{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"8d2a3cccb1cfe3baf41d5095","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8d2a3cccb1cfe3baf41d5095","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8d2a3cccb1cfe3baf41d5095","title":"Associate Product Development Manager","description":"ASSOCIATE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER\nREPORTS TO: PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER\nSTATUS: EXEMPT\nSummary\nBoot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other up, listen intently, and implement out-of-the-box ideas. We celebrate new innovations, congratulate one another's achievements, and most importantly support each other.\nAt Boot Barn, we work together to make a positive impact on the world around us, and by working collectively with encouragement, we consider ourselves “Partners.” With the values of the West guiding us, Boot Barn celebrates heritage, welcomes all, and values each unique Partner within our Boot Barn community.\nOur vision is to offer everyone a piece of the American spirit – one handshake at a time.\nThe Associate Product Development Manager is responsible for supporting the execution of product development strategies across assigned categories, from initial concept through final production handoff. This role plays a critical part in managing the product lifecycle, ensuring that all styles meet brand standards for quality, fit, cost, and aesthetic.\nOperating as a key liaison between internal teams—including Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, Planning, and Technical Design—and external vendor partners, this role ensures that seasonal product lines are developed on time, within margin goals, and aligned with the creative direction. The Associate Product Development Manager contributes to material and trim development, manages PLM data accuracy, and supports all phases of sample management and product approvals.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nStyle, Tech Pack, and BOM management: Manage accurate creation and maintenance of style records, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) within PLM (Centric), ensuring development integrity.\nPreseason concept raw material development: Collaborate with Design and Sourcing to develop raw materials aligned with seasonal concepts, innovation targets, and cost goals.\nCentric Style Creation/Carryover: Build new styles and manage seasonal carryovers in Centric PLM, ensuring data accuracy throughout the development lifecycle.\nCreate Style Colorways: Generate and maintain seasonal colorways per style, ensuring alignment with creative and merchandising direction.\nStyle Status Updates: Monitor and update style statuses including additions and drops, providing rationale and ensuring timely communication across teams.\nBill of Materials Ownership: Create and manage BOMs with complete and up-to-date information on fabrics, trims, and construction details.\nSupplier Sample Request Management: Submit and track development sample requests with vendors; ensure timely receipt and escalate delays when necessary.\nTarget Margin Support (EB Goals): Support cost optimization efforts by recommending fabric or trim alternatives to help meet enterprise-wide margin targets.\nTrim Package Development: Lead the development and approval of seasonal trim packages, ensuring aesthetic alignment and cost efficiency.\nLab Dip, wash, print/pattern development: Coordinate lab dip, print, and wash submissions; track approvals to ensure calendar alignment and aesthetic consistency.\nSample Tracking and Risk Management: Manage and track samples across all development stages; prepare for key milestone meetings and escalate risk as needed.\nPartner with Tech Design for Sample Fittings: Work closely with Technical Design to support fittings and ensure sample quality aligns with brand standards.\nStyle Comments and Communication: Document and distribute development and fit comments to vendors and internal partners for action.\nLine Handoff Management: Facilitate final handoff of product lines to both Technical Design and Production teams post-Line Freeze.\nWIP and PLM Data Management: Maintain accurate development work-in-progress reports and ensure Centric PLM data is current across all style records.\nDemonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance.\nDemonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management.\nAdhere to all local, federal and state laws in addition to Company policies, procedures, and practices.\nPerforms any other duties that may be assigned by management.\nRequirements:\nQualifications\nBachelor's degree in business, Product Development, Textiles, or related field\n3+ years of experience with product development\nVast knowledge and working experience with garment construction, textile development and category-specific product development including complex categories such as Denim and Outerwear (high technology-performance experience a plus)\nProven ability to manage full product lifecycle from Concept to Buy placement with a focus on cost engineering\nStrong communication skills with a track record of achieving metrics without compromising product quality or timelines\nPLM, Microsoft Office Suite; Proficient in Excel\nAbility to travel a minimum of 10% to visit international vendors, mills and development facilities when requested\nProblem-solving skills\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, deadline driven environment\nStrong communication, customer service, time management and organizational skills\nCompetencies\nAttention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in data, documentation, and sample management; takes pride in precision.\nProject Management: Strong time management and organizational skills to drive deadlines across multiple development cycles.\nCross-Functional Collaboration: Works effectively with teams across design, sourcing, tech design, and production to achieve shared goals.\nProblem Solving: Identifies issues proactively and proposes practical, data-informed solutions to keep product timelines on track.\nCommunication: Communicates clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats with internal teams and external vendors.\nProduct & Industry Knowledge: Understands apparel construction, material development, PLM systems, and market trends relevant to the product category.\nVersatility: Maintains composure and effectiveness in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with shifting priorities.