Tapestry Manager, Product Development RTW
- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Manager
- Compensation
- $90,000–100,000/year
- Department
- Merchandising, Buying & Planning
- Industry
- Fashion, Apparel & Leather Goods
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
About Tapestry
Tapestry is a New York–based house of modern luxury, uniting the distinctive worlds of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman. As an employer, the group offers the scale and sophistication of a global fashion leader while preserving the creative spirit and heritage of its iconic brands. Tapestry cultivates an inclusive, purpose-driven culture where design, craftsmanship, digital innovation, and commercial excellence intersect. Its teams are encouraged to think boldly, grow continuously, and contribute to a more responsible future for fashion, making Tapestry a compelling environment for talent seeking impact, creativity, and international opportunity.
Coach Manager Product Development RTW in New York: Lead Cut and Sew and Knitwear product development. $90K–$100K.
Role & Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end product development for Cut and Sew apparel and Knitwear categories across Runway, Runway Takedown, Collection, Multi-Channel, and Outlet businesses
- Serve as a key cross-functional partner to Design, Merchandising, Materials Management, and Technical Design throughout the development lifecycle
- Execute seasonal product development strategies and priorities established by the Director
- Partner with Design to deliver product achieving aesthetic intent while meeting quality, cost, and calendar objectives
- Monitor seasonal development calendars and proactively manage milestone deliverables
- Analyze Design Cards and coordinate development launch activities with internal cross-functional teams and external development partners
- Coordinate distribution of development packages, materials, trims, yarns, and fabrics to sample facilities and development vendors
- Manage timely development and delivery of Prototype, Line Opening, Fit, and SMS samples
- Coordinate workload, communication, and development direction with domestic and overseas development partners
- Lead weekly Product Team Meetings, fittings, and cross-functional milestone reviews
- Lead fabric development for Cut and Sew categories, partnering with mills and suppliers to develop fabrics meeting design intent, quality standards, performance requirements, and target costs
- Lead yarn development activities for Knitwear, including yarn sourcing, submissions, approvals, and seasonal yarn strategy recommendations
- Create and maintain comprehensive seasonal costing charts consolidating target costs, actual costs, material costs, supplier information, development milestones, and business updates
- Develop category costing strategies and establish seasonal style target costs in partnership with the Director
- Collect, analyze, and negotiate garment, fabric, and yarn costs throughout development to achieve target cost objectives
- Prepare detailed costing analyses and recommendations to support seasonal business decisions
Qualifications
- 5+ years of experience in apparel product development with expertise in Cut and Sew and/or Knitwear categories
- Experience developing fabrics, yarns, and materials with mills and suppliers
- Strong understanding of garment costing, fabric costing, and yarn costing
- Knowledge of knitwear construction, yarn specifications, gauges, and development processes
- Ability to work in collaborative team environment and communicate cross-functionally with all levels of organization
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills
- Excellent organizational, project management, and problem-solving abilities
- Advanced PLM, BOM management, Excel, and product development systems experience
Skills
Experience
5+ years of apparel product development experience with expertise in Cut and Sew and/or Knitwear categories. Demonstrated experience developing fabrics and yarns with mills and suppliers, managing seasonal product development cycles, and negotiating costs with external partners.
Workplace
This position is based in New York, New York, United States of America.
Compensation
The base compensation for this position ranges from USD 90,000 to USD 100,000 per annum.
Benefits
Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401(K), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance, Tuition assistance
Culture
Tapestry fosters a collaborative, inclusive workplace where creativity, craftsmanship, and consumer insight come together across its portfolio of iconic fashion and lifestyle brands. As an employer, it encourages entrepreneurial thinking, global perspective, and continuous growth, empowering teams to shape meaningful brand experiences while contributing to a culture of innovation and belonging.
About Cerulean
Cerulean is the definitive career portal for the global luxury industry. We match exceptional professionals with exclusive opportunities at the world's most prestigious brands. From haute couture and fine watchmaking to prestige beauty, hospitality, and boutique retail, Cerulean centralises luxury employment to help you find the career for which you were destined.
Frequently Asked Questions
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