Assistant Manager - Product Development

Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman, regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. And Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials.

This simple idea—that we all deserve to belong, and on our own terms—is core to who we are as a company and how we make decisions. Our team is made up of thousands of people across the globe who take risks, think big, and do good for our customers, communities, and the planet. Ready to learn fast, create with audacity and lead boldly? Join our team.

Gap is looking for a versatile, self-driven, full-time Assistant Manager of Product Development to support the product line creation by partnering cross-functionally to communicate and execute to design aesthetics, merchandise strategies and financial targets. The Assistant Manager of Product Development will work closely with design teams in New York as well as our Sourcing and Product Development partners in Asia to deliver on product design and brand aesthetic while effectively managing average unit cost.

• Execute category product development strategies that align with production strategies and divisional goals.
• Understand product development implications on merchandising and design-driven product decisions based on category or vendor strategies and nuances.
• Help to drive communication between brand teams and Asia-based product teams to ensure strategic business alignment and optimal responsiveness.
• Understand divisional and cross-functional goals and work with team to execute supporting strategies.
• Understand and work with cross-functional teams to manage costs through our systems/tools, TradeStone and GA.
• Communicate with Asia-based teams to understand product execution issues and provide support in resolving them in a timely manner.
• Support the execution of demand driven and seasonal booking processes, in addition to supporting in-season product management.
• Support BOM development and execution in partnership with Design partners.
• Order sample material requests in PLM.
• Partner w/ design to communicate aesthetic changes to vendors for Co-Creation styles.
• Track samples via SMEE tool and follow up on missing samples with GIS.

• Global Product Development experience or exposure to driving global product development and understands design. merchandising, and vendor/category management.
• Proactively solves problems and effectively manage multiple challenges.
• Experience executing on multi-year operational goals, incorporating knowledge of production trade regulations, testing protocol, product integrity, production cycle timeline, fabric and garment construction, and retail math.
• Ability to influence and make decisions cross-functionally in a matrixed environment where speed and cultural sensitivity is crucial.
• Demonstrated professional presence, presentation, influencing, and collaboration across a broader team.
• Demonstrated ability to lead without authority to influence others and drive informed decision-making.
• Demonstrated curiosity, motivated to develop new skills and knowledge.
• Experience in managing dynamic projects that require the ability to flex as obstacles are presented.

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
• Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
• See more of the benefits we offer.

• For eligible employees

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. This year, we’ve been named as one of the Best Places to Work by the Humans Rights Campaign for the fourteenth consecutive year and have been included in the 2019 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the second year in a row.