Manager, Product Development - Lingerie & Swim

ABOUT US

Fashion Nova is the world’s leading trend-to-market fashion and lifestyle brand with high-growth categories across its Women, Men, Kids and Beauty divisions. Renowned for delivering the most-wanted styles to millions worldwide, Fashion Nova earned the title of the Top 5 Most-Searched Fashion Brand on Google in 2022, alongside Louis Vuitton and Nike.

Founder & CEO Richard Saghian launched the brand in 2006, from a retail location in Los Angeles. After multiple store openings, Saghian launched the e-commerce website for Fashion Nova in 2013, pioneering a disruptive social commerce model of affordable, on-trend, size-inclusive clothing online– powered by an innovative, social media-first marketing strategy.

Today, Fashion Nova has amassed over 40 million social media followers, with annual sales of approximately $2 billion!

The brand’s name has been featured in chart-topping hit songs by Cardi B, Drake, 21 Savage, Saweetie, The Game, Tyga and Offset and its styles have been worn by many celebrities, artists and athletes including Meg The Stallion, Ice Spice, Chris Brown, Floyd Mayweather, Rick Ross, Kourtney Kardashian, and Kylie Jenner.

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Manager, Product Development focused on our lingerie & swim categories, will be responsible for bringing innovative ideas to life to create a product line that stands out from the competition. You should have an excellent eye for detail, a passion for staying on top of the latest fashion trends, and the ability to collaborate effectively with other team members and international vendors/manufacturers. You’ll also need strong analytical and problem-solving skills to be able to turn ideas into reality.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the product development process from concept to launch, ensuring that products are developed on time, within budget, and to the highest standards of quality
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including design, production, merchandising, and sales, to ensure that products meet customer needs and align with company goals
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and vendors to ensure that materials and components are of the highest quality and delivered on time
• Conduct market research and competitive analysis to identify trends and opportunities for new product development
• Manage and mentor a team of product developers, providing guidance and support to ensure that they are meeting their performance goals and contributing to the overall success of the company
• Develop and manage product development budgets, ensuring that spending is aligned with business goals and priorities

ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• Five + years of Product Development experience - lingerie & swim experience is a plus 
• Costing experience and the ability to negotiate costs with vendors and suppliers
• Intermediate level understanding of G-Suite, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Illustrator
• Excellent time-management and organization skills to consistently meet deadlines
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in garment and fabric construction a plus
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work efficiently and quickly without compromising quality
• Exceptional attention to detail and quality control
• Adeptness to organize, prioritize, and pivot workload in a dynamic environment
• Capacity for working both independently and as part of a collaborative team
• Competence for executing independent decisions
• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion or Supply Management
• English, additional language(s) an advantage
• Schedule of this position: Monday – Friday | Core business hours | Onsite

BENEFITS

• NEW state-of-the-art HQ upcoming in 2024!
• Formalized career paths for continued professional growth
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) 
• Comprehensive health insurance across Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k match, with immediate vesting upon eligibility
• Weekly catered lunches & fully-stock kitchen pantry!
• Opportunities to travel for trade shows and vendor meetings
• Summer Fridays Early Departure
• Team bonding events and programs
• Attractive employee discounts!

Fashion Nova, LLC, and subsidiaries thereof, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are steadfast in our commitment to equal employment opportunities and pledge that these objectives are reflected in all aspects of our daily operations. We will continue to recruit, hire, train, and advance in employment qualified individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, criminal history, or status as an individual with a disability; and shall not discriminate against any individual, any such characteristic, nor any other classification protected by local, state and|or federal law.