Product Developer (Design Operations) Manager- Apparel

Job 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

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About the Ro

leWe are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Product Development/Design Operations Manager 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

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How You’ll Contrib

ute• Coordinate with Design and Production to manage comments and approvals from development through final production. Must be able to use illustra

tor• 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