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# Senior Manager, Product Development - Activewear at Fashion Nova

- **Company:** Fashion Nova
- **Location:** Beverly Hills, CA
- **Posted:** 2026-03-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-09-15
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fashionnova/jobs/7684821

## Job description

## ABOUT US

[Fashion Nova](https://www.fashionnova.com/)is the world’s leading trend-to-market fashion and lifestyle brand with high-growth categories across its Women, Men, Kids and Beauty divisions. Renowned for delivering the most-wanted styles to millions worldwide, [Fashion Nova](https://www.fashionnova.com/)earned the title of the Top 5 Most-Searched Fashion Brand on Google in 2022, alongside Louis Vuitton and Nike.

Founder & CEO Richard Saghian launched the brand in 2006, from a retail location in Los Angeles. After multiple store openings, Saghian launched the e-commerce website for [Fashion Nova](http://fashionnova.com/) in 2013, pioneering a disruptive social commerce model of affordable, on-trend, size-inclusive clothing online – powered by an innovative, social media-first marketing strategy.

Today, Fashion Nova has amassed over 40 million social media followers, with annual sales of approximately $2 billion!

The brand’s name has been featured in chart-topping hit songs by Cardi B, Drake, 21 Savage, Saweetie, The Game, Tyga and Offset and its styles have been worn by many celebrities, artists and athletes including Meg The Stallion, Ice Spice, Chris Brown, Floyd Mayweather, Rick Ross, Kourtney Kardashian, and Kylie Jenner

## ROLE OVERVIEW

The Senior Manager, Product Development is responsible for leading the strategic research and end-to-end development of the Activewear (Nova) category. You will drive the evolution of both Men’s and Women’s activewear, ensuring every garment balances high-performance functionality with trend-forward aesthetics.

## RESPONSIBILITIES

- Manage all new development and counter development of styles in their category
- Manage and monitor the execution of the business strategy and plans for the activewear (Nova) business ensuring quality products are consistently developed and delivered
- Build, manage, and maintain Development Time and Action Calendars for all developed activewear products across each factory and country
- Analyze all price quotes and work with production team to ensure target costs are achieved and understand fabric, trim and yarn costs and how they impact final garment costs
- Monitor daily status of developed products including fabrics, lab dips, samples, trim, wash, and technical design. Must fully understand garment-manufacturing process to ensure compliance to all lead times
- Approve all fabrics & yarns for appearance, quality, weight, and hand-feel, using standard guidelines and technical knowledge
- Approve proto samples for style details, trim, wash, artwork, and construction
- Manage workflow from counter samples/initial sketch through final placement of styles
- Manage pre-production approval process of all fits, strikes offs, patterns trims, and technically correct lab dips
- Establish and manage tracking tools for all products in development through final production
- Keep up on daily communication with overseas offices and factories
- Build, train and manage product development team based on business growth by department
- Collaborate with cross-functional partners in buying and marketing to communicate and educate product knowledge, ensure successful line launches and receive feedback for continued improvements
- Travel to factories, comp shopping, trade shows as necessary to execute and follow through on brand strategies
- Analyze business results and competitor trends and adjust future product assortments as necessary to maximize sales, profitability, and inventory turns, while maintaining brand integrity standards
- Develop and manage the product calendar for seasonal deliveries and special events
- Organize and prioritize weekly workload for self and team

## ROLE REQUIREMENTS

- Minimum 8+ years of Product Development experience, with a proven track record in technical activewear or performance apparel
- Expertise in both Men’s and Women’s categories is strongly preferred, specifically regarding functional fabrics and specialized construction.
- Basic understanding of Google Suite and Microsoft Office
- Must have excellent time-management and organization skills, consistently achieving deadlines
- Strong follow-up and negotiation skills
- Team player and open to dialogue
- Must be able to effectively communicate in person and via email
- Attention to detail
- High ability to work both independently and collaboratively, efficiently, and quickly with superior quality
- Ability to organize, prioritize, and pivot projects in a dynamic environment
- Flexible thinker with the ability to make sound independent decisions
- AFA or AA in Fashion Merchandising, Business, or related field, or equivalent work experience
- English, additional language(s) an advantage
- Schedule of this position: Monday – Friday | Core business hours | Onsite in Beverly Hills, CA

## BENEFITS

- NEW state-of-the-art HQ in Beverly Hills!
- Formalized career paths for continued professional growth
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Comprehensive health insurance across Medical, Dental and Vision
- 401k match, with immediate vesting upon eligibility
- Weekly catered lunches & fully-stock kitchen pantry!
- Opportunities to travel for trade shows and vendor meetings
- Summer Fridays Early Departure
- Team bonding events and programs
- Attractive employee discounts!

