Associate Manager, Production - Denim Off Price

Location: El Segundo, CA (hybrid)

About the role

The Associate Manager, Production – Denim (Off-Price) serves as the operational backbone of our denim development process, ensuring that upstream inputs, timelines, and cross-functional communications are aligned to meet seasonal GTM calendar deadlines. This role manages the full denim product development lifecycle—from initial sketch through production-ready garments—across True Religion's global vendor base. The ideal candidate will keep development on track and contribute to producing high-quality, cost-engineered denim products that reflect brand standards and meet delivery timelines.

Responsibilities

• Own the denim product development lifecycle from SMS through production-ready garments for Men's and Women's collections, ensuring all milestones align with GTM Off-Price calendar deadlines for seasonal styles and Chase special programs.
• Build, maintain, and distribute the master WIP report for development tracking—ensuring proto garment delivery inputs (patterns, sew-bys, tech packs, graphic artwork sheets, and wash standards) are complete, accurate, and communicated to all relevant stakeholders on time.
• Drive daily development activity through proactive communication with the global vendor base, surfacing development issues early, and proposing solutions to keep product on track and production friendly.
• Partner with Design on all product development approvals—including trim, artwork, and wash standards—and communicate approvals to vendors promptly to avoid downstream delays.
• Lead initial costing and cost-engineering exercises in collaboration with internal teams, ensuring product development stays within established cost parameters.
• Own seasonal production validation meetings and weekly vendor calls to review TNA, discuss risks, and drive accountability across the global vendor base.
• Monitor garment production timelines, proactively identify risks to on-time factory exits, and escalate issues with recommended resolutions to the direct manager and cross-functional partners.
• Utilize advanced Excel functions and PLM/product development systems to manage WIP data accuracy, update internal and external due dates, and support smooth cross-functional workflows.
• Review and resolve quality issues in partnership with cross-functional teams, ensuring open issues are tracked to closure and do not repeat across future seasons.

Requirements

• 4-5+ years of experience in fashion/apparel production, sourcing, or product development, with a strong focus on denim.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the denim product development lifecycle—from sketch/SMS through production-ready garments—including washes, laundries, trims, and fits.
• Proven experience building and managing WIP reports and development tracking tools in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and XLOOKUP for data tracking and WIP management.
• Experience communicating and managing relationships with a global vendor base across multiple time zones.
• Familiarity with PLM or product development systems; experience with Full Circle a plus.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and/or Photoshop.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with excellent written and verbal communication.
• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on Off-Price or Chase programs in addition to core seasonal development.
• Background in denim washes and laundry processes, with the ability to evaluate and approve wash standards.
• Familiarity with supply chain and garment production processes including factory TNA management and risk mitigation.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Design, Merchandising, and Supply Chain teams in a fast-paced, multi-season 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 & 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.