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Apparel Product Manager

Skill, Beaverton, OR, United States

Salary: $56.00/hr

Duration: Full Time


Overview







Placement Type:


N/A





Salary:


$55-60 Hourly


up to $56.00/hr





Start Date:


May 11, 2026





Overview

We are seeking an experienced Apparel Product Manager to lead the development and execution of women's training apparel product lines for a globally recognized leader in the footwear industry. This is a high-impact role focused on driving product excellence, consumer relevance, and commercial success within a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.


Location & Schedule

On-site with a hybrid schedule (4 days onsite / 1 day remote)


Experience Level

5-7+ years of product management experience in apparel required

Bachelor's degree strongly preferred or equivalent experience


What You'll Do



  • Lead end-to-end product creation for women's training apparel, with a focus on sports bras and performance wear

  • Define and execute product strategy aligned to consumer insights, market trends, and business goals

  • Partner closely with design, merchandising, and technical design teams to bring products from concept through commercialization

  • Develop compelling product narratives and visual tools to support cross-functional alignment and decision-making

  • Manage calendars, milestones, and seasonal timelines to ensure on-time delivery of product assortments

  • Analyze retail performance and apply retail math to inform product decisions and assortment strategy

  • Collaborate with athletes, consumers, and internal partners to gather insights and validate product direction


What We're Looking For



  • Deep experience in apparel product management, ideally within women's performance or training categories

  • Strong understanding of retail math, product lifecycle, and consumer-driven product strategy

  • Advanced skills in Excel and Keynote for analysis and storytelling

  • Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence without direct authority

  • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

  • Ability to thrive in ambiguous, fast-moving environments while maintaining structure and clarity


Preferred Qualifications



  • Experience in women's performance apparel, especially sports bras or technical apparel categories

  • Strong consumer and competitor awareness in the athletic/performance space

  • Background in product innovation and trend-driven assortment planning

  • Prior experience with a globally recognized leader in the footwear or performance apparel industry


Ideal Candidate


The ideal candidate is a highly collaborative and strategic product leader who is passionate about creating world-class performance apparel. They bring a strong consumer lens, excel at cross-functional partnership, and are comfortable balancing creative vision with commercial execution.


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