Overview
Product Development Manager Jobs in Mission Viejo, CA at GB WEAR
The Product Development Manager at Gracie Barra Wear is a design-led, commercially accountable role that sits at the intersection of brand stewardship, product lifecycle management, and cross-functional leadership. This is a new role built to scale GB Wear global product operation spanning Men, Women, and Kids lines across jiu-jitsu
uniforms, training apparel, tech wear, and lifestyle collections. This position owns the full product journey — from concept and market research through development, production, quality control, and launch — while ensuring every product reflects the Gracie Barra legacy and serves our school owner and student communities worldwide. Oversee the full lifecycle of GB Wear global product portfolio Men, Women, and Kids partnering with Design, Development, Sales, Marketing, and vendors/suppliers to deliver compelling, brand-authentic jiu-jitsu apparel that meets target costs, margin requirements, and quality standards, while advancing GB Wear Pinnacle goal of empowering 200,000 students across 675 U.S. schools by 2030.
PRODUCT LEADERSHIP
- Initiate and own the product lifecycle from conception through final styling and launch across Men, Women, and Kids categories.
- Select materials and production techniques that meet design expectations and predetermined gross margin targets.
- Ensure all products meet target costs, margin requirements, and quality standards.
- Lead and maintain brand consistency — every product must express Master Carlos Gracie Jr. vision and uphold GB core values.
· Represent GB Wear at trade shows and company events; research trends and consumer preferences across global markets.
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
- 5+ years in product management, apparel development, or product merchandising
- Experience managing full product lifecycle from concept to launch
- Background in sportswear, activewear, or performance apparel strongly
- preferred
- Experience with international supply chains and global vendor management
Technical Skills:
- Proficiency with PLM systems and product development software
- Strong command of costing, margin modeling, and pricing analysis
- Familiarity with tech pack creation, garment construction, and quality
- standards
- Experience with project management tools (e.g., Monday.com, Asana)
Leadership & Soft Skills:
- Proven cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized with ability to manage multiple product lines simultaneously
- Data-driven decision-maker with strong commercial instincts
Preferred:
- Jiu-jitsu practitioner or deep familiarity with the Gracie Barra community
- Experience in a franchise or multi-unit brand environment
- Multilingual capability (Spanish or Portuguese a plus)
- Prior experience building SOPs and product playbooks from scratch
Education:
- Bachelor degree in Fashion Design, Apparel Merchandising, Business, or related field
- Equivalent professional experience considered in lieu of degree
Pay: $75,000.00 – $90,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Title: Product Development Manager
Company: GB WEAR
Location: Mission Viejo, CA
