Product Management Manager, Textiles, RL Home

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead the creation and maintenance of detailed product technical specifications for RL sourcing offices and vendors
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of sewing techniques across bedding, bath, and soft goods home accessory categories
• Recommend cost-effective alternative construction methods while maintaining product quality standards
• Manage and evaluate product submits including color, strike-offs, trims, sewing samples, and base cloths
• Oversee development calendar and work-in-progress reports for seasonal products
• Maintain comprehensive records of submits, Sample Evaluation Forms (SEFs), and various samples (market, PP, TOP)
• Cross-Functional Collaboration:
  • Partner with design teams to ensure accurate and complete art packs, including proper sizing and material specifications
  • Work closely with senior team members on sourcing decisions and seasonal product allocation
  • Participate actively in art pack handover meetings, highlighting common materials and vendor requirements
  • Collaborate with Product Management and Director on cost impact analysis
• Build and maintain strong relationships with cross-functional partners to optimize development processes
• Quality & Compliance Management:
  • Initiate and oversee product testing and compliance requirements during early development stages
  • Maintain an organized trim reference library with corresponding PLM material IDs
• Vendor & Global Communication:
  • Maintain daily communication with RL offices and vendors across USA, Asia, Europe, and South America
  • Partner with vendors to explore and develop new product categories
  • Present innovative solutions to design and merchant teams
• Project Management:
  • Ensure adherence to RL quality standards and development timelines
  • Proactively identify and resolve development challenges
  • Track and meet all technical pack deadlines to support production schedules
  • Monitor competitive retail landscape
  • Effectively manage workload according to department priorities

Qualifications

• College Degree required
• 4-6 years experience in Product Development/Technical Design or related field
• Experience with factory setting production and sourcing
• Strong knowledge of fabric and yarn construction finishes and techniques
• Excellent interpersonal skills supporting a team environment
• Excellent English communication skills both verbal and written
• Excellent time management/project skills
• Proven organizational skills and ability manage competing priorities
• Strong sense of urgency, attention to detail and resourcefulness
• Ability to form strong partnerships with different departments

Skills

• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, MS Office, MS Excel
• FlexPLM or comparable PLM software experience preferred