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Product Development Manager – Apparel & Textiles
Mini Tipi
Gatineau, CAN
Full Time
Manager
Hybrid
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Tech Pack CreationTextile ConstructionMaterial SourcingCost AnalysisProject ManagementAdobe Illustrator
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About the Role
MINI TIPI is looking for a Product Development Manager to oversee the full product lifecycle from concept to production-ready tech packs. The role involves managing timelines, cost evaluation, material sourcing, and compliance.
Key Skills for This Role
Tech Pack CreationTextile ConstructionMaterial SourcingCost AnalysisProject ManagementAdobe Illustrator
Responsibilities
- Create, own, and maintain tech packs, including construction details and product specifications
- Translate design intent and customer demand into production ready products aligned with MINI TIPI’s aesthetic standards
- Oversee sample quality control from prototype through final approval
- Build and maintain development calendars, milestone trackers, and workback schedules
- Monitor development timelines across all active projects and proactively flag risks
- Evaluate cost per unit at each stage of development to determine product viability against target margins
- Oversee the sourcing and selection of new materials based on performance, durability, comfort, cost, and sustainability
- Ensure all new product developments meet applicable regulatory, labelling, and packaging requirements for Canadian and U.S. markets
- Build, document, and continuously improve the processes, templates, and systems that structure the product development department
Requirements
- 3–5+ years of experience in apparel or textile product development, technical design, or related product focused role
- Solid understanding of textile construction, fabric properties, garment construction, and manufacturing constraints
- Proven ability to create and own tech packs and technical documentation
- Experience with material sourcing, supplier communication, and costing at a commercial scale
- Fluency in written and spoken French and English (bilingual)
- Highly organized with strong project management, calendar management, and multi project prioritization skills
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Job Overview
- The Product Development Manager is responsible for overseeing the full product development lifecycle, from customer driven concept through to a production ready tech pack. This position contributes to operational continuity and efficiency by managing development timelines, evaluating cost viability,
Key Responsibilities
- Own the full product development lifecycle.
- Develop and maintain technical product documentation.
- Manage development timelines and production readiness.
- Evaluate cost, margin, and product viability.
- Build and improve product development systems.
- Act as the cross functional product development lead.
- Ensure product quality and technical accuracy.
Duties & Responsibilities Tech Pack & Product Development
- Create, own, and maintain tech packs, including construction details, and product specifications
- Translate design intent and customer demand into production ready products aligned with MINI TIPI’s aesthetic standards and commercial positioning
- Identify gaps in the current product offer based on customer feedback, care inquiries, and market trends; propose new developments to fill them
- Oversee sample quality control from prototype through final approval, including construction accuracy, fit, and workmanship
Timeline & Project Management
- Build and maintain development calendars, milestone trackers, and workback schedules from sampling through delivery
- Monitor development timelines across all active projects, proactively flag risks and communicate blockers or required decisions to management
- Coordinate deliverables across departments to ensure all products are production ready on time for seasonal, new, and limited launches
Cost Evaluation & Product Viability
- Evaluate cost per unit at each stage of development to determine product viability against target margins; provide clear go/no go recommendations
- Recommend design modifications, construction methods, or material substitutions to improve manufacturability and cost efficiency without compromising quality
Materials Sourcing & Textile Expertise
- Oversee the sourcing and selection of new materials (fabrics, trims, hardware) based on performance, durability, comfort, cost, and alignment with MINI TIPI’s sustainability commitments
- Apply a strong understanding of textile construction, fibre properties, and production constraints to guide material selection and product development decisions
- Track material lead times during development and sampling to ensure readiness for bulk ordering; monitor supplier delivery and quality performance
- Stay current on textile innovations, technical materials, and emerging production methods relevant to MINI TIPI’s product range
Compliance, Labelling & Department Organization
- Ensure all new product developments meet applicable regulatory, labelling, and packaging requirements for Canadian and U.S. markets
- Own labelling and packaging development with appropriate teams; collaborate with marketing to ensure all product and compliance information is accurate before launch
- Build, document, and continuously improve the processes, templates, and systems that structure the product development department
- Support sustainability initiatives and vendor certification requirements in line with MINI TIPI’s environmental commitments
Qualifications and Work Experience Mandatory
- 3–5+ years of experience in apparel or textile product development, technical design, or a related product focused role
- Solid understanding of textile construction, fabric properties, garment construction, and manufacturing constraints
- Proven ability to create and own tech packs, and technical documentation
- Experience with material sourcing, supplier communication, and costing at a commercial scale
- Fluency in written and spoken French and English (bilingual)
- Highly organized with strong project management, calendar management, and multi project prioritization skills
Preferred
- Experience with Adobe Illustrator or other design/PD tools
- Background in woven or knit textile categories; experience with recycled fibre or sustainable materials is a strong asset
- Experience working with domestic (Canadian) production facilities and local manufacturing partners
Qualities
- Detail oriented and solutions focused — comfortable moving between big picture product strategy and the smallest construction specification
- Collaborative and adaptable — at ease working across design, production, marketing, and management in a fast moving small business environment
- Passionate about quality, responsible manufacturing, and building systems that work at every scale
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