Manager, Product Development, HB/SLG

We are an American luxury lifestyle brand, founded in 2004. Anchored in the casual elegance of American sportswear, Tory’s design philosophy is defined by effortless silhouettes, innovative materials, eclectic juxtapositions of color, and the tension of past and present. The collections include ready-to-wear, handbags, footwear, accessories, jewelry, home and beauty.

Empowering women is the company’s guiding principle, expressed through Tory’s collections and reflected in the company culture as well as the work of the Tory Burch Foundation. Established in 2009, the Foundation provides women entrepreneurs in the United States with access to capital, education and community.

You are seeking a work environment where people are encouraged to dream, explore, discover and, as important, laugh together. If you’re prepared to work hard, create impact, and have fun while doing it, we would love to have you join #TeamTory. Apply today!

Life @ToryBurch is Special Because:

When you join us, you’re joining a global, purpose-led company on an exciting growth journey with an amazing culture and great benefits.

• Our culture is welcoming and inclusive -- everyone is empowered to make a difference.
• We have the best team in the world and believe in paying competitively and rewarding for high performance.
• Your overall well-being is important to us; we offer generous benefits to help you take care of your mental and physical health, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life.
• We love seeing our employees wear our beautiful collections. You’ll receive a generous employee discount and access to exclusive sample sales.
• We are invested in your professional growth – you’ll have access to free executive coaching on-demand.
• We believe in the importance of giving back and you’ll have many opportunities to do just that through the Tory Burch Foundation and paid volunteer days.

This Role is Tailor-Made for You Because:

The Manager, Product Development – Handbags & Small Leather Goods is responsible for driving the end-to-end product development process from initial concept through production, ensuring product integrity, quality, cost targets, and calendar adherence. This role partners closely with Design, Merchandising, Materials, Production, and external manufacturing partners to bring product vision to life while balancing brand standards, commercial objectives, and operational excellence. The Manager leads and develops direct report(s), proactively solves problems, mitigates risk, and continuously elevates processes to deliver high-quality product aligned with divisional strategy and brand positioning.

A Day in the Life:

Development:

• Collaborate with Design to interpret and translate creative vision into executable product that aligns with divisional strategies and commercial priorities.

• Serve as primary development liaison between internal Design team and factories, ensuring accurate capture and communication of all design feedback, meeting with internal team frequently.

• Oversee creation and approval of BOMs and Tech Packs, ensuring accuracy, completeness, cost targets, compliance, and readiness for production.

• Coordinate with manufacturing partners, cross-functional teams and direct reports/associates to manage spec turnover within calendar to ensure timeliness of protos, SMS, and confirmation samples

• Identify, resolve, or escalate product, cost, or execution issues to ensure alignment with design, merchandising, production, and financial goals.

• Recommend enhancements to construction and material options to elevate our brand, while achieving financial requirements, strategic intent, and optimal delivery

• Partner with materials team as needed to ensure all materials are “fit for purpose”

• Review all prototypes and SMS/market samples to ensure accuracy in execution to spec.   Report on proto and SMS deviations and errors.

• Lead costing analysis by scrubbing cost breakdown sheets to understand or question yields, quoted component costs and LOP.  Costing prep to assist management in costing review, including LY style comparison, identifying cost increases, and opportunities for improvement.

 

Product Integrity

• Own product integrity throughout the development lifecycle, ensuring quality, performance, and brand standards are consistently met.”

• Review all components, construction methods, and logo usage for quality, durability, and compliance.

• Coordinate wear testing, analyze results, and escalate risks or corrective actions as needed.

• Review factory risk assessments and proactively escalate and mitigate potential quality or compliance risks.

Calendar

• Proactively manage and monitor development calendars to drive on-time execution; identify risks early and partner with cross-functional teams to resolve variances.

Production

• Obtain, review, report on (according to milestone schedule), and challenge vendors on lead times

• Ensure alignment with merch on optimal delivery dates, supervise system accuracy prior to production

• Manage timely buy ready status according to buy calendar and optimal delivery window

• Throughout the development cycle, work closely with design and production to resolve material, technical or supplier issues that could impact production

• Ensure all production tech packs, standards, and materials are production-ready at time of order placement.

• Review and approve confirmation samples and WIP submissions; escalate deviations and potential delays to leadership.

• Oversee correct trim, labeling, and regulatory compliance, including the flagging of materials that require special customs documentation.

• Oversee WIP approvals according to production timeline and report delays or potential delays to manager

• Work on other relevant projects as required by supervisor

People Management

• Manage, coach, and develop a direct report, including onboarding, training, performance feedback, and career development.

• Ensure consistent adherence to department processes while identifying and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

• Effectively communicate and implement process updates and best practices across the team.

To Land This Role:

• BA/BS degree

• Minimum 6+ years in Handbag/SLG product development, sourcing, and/or production

• Demonstrated passion for handbags and small leather goods, with strong product sensibility

• Strong analytical and math skills with the ability to interpret costing and margins

• High attention to detail and high level of accuracy is required

• Strong communication, organizational, interpersonal and negotiation skills

• Able to work in a fluid, fast-paced, multi-channel environment

• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required

Why You'll Want to Join Our Team:

The Product Development and Production team is a talented group of problem-solvers who work diligently to bring our beautiful collections to life. Our focus is on fulfilling Tory’s creative vision and supporting our Design team in delivering extraordinary collections each season. We also collaborate closely with our internal partners and build strong relationships with premier manufacturers and luxury suppliers globally to ensure that our products are flawlessly executed and delivered on time. If you are a team player with a passion for product and an eye for detail, come join us!

How We Work Together

• Adaptable – We change before we have to
• Entrepreneurial – We own it
• Collaborative – There’s no “I” in Tory
• Client & Brand Focused – We put ourselves in Tory’s shoes
• Live the Values – We show up for each other
• Functional Expertise – We’re constantly learning and growing

#TeamTory Values

We show up with honesty & kindness, act with integrity & compassion, work with passion & humility and lead with excellence & humor.

Compensation Range

The compensation range for this position is 110,000.00 USD - 115,000.00 USD. Our offer will be based on your relevant experience and work location.

Benefits Information

We offer a generous set of benefits to help you take care of your heath, create financial security, and achieve wellness in all areas of your life. Here are highlights of key benefits available to all Tory Burch members that work over 30 hours. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Tory Burch LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) or sexual orientation, gender expression, military status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability or membership in any other protected class under applicable law. Likewise, we will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories for employment in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, Ordinance No. 184652. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.

Disability Accommodation

Tory Burch is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require assistance or an accommodation with the hiring process, please contact thetalentteam@toryburch.com.