Product Development & Atelier Manager; Temporary - Carolina Herrera; Fashion

Location:

New York, NY, US

Team:
Design & Creation

Job type:
Temporary

Puig is a major player in the worldwide fashion and beauty industry. We have a wide portfolio of well-known luxury brands across fashion, fragrance, makeup, skincare, and wellness. Founded more than 100 years ago, Puig is a family‑owned company with a long‑term commitment to our brands and stakeholders.

The Product Development & Atelier Manager will coordinate the development of garments and ensure that patterns and samples meet our quality and design standards.

• Maintain seasonal development calendar and track milestones to ensure fittings, sample reviews, and final approvals are completed on time.
• Attend fittings and take notes and photos to distribute to pattern makers, Tech Design, and factories.
• Manage factory sample making and distribute materials, cut tickets, BOMs, as needed.
• Oversee the distribution of seasonal fabrics and monitor fabric deadlines.
• Assist in maintaining seasonal WIP report chart following daily design updates.
• Oversee hand‑off all developments to production team, including passing cut sheets and maintaining BOM records for each style.
• Issue development POs and build BOMs using PLM system.
• Receive, review, and approve factory invoices and track seasonal budget.
• Assist with all tasks related to show/shoot preparation and market preparation.
• Manage workflow of patterns, samples, and alterations in the atelier based on seasonal deliverables.
• Optimize resource allocation and manage the atelier's day‑to‑day operations to maximize productivity.
• Oversee materials inventory and equipment maintenance. Organise replenishment of supplies and repairs as needed.
• Oversee handoffs from design to pattern makers and provide technical expertise in construction and finishings. Act as a liaison between pattern makers and design throughout development.
• Implement and maintain quality control standards for both patterns and finished garments. Ensure that all patterns and samples meet the brand’s quality criteria.
• Source and onboard freelance staff as needed.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, and workplace safety standards.

• College degree or relevant experience in Product Development.
• 5-10 years of experience in Product Development
• Strong organization and attention to details.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong ability to multitask.
• Experience with product management systems such as GCS, RLM, PLM.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

A reasonable estimate of the current salary is $100,000-$115,000 USD.

• An entrepreneurial, creative and welcoming work culture
• A range of learning and development opportunities
• An international company with plenty of opportunities to grow
• A competitive compensation & benefits package

Puig is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.