Bra Designer and Product Development Manager

Job Description

Summary:

Manage Masthead’s product strategy ensuring that garment design, fit, materials and workmanship meet or exceed customer expectations and are up to quality and safety standards

Manage new product creation, the continuous improvement of existing products, and the maintenance of quality standards

Operate as a key member of the organization, working with management, operations and finance to execute an on-brand product strategy that fulfills the company mission of Improving the Patient Experience.

Key Responsibilities:

Design and develop new products

Create and maintain tech packs, patterns, specifications, measurements, packaging and labeling materials, and other materials to ensure production of garments that meet specifications

Drive continuous improvement of existing products as necessary

Maintain and update production procedures documentation/SOPs

Work with factories/help manage factory relationships

Check and approve raw materials and garment prototypes prior to production

Maintaining quality assurance documentation

Collect, analyze, and report product quality data

Investigate and resolve quality issues, recommend actions and process improvements to prevent recurrence and enhance quality and efficiency.

Coordinate periodic testing of raw materials and finished products, maintain testing results records

Requirements:

4+ years in Intimate Apparel Design and Product Development, preferably in medical or sports bras

Sourcing, Production Coordination and Quality Assurance experience a plus

Excellent Oral and Written Communication Skills

Facility with Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office Suite, and PLM software

Detail- and quality-focused

Desire to help and work with others

Willing to work 5 days in-person in office - non-negotiable

Occasional travel (up to 2 or 3 times per year)

Company Description

Masthead, based in Westchester County, New York, is a rapidly growing medical garment brand founded by a physician to meet the changing needs of breast cancer and other patients. Our products are premium, comfortable, supportive and beautiful. We are a women-owned business, and we put the patient at the heart of everything we do.

Full-time