Product Development Associate
We are looking for a product development associate to support our legwear division which includes multiple categories within ladies, men’s, kids and infants. This role supports the product development of our stock collections for Spring & Fall seasons, as well as development of our made-to-order programs by customer account. The job functions of this role oversee product designs from conception to production readiness. A product developer plays a crucial role that guides the creation of styles in various categories. The ideal candidate has a positive can-do attitude and willingness to help execute urgent projects.
Responsibilities
• Create and share tech packs to factory.
• Keep a detailed log of sample status.
• Check in development & pre-production samples which includes but is not limited to color, pattern execution, fit etc.
• Share sample comments with factory.
• Request sample revisions as needed.
• Liaise amongst team members such as design, production, and sales on product development matters to ensure smooth workflow.
• Meet deadlines set forth in the time and action calendar.
• Organize and prepare samples for various meetings including internal open to buy meets and licensor reviews.
Qualifications:
• 1-3 years of apparel or accessory product development experience
• PLM experience
• Ability to work in Adobe Illustrator
• Wholesale experience preferred
• Knowledge of WIP and T&A calendars
• Organized with excellent follow up skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working collaboratively and communicating with multiple teams
Pay Transparency - $55,000- $60,000
Requirements
Must-haves
Product Development Associate
Create and share tech packs to factory.
Keep a detailed log of sample status.
Check in development & pre-production samples which includes but is not limited to color, pattern execution, fit etc.
Share sample comments with factory.
Request sample revisions as needed.
Liaise amongst team members such as design, production, and sales on product development matters to ensure smooth workflow.
Meet deadlines set forth in the time and action calendar.
Organize and prepare samples for various meetings including internal open to buy meets and licensor reviews.
1-3 years of apparel or accessory product development experience
PLM experience
Ability to work in Adobe Illustrator
Knowledge of WIP and T&A calendars
Organized with excellent follow up skills and attention to detail
Exceptional communication skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable working collaboratively and communicating with multiple teams
Pay Transparency - $55,000- $60,000
Nice-to-haves
Wholesale experience preferred
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