Associate Manager, Product Development – Sportswear

ABOUT THE COMPANY

True Religion is an urban casual lifestyle brand focused on high-quality denim, active wear, accessories, and more—for men, women, and kids. Founded in 2002, we shook up the Los Angeles denim scene by re-engineering the classic five-pocket jean with our signature Super T Stitch and iconic horseshoe detailing—now synonymous with bold, unapologetic style and the True Religion legacy. Driven by a relentless commitment to craftsmanship, we design with one goal in mind: to stand out from the crowd.

We don’t just create denim—we give it attitude, authenticity, and individuality.

The Associate Manager, Product Development – Sportswear Chase/SMU plays an essential role in keeping True Religion's development process moving with accuracy and intention. Working closely with the Product Development Manager and a wide cross‑functional team, this person is responsible for the day‑to‑day coordination that turns design concepts into production‑ready product—tracking milestones, managing vendor communication, driving approvals, and making sure nothing falls through the cracks.

It’s a role that requires both sharp organizational instincts and genuine care for the craft, and the right candidate will find real ownership and growth opportunity here.

• Support end‑to‑end product development execution for the Sportswear category, coordinating across Design, Merchandising, Technical Design, and vendor partners to keep milestones on track against the GTM calendar.
• Maintain and update WIP reports and development tracking tools, providing accurate visibility into key milestones, open approvals, and potential bottlenecks—flagging risks to the Product Development Manager before they become issues.
• Manage sample tracking across all stages—preparing initial briefs, coordinating seasonal style communication to vendors, and proactively driving garment and component submits to keep the approval process moving.
• Support material development workflows including lab dips, strike‑offs, washes, and samples, ensuring all submits are tracked, communicated, and resolved in alignment with the development calendar.
• Assist in managing the fabric library—digital and physical—ensuring all records are accurate, current, and organized to support development efficiency and quality control.
• Communicate proactively with vendors on development progress, open items, and timelines; participate in vendor meetings and support follow‑through on action items and feedback.
• Partner with cross‑functional teams to support time and action calendar management, helping track internal and external deadlines and escalating conflicts or delays in a timely manner.
• Help monitor and communicate product cost throughout the development pipeline, supporting the team in identifying opportunities to hit cost targets without compromising quality or aesthetic intent.
• Assist in executing sourcing strategies and ensuring collections reflect the brand's pricing structure and strategic objectives, in partnership with the Director, Design, Merchandising, Planning, and Production.

• A strong combination of product development know‑how and an instinct for keeping things organized and moving.
• Comfortable operating in a fast‑paced environment, taking ownership of work and approaching challenges with rigor and creativity.
• Attentive to details, noticing what’s slipping before anyone asks, and communicating clearly across teams and time zones.
• A person who takes genuine pride in the quality of what they help bring to life and who is early in their leadership journey but already showing what it looks like to own a process and drive it to completion.

• 3–5 years of experience in product development, sourcing, or production within the apparel or related consumer goods industry.
• Working knowledge of garment construction, fabric properties, costing fundamentals, and product development cycle timelines.
• Demonstrated experience managing sample tracking, approval workflows, and development milestones against a seasonal calendar.
• Experience communicating and coordinating with overseas vendors across multiple time…