MANAGER, PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

Overview While driving innovation across e-commerce and digital to expand access and convenience, the brand continues to strengthen its positioning as today’s preferred destination for the fashionable consumer. Forever 21 is located in more than 540 locations globally and online, and we’re seeking passionate and creative people to join our Forever family. Understand and forecast trends by category through competitor analysis including competitive shopping, attending fashion shows, and market research Oversee the product development process for all assigned lines and/or styles Approve all new products during the pre-production stage before executive review; provide insight into accessory colors during pre-production Oversee the product development team to ensure that the development process is efficient and able to produce items that align with the executive’s vision Oversee the department’s communication with Forever 21’s network of vendors, ensuring that our production and product-related requirements are being met Partner with executives to lead style-outs; attend all floor sets Collaborate with apparel teams to develop and present trend options for Forever 21’s programs Attend OTB meetings with the merchandise/allocation teams to ensure the delivery of seasonal trends and products representing the Forever 21 brand BFA or Fashion degree required Must have 10+ years of experience in product development with 5+ years of experience leading a product development team Must have extensive knowledge of trends, colors, and styles; experience in trend forecasting is critical to this role Must have a great eye for design Must have the ability to track the latest trends and utilize this knowledge daily Must have strong problem-solving skills that allow for a proactive approach to the business and organizational skills necessary to complete multiple tasks within deadlines Must be able to lead and engage a team of product developers to consistently meet both quality and quantity requirement Knowledge of Raw Materials, Fabric/Trims.