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Veronica Beard

Luxury women's fashion brand, direct-to-consumer

Trim Manager - Product Development

Procurement & SourcingPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeNew York, NY, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 5–7 years of trim or raw material development experience in apparel.
  • Established network of domestic and overseas trim suppliers across all trim types.
  • Deep technical knowledge of trim construction, finishes, plating, minimum order quantities, and lead times.
  • Working knowledge of trim testing standards and chemical compliance.
  • Proven record taking trims from concept to bulk approval within a seasonal calendar.
  • Strong product lifecycle management and bill of materials skills, including VibeIQ, Aptean/Exenta, Centric, or similar systems, and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with Design to translate sketches, references, and creative direction into commercially viable trims.
  • Research new trims, finishes, and sustainable materials; present seasonal trim stories and supplier innovations to Design.
  • Attend trade shows and supplier meetings to bring new ideas and resources to the brand.
  • Brief domestic and overseas trim suppliers on seasonal developments across all categories.
  • Gather supplier feasibility, minimum order quantities, lead times, and costing before trims are approved.
  • Build and maintain relationships with trim mills and vendors; evaluate them on quality, innovation, cost, and speed.
  • Negotiate pricing, minimums, and lead times to meet target costs.
  • Manage trim sampling from first submission through revisions, resubmissions, and final approval.
  • Manage strike-offs, color and plating standards, and custom molds and logos.
  • Ensure trims are ready on time for prototype, sales sample, and collection review milestones.
  • Keep the development calendar and flag risks early with mitigation plans.
  • Coordinate trim testing for physical performance, colorfastness, and restricted substance list/chemical compliance, and follow up on failures.
  • Resolve technical, construction, and quality issues with suppliers before bulk production.
  • Create and maintain trim records in product lifecycle management systems, including codes, specifications, images, suppliers, pricing, and lead times.
  • Keep bills of materials accurate for every style so Production receives complete, approved trim information.
  • Maintain the physical and digital trim library of approved standards.
  • Hand off approved trims to the Production trim team with clear specifications, costs, and supplier details.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in contemporary or luxury women's ready-to-wear.
  • A Bachelor's degree in textiles, fashion, product development, or a related field.
  • Strong design eye and color acuity; comfortable offering alternatives that keep design intent.
  • Cost-conscious approach to developing trims against target costs from the start.
  • Highly organized across overlapping seasons and many open developments at once.
  • Clear, proactive communication with Design, Production, Technical Design, and suppliers.
  • Solution-oriented approach under shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
  • Interest in sustainable and innovative materials.

About the Company

Veronica Beard

Luxury women's fashion brand, direct-to-consumer

Veronica Beard is a luxury women’s fashion brand that designs and sells designer clothing and accessories. It serves fashion-forward women who want high-quality, stylish pieces across categories like jackets, dresses, tops, knits, bottoms, jumpsuits, jeans, outerwear, swimwear, and loungewear. The brand operates on a direct-to-consumer model, primarily selling online through its e-commerce platform and a selection of retail locations, with revenue coming from the sale of high-margin products. The company differentiates itself by combining classic chic silhouettes with current trends, supported by a premium shopping experience and perks like free ground shipping in the United States to boost customer loyalty. Veronica Beard’s goal is to grow its luxury, direct-to-consumer presence while maintaining quality, style, and strong customer relationships.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York City, United States
Founded
2010

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