RTA Posted Job Description

Our client, a global Entertainment industry company, is looking to hire a Manager, Product Development in NY (10019), CA (90404) or DC.
 
Pay Rate Range: $35-40/hr. on W2; depending on experience
 
Manager, Product Development
Locations: California, New York, or Washington DC (US Candidates Only)
Primary Location: New York, NY
Duration: 6-Month Contract
 
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced retail production and product development professional to support apparel and accessories merchandising initiatives. This role will focus on managing production timelines, vendor coordination, cost engineering, and supporting merchandise programs tied to e-commerce and touring campaigns.
 
Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in apparel production, accessories production, or product development
• Experience across multiple apparel categories including men’s, juniors, and children’s wear
• Strong background in vendor management, cost negotiation, and product engineering
• Ability to manage multiple timelines and cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Product Development, Textile Science, Fashion Design, or a related field preferred
• Experience with music or entertainment merchandise production is a plus

 
Responsibilities

• Support execution of merchandise programs for artist-focused e-commerce and touring campaigns
• Coordinate schedules and production timelines across cross-functional teams
• Negotiate costing and engineer products to meet target retail pricing and margin goals
• Assist in managing pre-production activities and ensuring compliance with product specifications
• Maintain supplier relationships and support product integrity throughout the development lifecycle
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure timely delivery and production quality standards

 
Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
 
Equal Employment Opportunity
Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
 
Fair Chance Employment
Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
 
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
 
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.