Product Development Manager RTW

SAME is a Los Angeles-based luxury fashion label founded by Shea Marie, known for its modern femininity, elevated craftsmanship, and timeless approach to dressing. As the brand continues to expand its Ready-to-Wear offering, we are seeking an experienced Product Development Manager to lead the execution of seasonal women’s Ready-to-Wear collections from initial development through production handoff.

We are looking for a Product Development Manager to own the end-to-end development process for SAME’s women’s Ready-to-Wear collections. This role partners closely with the Founder & Creative Director, Design, Technical Design, Sourcing, Production, and external vendors to translate creative direction into beautifully executed, production-ready products.

The Product Development Manager will drive seasonal development from initial style kickoff through prototype samples and final Salesman Samples (SMS), ensuring development information, materials, BOMs, sample comments, approvals, and timelines are accurate and complete at every stage.

This role requires exceptional organization, strong garment and product knowledge, proactive vendor management, and the ability to identify and resolve development risks while protecting design intent, quality, and delivery.

• Manage end-to-end development of women’s Ready-to-Wear collections from initial design concept through prototype development, final SMS approval, and production handoff.
• Partner closely with Design to understand seasonal direction, fabrications, trims, construction details, and intended product execution.
• Drive each style through required development milestones and proactively identify issues that could impact timing, quality, cost, or execution.
• Maintain clear visibility to development status across the collection and ensure required approvals and information are completed on schedule.

• Serve as a key development partner to Design and Technical Design, translating creative concepts into clear, executable product direction.
• Partner with Design throughout sample development to resolve construction, material, trim, and execution questions while protecting the intended aesthetic.
• Coordinate with Technical Design on fittings, revisions, construction requirements, and readiness for technical and production handoff.

• Manage development of prototype samples through final Salesman Samples (SMS) with domestic and international vendors and factory partners.
• Issue and track sample requests, fabrics, trims, artwork, construction details, comments, revisions, and target dates.
• Review incoming samples with Design and cross-functional partners and communicate consolidated, actionable comments to vendors.
• Ensure approved revisions are accurately reflected in subsequent samples and final SMS execution.

• Own the accuracy and completeness of Bill of Materials (BOM) charts throughout development.
• Ensure fabrics, trims, components, labels, hardware, artwork, color information, and other product details are correctly documented and updated as styles evolve.
• Ensure final BOMs and supporting development information are complete and ready for Technical Design handoff and production execution.
• Manage day-to-day development communication with vendors, factories, mills, and development partners, providing clear priorities, sample requirements, and deadlines.
• Own and maintain the seasonal product development calendar, including development kickoff, material readiness, prototype samples, fittings, SMS, approvals, and production handoff.
• Track vendor performance and seasonal milestones, escalating risks early and driving…