Product Manager - Retail Product Lines

Job Title: Product Manager - Retail Product Lines 1
Location: Beaverton, OR 97005 (Hybrid Mon Thurs onsite & Friday remote)
Duration: 3 months

Who You Are
Youre obsessed with products. You understand athletes, trends, and the competitive landscape, and youre energized by turning insights into the next great piece of Client apparel. Youre organized, curious, collaborative, and ready to learn the full lifecycle of product creationfrom concept to line plan to go to market.
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What Youll Do
1. Support the Seasonal Line Plan

• Partner with the Product Line Manager to build and maintain the seasonal apparel line.
• Track style counts, margin targets, pricing ladders, and category architecture.
• Ensure the line reflects consumer insights, marketplace needs, and Client brand direction.

2. Drive Product Creation Milestones

• Manage data accuracy in PLM systems (style setup, BOMs, pricing, attributes).
• Support key gates: concept, design handoff, proto reviews, line adoption, and final confirmation.
• Coordinate with Design, Development, Merchandising, and Materials teams to keep product on track.

3. Consumer & Marketplace Insights

• Analyze athlete feedback, retail trends, competitive product, and consumer behavior.

4. Cross Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Design to ensure product briefs are clear, actionable, and aligned with strategy.
• Partner with Development to track prototypes, fit sessions, costing, and material choices.
• Support Merchandising and Sales with product knowledge, storytelling, and GTM tools.

5. Product Data & Business Readiness

• Maintain accurate product information across systems and tools.
• Support pricing strategy, margin analysis, and SKU efficiency.
• Prepare materials for line reviews, assortment meetings, and leadership presentations.

What You Bring
Required

• 1+ years of experience in product creation, merchandising, or related fields.
• Strong analytical skills and comfort with data tools (Excel/Sheets, PLM systems).
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Curiosity about apparel construction, materials, and performance innovation.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

Preferred

• Experience in apparel, sportswear, or consumer goods.
• Understanding of athlete needs, sport culture, and Clients brand voice.
• Passion for product storytelling and consumer first thinking.