\nOwnership & Accountability: Demonstrates initiative, follows through on tasks, and takes responsibility for quality and accuracy of work.\nBoot Barn Benefits & Additional Compensation Opportunities\nCompetitive salary. (insert any other compensation opportunities here)\nMerchandise discount: 50% off of Exclusive Brands and 40% off of third-party brands.\nPaid Time Off plan for year-round Boot Barn Partners.*\nMedical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.*\n401(k) plan with generous company matching.\nFlexible schedules and work/life balance.\nOpportunities for growth at every level – we are opening 50+ new stores each year.\nFor eligible Boot Barn Partners\nPAY RANGE: $70,500.00 - $72,000.00/yr*\ncompensation varies based on geography, skills, experience, and tenure\n\nPhysical Demands\nIn general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Partner to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.\nStanding, walking and squatting less than 50% of the work shift\nRequired to lift, move and carry up to 40 pounds\nAbility to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation and reports\nMust be able to see, hear and speak in order to communicate with partners and vendors\nSpecific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus\nManual dexterity required using hands to finger; handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms.\n[ ] Sedentary: Limited activity, no lifting, limited walking\n[ X ] Light: Office work, some lifting, bending, stooping or kneeling, walking\n[ ] Moderate: Mostly standing, walking, bending, frequent lifting\n[ ] Arduous: Heavy lifting, bending, crawling, climbing\nWork Environment\nIn general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.\nThe workspace is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated with the proper safety compliance.\nNoise levels are considered moderate.\nBoot Barn, Inc. reserves the right to make exceptions to modify or eliminate this document or its content. This document supersedes all previous policies, procedures or guidelines pertaining to this subject.\nOur core value of community bands us together in supportive and inclusive ways to drive our collective success. Boot Barn provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national or ethnic origin, veteran or military status, disability, as well as any other protected status under the law.\n\nAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Boot Barn will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required by applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Boot Barn Store or Distribution Center or reach out to Human Resources at 1-949-453-4400, Option 4.\nCalifornia Privacy Notice","company":"Boot Barn","rawCompany":"boot barn","city":"Irvine","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-04T17:20:53.901Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-2021.00","title":"Marketing Managers","slug":"marketing-managers"},{"code":"27-1022.00","title":"Fashion Designers","slug":"fashion-designers"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"315250","title":"Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)","slug":"cut-and-sew-apparel-manufacturing-except-contractors"},{"code":"315990","title":"Apparel Accessories and Other Apparel Manufacturing","slug":"apparel-accessories-and-other-apparel-manufacturing"},{"code":"424350","title":"Clothing and Clothing Accessories Merchant Wholesalers","slug":"clothing-and-clothing-accessories-merchant-wholesalers"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Associate Product Development Manager","description":"ASSOCIATE PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER\nREPORTS TO: PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT MANAGER\nSTATUS: EXEMPT\nSummary\nBoot Barn is where community comes first. We thrive on togetherness, collaboration, and belonging. We build each other up, listen intently, and implement out-of-the-box ideas. We celebrate new innovations, congratulate one another's achievements, and most importantly support each other.\nAt Boot Barn, we work together to make a positive impact on the world around us, and by working collectively with encouragement, we consider ourselves “Partners.” With the values of the West guiding us, Boot Barn celebrates heritage, welcomes all, and values each unique Partner within our Boot Barn community.\nOur vision is to offer everyone a piece of the American spirit – one handshake at a time.\nThe Associate Product Development Manager is responsible for supporting the execution of product development strategies across assigned categories, from initial concept through final production handoff. This role plays a critical part in managing the product lifecycle, ensuring that all styles meet brand standards for quality, fit, cost, and aesthetic.\nOperating as a key liaison between internal teams—including Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, Planning, and Technical Design—and external vendor partners, this role ensures that seasonal product lines are developed on time, within margin goals, and aligned with the creative direction. The Associate Product Development Manager contributes to material and trim development, manages PLM data accuracy, and supports all phases of sample management and product approvals.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nStyle, Tech Pack, and BOM management: Manage accurate creation and maintenance of style records, and Bills of Materials (BOMs) within PLM (Centric), ensuring development integrity.\nPreseason concept raw material development: Collaborate with Design and Sourcing to develop raw materials aligned with seasonal concepts, innovation targets, and cost goals.\nCentric Style Creation/Carryover: Build new styles and manage seasonal carryovers in Centric PLM, ensuring data accuracy throughout the development lifecycle.\nCreate Style Colorways: Generate and maintain seasonal colorways per style, ensuring alignment with creative and merchandising direction.\nStyle Status Updates: Monitor and update style statuses including additions and drops, providing rationale and ensuring timely communication across teams.\nBill of Materials Ownership: Create and manage BOMs with complete and up-to-date information on fabrics, trims, and construction details.\nSupplier Sample Request Management: Submit and track development sample requests with vendors; ensure timely receipt and escalate delays when necessary.\nTarget Margin Support (EB Goals): Support cost optimization efforts by recommending fabric or trim alternatives to help meet enterprise-wide margin targets.