Product Development Manager, Maternity Leave Cover
Position Overview
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
About Greyson Clothiers
The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and experienced in managing the product lifecycle from concept through production. This person should be comfortable stepping into an active development cycle, learning existing processes quickly, and partnering closely with Design, Merchandising, Production, and vendor partners to keep development milestones on track.
- Manage the development process from design concept through production approval.
- Partner with Design, Merchandising, and Production teams to ensure product aligns with seasonal strategies and brand standards.
- Maintain and manage product development calendars to support key milestones and deadlines.
- Oversee the sampling process, including prototype reviews, fit sessions, and sample tracking.
- Support continuity of product development priorities during the leave coverage period.
- Source and manage fabrics, trims, and components that align with brand standards and product performance requirements.
- Maintain strong communication with suppliers and manufacturers to support development timelines.
- Partner with vendors on pricing, lead times, minimum order quantities, and production needs.
- Follow up on outstanding materials, samples, and vendor deliverables to ensure deadlines are met.
- Ensure products meet quality, performance, and compliance standards.
- Partner with the Quality Assurance team to address testing needs and resolve development or production issues.
- Review and approve pre-production and production samples.
- Maintain attention to detail across fit, construction, materials, and overall product quality.
- Work closely with Design, Merchandising, Production, Sales, Marketing, and E-commerce to support product launches and seasonal priorities.
- Provide product knowledge, development updates, and technical insights to internal teams.
- Facilitate clear cross-functional communication to resolve development challenges and keep projects moving forward.
- Serve as a reliable point of contact for product development during the leave coverage period.
- Maintain accurate product development records, sample tracking, and archives.
- Prepare and communicate development status updates, including timelines, outstanding items, and key milestones.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflow, communication, and process efficiency where appropriate.
- Ensure a smooth transition of information before, during, and after the leave coverage period.
Employment Type
Full-Time, Temporary
Duraton
Approximately 6 months
Location
Preference given to Detroit Metro candidates who are able to work on-site 2 days per week in Greyson’s downtown Detroit design studio; remote candidates will also be considered
Reason for Opening
Temporary coverage for two overlapping maternity leaves on the same team
Vendor & Material Sourcing
- Source and manage fabrics, trims, and components that align with brand standards and product performance requirements.
- Maintain strong communication with suppliers and manufacturers to support development timelines.
- Partner with vendors on pricing, lead times, minimum order quantities, and production needs.
- Follow up on outstanding materials, samples, and vendor deliverables to ensure deadlines are met.
Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Ensure products meet quality, performance, and compliance standards.
- Partner with the Quality Assurance team to address testing needs and resolve development or production issues.
- Review and approve pre-production and production samples.
- Maintain attention to detail across fit, construction, materials, and overall product quality.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Design, Merchandising, Production, Sales, Marketing, and E-commerce to support product launches and seasonal priorities.
- Provide product knowledge, development updates, and technical insights to internal teams.
- Facilitate clear cross-functional communication to resolve development challenges and keep projects moving forward.
- Serve as a reliable point of contact for product development during the leave coverage period.
Process, Reporting & Documentation
- Maintain accurate product development records, sample tracking, and archives.
- Prepare and communicate development status updates, including timelines, outstanding items, and key milestones.
- Identify opportunities to improve workflow, communication, and process efficiency where appropriate.
- Ensure a smooth transition of information before, during, and after the leave coverage period.
About Greyson Clothiers
Greyson Clothiers is an apparel and retail company dedicated to creating innovative, high-quality clothing and lifestyle products. We are driven by our passion for excellence, authenticity, and community engagement. With a deep commitment to craftsmanship and design, we strive to inspire our customers through unique products that blend performance and style.