Summary
A fashion organization is seeking a product development professional to connect design, suppliers, and production teams. The role focuses on organization, communication, and managing products through their lifecycle.
Highlights
Lead product development processes, coordinate cross-functional teams, and manage creative projects from concept to completion.
Description
Who We Are
o5 group is an industry leader in global fashion & apparel design with 40+ years of success across wholesale, e-comm, and marketplace.
We are privately held, headquartered in NYC with brand offices in CA — a dynamic portfolio of global brands committed to operational excellence in design, product development, production, sourcing, distribution, and logistics.
With category expertise across full-collection menswear, womenswear, childrenswear, and infant/toddler, we specialize in denim, outerwear, activewear, and loungewear/sleepwear, trusted by top retail partners
.
About the Ro
leWe are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Design & Product Developer to join our fast-paced NYC team.
You’ll be the bridge between design, vendors, and production—keeping our product pipeline on track from concept through final hand-off.
This role is ideal for someone who thrives on organization, cross-functional teamwork, vendor communication, and product lifecycle management, and who is looking to build a long-term career in appare
l.
How You’ll Contrib
ute• Coordinate with Design and Production to manage comments and approvals from development through final producti
on.• Communicate daily with factories, vendors, and suppliers to track progress and resolve issu
es.• Oversee sample tracking and submissions, including fabric and trim approvals, proto samples, salesman samples, PP samples, and TOP sampl
es.• Maintain detailed and organized records of approvals, comments, and status updates, both electronic and physic
al.• Support revisions, adds, and drops to ensure timely execution and clean hand-offs to Producti
on.• Assist in maintaining PLM systems and Excel tracking repor
ts.
What You Bring to the
Team• 3–5 years of experience in product development, apparel production, or licensed apparel busin
ess.• Working knowledge of PLM systems and strong Excel skills.
Illustrator skills a
must• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage timelines in a fast-paced environm
ent.• Excellent time management, organizational, written, and verbal communication ski
lls.• A collaborative team player who thrives in a cross-functional environm
ent.
Why Join o5
group• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision cov
erage• 401(k) + company-paid life insu
rance• Paid Time Off (PTO) + company hol
idays• Commuter ben
efits• Hybrid / flexible work sch
edule• Family-oriented cu
lture• Responsibility & Sustainability — spanning economic, social, and environmental i
mpact
