Hybrid Associate Manager – Product

at Lucky Brand

• Job title: Associate Manager – Product
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Junior, Mid level
• Salary: $62,700 - $114,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, New York City, United States

About the role

• Associate Product Manager managing product development and production processes for Lucky Brand. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to elevate product quality and operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Develop, source and place programs on a seasonal basis, emphasizing quality and maintaining business plans
• Support the Product Manager with day-to-day operational tasks and project coordination.
• Communicate daily with vendors, providing product feedback, tracking deliverables and negotiating costing.
• Manage and update information in the PLM system accurately and in a timely manner.
• Assist with all production submissions, ensuring documentation is complete and properly routed.
• Attend weekly fit sessions, collaborate with Design and Technical teams to identify, track, and resolve production FIT issues; communicate updates to the Product Manager and relevant stakeholders.
• Manage sending, receiving, and logging packages related to samples and production materials.
• Track all proto and showroom samples and maintain sample tracker chart
• Escalate urgent or important product issues to the Product Manager promptly.
• Partner cross-functionally—Design, Tech, Production, Merchandising, and other teams—on all submits, sample reviews, and timeline needs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in Production/Product Development
• Prior experience independently managing product categories
• Clear and thorough understanding of the product development and product life cycle
• Excellent leadership, organizational and communication skills
• Strong retail math and business acumen/financial skills
• Ability to manage priorities and shift tasks as needed
• Proficiency in PLM Flex, with a strong emphasis on Adobe Suite
• Adhere to regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States

Benefits

• Health insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off
• Flexible work arrangements
• Professional development opportunities