Overview
Product Development Manager – Intimate Apparel Jobs in New York, NY at Dana-co LLC
Title: Product Development Manager – Intimate Apparel
Company: Dana-co LLC
Location: New York, NY
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.
