Product Development Manager

Raleigh, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

G/FORE is a company that combines modern design with a love for golf, aiming to disrupt the industry while respecting its traditions. The Product Development Manager will lead the development of Men’s and Women’s Apparel, collaborating with design and production teams to ensure high standards of quality and innovation. This role involves project management, vendor relations, and overseeing the product lifecycle from concept to delivery.

FashionSports

Responsibilities

Serve as the liaison between design and production teams

Communicate with mills and factories to ensure accurate sample execution and timely delivery

Manage vendor relationships to align with brand goals

Attend weekly fittings for Women’s development and provide timeline visibility

Oversee style creation and maintenance for Women’s apparel

Share updates from key milestone meetings with cross-functional teams

Participate in Proto Review and SMS Review meetings with stakeholders

Request material profile sheets, spec sheets, and testing documentation

Oversee material color development and approve bulk colors and materials

Coordinate with trim vendors for new developments; track sampling fees and maintain digital library

Request salesman samples, photo shoot samples, and wear test samples

Manage day-to-day activities of the Product Development Assistant

Travel as needed to overseas partners

Qualification

Product developmentApparel experienceTextiles knowledgeVendor managementPLM experienceExcel proficiencyProject managementAdobe IllustratorCommunication skillsTime managementOrganizational skills