Product Development Manager - Intimate Apparel

Dana-co, the luxury lingerie company behind Natori, Skarlett Blue, and Oh Là Là Chéri, is seeking a Manager of Product Development to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Product Development and Grading teams.

This role reports directly to the Director of Product Development and plays a key part in bringing innovative, high-quality products to market—on time and on budget.

Working closely with Design, Merchandising, Technical Design, and Production, you’ll manage development calendars, vendor relationships and communications, sample execution and tracking, and sourcing to ensure product alignment with brand vision, timeline, and margin goals.

What You’ll Do:

• Support the Director of Product Development in managing the end-to-end process from initial concept and fabric/trim sourcing to sampling, and costing.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Design, Technical Design, Merchandising, and Production teams to bring new styles from concept to execution
• Assist with the development timeline calendar to ensure key milestones are consistently met
• Communicate daily with vendors and factories to oversee sampling, costing, lab dips, and testing processes
• Responsible for development costs through hand-off to Merchandising and Production; negotiate with suppliers to meet margin goals
• Oversee factory allocation for new style development to align with capacity and quality standards
• Review and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) in collaboration with the Design team
• Ensure all products meet the company’s quality standards throughout the development cycle
• Maintain organized, up-to-date development charts and documentation for internal tracking and reporting
  
  

What You Bring:

• 7+ years of relevant experience, including:
• 3–5 years in product development or sourcing
• 2–3 years in a management or leadership role with direct reports
• Background in intimates, lingerie, or women’s fashion is highly preferred
• Strong leadership, organization, and vendor management skills
  
  

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision + FSA
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, holidays, and parental leave
• Education reimbursement
• Product discounts & more
  
  

Dana-co is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive workplace.