\nTrim Package Development: Lead the development and approval of seasonal trim packages, ensuring aesthetic alignment and cost efficiency.\nLab Dip, wash, print/pattern development: Coordinate lab dip, print, and wash submissions; track approvals to ensure calendar alignment and aesthetic consistency.\nSample Tracking and Risk Management: Manage and track samples across all development stages; prepare for key milestone meetings and escalate risk as needed.\nPartner with Tech Design for Sample Fittings: Work closely with Technical Design to support fittings and ensure sample quality aligns with brand standards.\nStyle Comments and Communication: Document and distribute development and fit comments to vendors and internal partners for action.\nLine Handoff Management: Facilitate final handoff of product lines to both Technical Design and Production teams post-Line Freeze.\nWIP and PLM Data Management: Maintain accurate development work-in-progress reports and ensure Centric PLM data is current across all style records.\nDemonstrates high level of quality work, attendance and appearance.\nDemonstrates high degree of professionalism in communication, attitude and teamwork with customers, peers and management.\nAdhere to all local, federal and state laws in addition to Company policies, procedures, and practices.\nPerforms any other duties that may be assigned by management.\nRequirements:\nQualifications\nBachelor's degree in business, Product Development, Textiles, or related field\n3+ years of experience with product development\nVast knowledge and working experience with garment construction, textile development and category-specific product development including complex categories such as Denim and Outerwear (high technology-performance experience a plus)\nProven ability to manage full product lifecycle from Concept to Buy placement with a focus on cost engineering\nStrong communication skills with a track record of achieving metrics without compromising product quality or timelines\nPLM, Microsoft Office Suite; Proficient in Excel\nAbility to travel a minimum of 10% to visit international vendors, mills and development facilities when requested\nProblem-solving skills\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast paced, deadline driven environment\nStrong communication, customer service, time management and organizational skills\nCompetencies\nAttention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in data, documentation, and sample management; takes pride in precision.\nProject Management: Strong time management and organizational skills to drive deadlines across multiple development cycles.\nCross-Functional Collaboration: Works effectively with teams across design, sourcing, tech design, and production to achieve shared goals.\nProblem Solving: Identifies issues proactively and proposes practical, data-informed solutions to keep product timelines on track.\nCommunication: Communicates clearly and professionally in both written and verbal formats with internal teams and external vendors.\nProduct & Industry Knowledge: Understands apparel construction, material development, PLM systems, and market trends relevant to the product category.\nVersatility: Maintains composure and effectiveness in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment with shifting priorities.\nOwnership & Accountability: Demonstrates initiative, follows through on tasks, and takes responsibility for quality and accuracy of work.\nBoot Barn Benefits & Additional Compensation Opportunities\nCompetitive salary. (insert any other compensation opportunities here)\nMerchandise discount: 50% off of Exclusive Brands and 40% off of third-party brands.\nPaid Time Off plan for year-round Boot Barn Partners.*\nMedical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance.*\n401(k) plan with generous company matching.\nFlexible schedules and work/life balance.\nOpportunities for growth at every level – we are opening 50+ new stores each year.\nFor eligible Boot Barn Partners\nPAY RANGE: $70,500.00 - $72,000.00/yr*\ncompensation varies based on geography, skills, experience, and tenure\n\nPhysical Demands\nIn general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Partner to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.\nStanding, walking and squatting less than 50% of the work shift\nRequired to lift, move and carry up to 40 pounds\nAbility to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation and reports\nMust be able to see, hear and speak in order to communicate with partners and vendors\nSpecific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus\nManual dexterity required using hands to finger; handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms.\n[ ] Sedentary: Limited activity, no lifting, limited walking\n[ X ] Light: Office work, some lifting, bending, stooping or kneeling, walking\n[ ] Moderate: Mostly standing, walking, bending, frequent lifting\n[ ] Arduous: Heavy lifting, bending, crawling, climbing\nWork Environment\nIn general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that a Partner encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.\nThe workspace is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated with the proper safety compliance.\nNoise levels are considered moderate.\nBoot Barn, Inc. reserves the right to make exceptions to modify or eliminate this document or its content. This document supersedes all previous policies, procedures or guidelines pertaining to this subject.\nOur core value of community bands us together in supportive and inclusive ways to drive our collective success. Boot Barn provides equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national or ethnic origin, veteran or military status, disability, as well as any other protected status under the law.\n\nAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA) - Boot Barn will provide reasonable accommodations (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with the application process upon your request as required by applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process, please visit your nearest Boot Barn Store or Distribution Center or reach out to Human Resources at 1-949-453-4400, Option 4.\nCalifornia Privacy Notice","datePosted":"2026-08-04T17:20:53.901Z","dateModified":"2026-08-04T17:20:53.901Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Boot Barn","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Irvine","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"8d2a3cccb1cfe3baf41d5095"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/8d2a3cccb1cfe3baf41d5095"}}