At The Authentic T-Shirt Company®/SanMar Canada, we’re more than just a leading distributor of high-quality apparel; As Canada’s leading wholesale distributor in the imprintable apparel industry, we’ve built a reputation for excellence, and it all starts with our people. We’re currently looking for an energetic, driven, outgoing Product Design & Development Manager tojoin our incredible team in Vancouver, Canada. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, plus paid sick days and vacation time to recharge and reset.

Beyond the Basics : Flex statutory holidays, employer RRSP matching, and sweet staff discounts on products you’ll actually want.

Room to Grow : Ongoing training, real career development, and a clear path to where you want to go.

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Authentic T-Shirt Company®/SanMar Canada, we’re more than just a leading distributor of high-quality apparel; As Canada’s leading wholesale distributor in the imprintable apparel industry, we’ve built a reputation for excellence, and it all starts with our people. We’re currently looking for an energetic, driven, outgoing Product Design & Development Manager tojoin our incredible team in Vancouver, Canada. Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, plus paid sick days and vacation time to recharge and reset.

Beyond the Basics : Flex statutory holidays, employer RRSP matching, and sweet staff discounts on products you’ll actually want.

Room to Grow : Ongoing training, real career development, and a clear path to where you want to go. JOB SUMMARYReporting to the Vice President of Sourcing and Financial Services, the Product Design & Development Manager contributes to the bottom-line profitability by leading the sourcing and design of high-quality garments which will sell profitably.

Product

Design & Development Manager will directly manage design, costing,



production timelines and quality assurance for new and current factories. 10+ years of global sourcing/quality assurance experience Established relationships and contacts with international factories Experience with or education in apparel fit, construction and textiles a must Ability to visually inspect products during and after production to ensure quality Experience managing the development of raw materials and finished goods Knowledge of manufacturing and product engineering, trade regulations, testing protocol, product integrity, production timeline, calendar management, fabric construction and manufacturing Monitor on-time delivery of development prototypes Strong attention to detail and accuracy of data Robust Microsoft Office skills including Word and Excel Maintain a valid passport 40 hours per week, with occasional overtime Extensive international travel required SOURCING / PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT RESPONSIBILITIES Collaborate with Vice President of Sourcing and Financial Services, development team and overseas team members to ensure the best placement of new products considering pricing, production capacity, compliance, and quality Manage direct relationships with suppliers in all regions Responsible for all phases of product development and ensuring all components meet standards as set in the supplier guidelines Support and respond to SanMar Canada's customers’ needs and requests promptly Work effectively and efficiently with little supervision Adhere to current and future company policies and standards to ensure a safe working environment Responsible for ensuring all policies are adhered to and must communicate any breach of policy to Human Resources or Senior Management The Authentic T-Shirt Company/SanMar Canada is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in the selection process.

📌 Product Design & Development Manager (8:30 Am - 5:00 Pm) (Winnipeg)
🏢 The Authentic T-Shirt Company® /SanMar Canada
📍 Winnipeg