Associate Manager, Product Development - Denim Off Price

Department: Corporate Headquarters | Location: El Segundo, CA (63001)

About the Role

The Associate Manager, Product Development – Denim Off Price 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 ensuring nothing falls through the cracks. It's a role that requires both sharp organizational instincts and genuine care for the craft, with real ownership and growth opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end product development execution for the Off Price Denim 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.

Requirements

• 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 zones.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; comfortable working within PLM or product development tracking systems.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills across internal teams and external vendor partners.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with the denim category.
• Exposure to sourcing strategy or vendor development conversations, even in a supporting capacity.
• Experience with Full Circle or other apparel PLM systems.
• Background working cross-functionally in a branded lifestyle or fashion environment.

Pay

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $75,000 – $85,000.

Benefits

• Health benefits.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Merchandise discounts.
• Commuter benefits.
• Wellness and employee assistance programs.

Schedule

This is a full-time, exempt position following a hybrid work model, with an expectation of in-office presence on designated days to support collaboration and business needs.