Manufacturing Product Development and Design Manager

Gaffney, SC (Corporate) • Corporate • Full-Time Salary • Day Shift

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Job Type

Full-Time Salary

Shift

Day

Location

Gaffney, SC (Corporate)

Immediate Supervisor

Manufacturing Director

Benefits

401k
Health Insurance
HSA Contributions
Dental & Vision
Critical Illness Insurance
Voluntary Short-Term Disability
Paid Time Off (per guidelines)
Vacation Pay (based on eligibility guidelines)
Holiday Pay (per guidelines)
Christmas Bonus
Annual Performance Reviews
Sales Performance Bonuses (discretionary)
Bereavement Pay
Employee Discount
EAP Program
Referral Program
Jury Duty

Perks

Competitive wages
Flexible schedules
Closed on Sundays
Unique team culture
'Promote from within' philosophy
Comprehensive benefit package
Employee discount

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Summary

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Product Development & Design Manager to lead the end-to-end development of retail apparel products, from concept through production. This role partners closely with design, sourcing, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure products meet brand standards, cost targets, and delivery timelines.

Responsibilities

Lead apparel product development from initial design concepts to production readiness
Collaborate with designers, technical design, sourcing, and manufacturing partners
Oversee fabric selection, trims, color development, and fit approvals
Manage timelines, costing, and production feasibility
Ensure designs align with brand identity, margin goals, and customer needs
Coordinate sample development, fittings, revisions, and approvals
Support vendor communication (domestic and overseas)
Troubleshoot production and design issues proactively

Qualifications

5–10+ years of apparel product development and/or design experience
Strong knowledge of apparel manufacturing processes
Experience working with factories and vendors
Understanding of fabric performance, construction, and garment fit
Proficiency with PLM systems; Adobe Illustrator experience preferred
Strong project management and cross-functional communication skills

Required Experience

Retail or private-label apparel background
Experience with mass-market or specialty retail
Knowledge of sourcing and cost engineering

A family-owned retail department store.

Hamrick's is a family-owned retailer with 80 years of excellence in providing value-driven merchandise to our loyal customers. We take pride in offering a wide range of quality products, from apparel to footwear, while maintaining our commitment to superior customer service.

Founded In 1945, Hamrick's currently operates at 21 locations in 5 states. Our core value of Great Brands and Incredible Prices Is successful due to our Great Teams and Incredible People, people just like you!

We have a promotion from within philosophy that fosters an environment of learning and growth where each employee can reach their highest potential. Hamrick's is growing and our success provides advancement opportunities in our stores and in our corporate office.

At Hamrick's we value our culture of honesty, integrity, and respect for each other. We are closed for business on Sundays to provide our team members with a better work life balance. We offer competitive wages, flexibility, and fair expectations for our employees.

Join our team and contribute to a legacy of success as we celebrate our 80th year!!