Fashion Nova, LLC, and subsidiaries thereof, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are steadfast in our commitment to equal employment opportunities and pledge that these objectives are reflected in all aspects of our daily operations. We will continue to recruit, hire, train, and advance in employment qualified individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, status as a protected veteran, criminal history, or status as an individual with a disability; and shall not discriminate against any individual, any such characteristic, nor any other classification protected by local, state and|or federal law. [NOTICE AT COLLECTION](https://fn-talent-acquistion.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/FN%20NOTICE%20AT%20COLLECTION.pdf)

## About Fashion Nova

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Fashion Nova is a global fast-fashion e-commerce brand that drops over 1,000 new styles weekly, leveraging influencer marketing and a digital-first model to become the most-searched fashion brand on Google.
- **Entity Type**: Private (bootstrapped, no external funding rounds disclosed)
- **Headquarters**: Beverly Hills, California, United States
- **Founded**: 2006
- **Founders**: Richard Saghian

## Core Business
- **Primary Industry**: Retail Apparel and Fashion (Fast Fashion)
- **Target Customers**: B2C, primarily Gen Z and Millennial women and men; includes plus-size lines (CURVE) and kids (NovaKIDS). Global reach across 45+ countries.
- **Mission Statement**: To deliver the most sought-after, head-turning, and up-to-the-moment trends to millions across the world at affordable prices, making fashion fearless, inclusive, and instant.

## Products & Services
- **FashionNova.com (Core)**: E-commerce marketplace for women’s, men’s, curve, and kids’ apparel and accessories. Known for rapid trend replication and weekly drops of 1,000+ new styles.
- **NovaKIDS**: Children’s apparel line.
- **NovaBEAUTY**: Trend-driven, professional-quality beauty and cosmetics line.
- **Maven Beauty**: A beauty brand under the Fashion Nova umbrella.
- **Physical Retail**: 5 brick-and-mortar locations in the US, including a flagship store in Panorama City (opened 2025).
- **Influencer/Affiliate Marketing Platform**: A proprietary network of 35MM+ social media followers and thousands of influencers (including Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion) used for earned media and direct sales.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation**: Not publicly disclosed (private company).
- **Key Metric**: **Annual Revenue of ~$1.0B** (estimated by LinkedIn & industry reports).
- **Key Metric**: **787 employees** (LinkedIn, ~20% YoY headcount growth).
- **Notable Partners/Influencers**: Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, and a global network of 35MM+ social media followers.
- **Growth Signals**: 
    - #1 most searched fashion brand on Google (2018, sustained).
    - 40M+ followers across social media.
    - Opened a state-of-the-art Beverly Hills HQ in 2025 featuring the "Nova Founders Lab" (incubator) and "Nova Social Club" (creator space).
    - Expanded into physical retail (2025).
    - Active job postings: 79 (LinkedIn, +33.9% YoY growth in postings).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Speed & Supply Chain**: Drops 1,000+ new styles weekly, moving from trend identification to delivery faster than traditional retailers.
- **Influencer Ecosystem**: A deeply integrated, performance-based influencer network that drives massive Earned Media Value (EMV) and brand loyalty.
- **Data-Driven Trend Spotting**: Uses real-time social media data to dictate product design, minimizing inventory risk and maximizing demand.
- **Brand Equity**: Cult-like following with high brand recognition, particularly among Gen Z and Millennial demographics.

## Strategic Focus
- **Omnichannel Expansion**: Transitioning from pure-play e-commerce to a hybrid model with physical retail stores.
- **Brand Incubation**: Using the "Nova Founders Lab" to incubate new brands and designers.
- **Product Diversification**: Growing beauty (NovaBEAUTY, Maven Beauty) and kids (NovaKIDS) verticals.
- **Global Reach**: Expanding international logistics and fulfillment to serve 45+ countries more efficiently.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as "startup speed at global scale." The company emphasizes a fast-paced, scrappy, and high-expectation environment. Values include "Move Fast, Stay Ahead" and "Chase Excellence."
- **Office**: State-of-the-art HQ in Beverly Hills, CA. Features include a creative hub, photo studios, and collaborative spaces.
- **Hybrid/Remote**: Corporate roles are primarily on-site in Beverly Hills. Logistics roles are based in distribution centers.
- **Benefits**: Full health coverage, dental, vision, 401k match (per careers page).
- **Engineering/Creative Culture**: Heavy emphasis on in-house creative (designers, videographers, content creators) and tech (FP&A, buying analytics). The company is a "culture-defining commerce" brand where work directly impacts pop culture.
- **Growth**: 20%+ YoY headcount growth with active hiring across Buying, Merchandising, Creative, and Finance.

## Sources
1. [Fashion Nova Careers Page](https://www.fashionnova.com/pages/careers)
2. [Fashion Nova Greenhouse Jobs Board](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/fashionnova)
3. [Fashion Nova About Us & Timeline](https://www.fashionnova.com/pages/about-us)
4. [Fashion Nova Career Fair Page](https://www.fashionnova.com/pages/career-fair)
5. [Fashion Nova LinkedIn Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/fashion-nova)

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