Associate Apparel Product Manager

Product Development Manager

Under the direction of a Senior Product Development Manager develops and executes a line based on design intent and merchant assortment plans, that meet department targets for margin, quality, and lead time while ultimately resulting in viable production ready product.

Responsibilities

• Communicates with overseas offices & vendors on a daily basis throughout the development process
• Works with cross functional teams to help facilitate the development process with design, merchandising, sourcing, tech design, product integrity, and color teams
• Communicates all styling changes internally to cross-functional teams as well as overseas vendors
• Manages and tracks all samples to meet deadlines; reviews product with cross functional teams to ensure all details are correct
• Creates and maintains accurate and up to date information for seasonal assortment line sheets
• Completes style set-up and maintenance in product lifecycle management software throughout the development process
• Prepares for milestone meetings and presentations by managing all costing, materials, and samples. Provides input in attaining margin goals while maintaining product aesthetic
• Participates in fittings and product meetings
• Coordinates and leads the weekly Line-In Process meeting with cross functional teams
• Partners with Merchandising to establish retail price points and have financial accountability for meeting target markup goals
• Manages the fabric/yarn hand feel approval process
• Performs administrative responsibilities (e.g. sending and receiving packages, filing swatches, steaming samples, etc…)

Benefits, Tailored for You

• Bonus eligible and flexible hybrid work arrangements.
• 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary match and tuition reimbursement.
• Medical, dental, vision, company paid LTD/STD, and generous amount of paid time off.
• Office includes amenities such as a café, fitness center, free parking and Red Line shuttle.
• Generous associate discount; group discounts on auto, pet and homeowner insurance.
• Discount Marketplace for travel, consumer products, food, auto buying, etc.
• Associate resource groups.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Applications – Excel, Word, Outlook
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team-oriented environment and to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
• Must be highly organized and detail oriented
• Self-starter
• Experience with knit fabrics and prints
• Understanding of garment construction, product costing, and retail math (e.g. IMU, MMU, etc.) required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in Apparel/Fashion Merchandising
• 3+ years industry related experience

Our Brand

At J.Jill, we're redefining what it means to dress and live with ease. As a women-led, Boston-based lifestyle brand with 200+ stores nationwide, we design thoughtful, inspired apparel and accessories that celebrate the totality of all women. We're entering an exciting chapter of growth — expanding our footprint, reaching new customers, and deepening long-standing relationships. We're seeking bold thinkers and doers to join us. With competitive pay and benefits, a supportive culture, and the chance to make a real impact, this is more than a job, it's an opportunity to bring our ethos keep it simple, make it matter to life in new and inspiring ways.