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Product Development Associate | French Connection

G-III Apparel Group

New York City Metropolitan Area (On-site)

Success Profile:

The Product Development Associate works closely with the design team to develop seasonal collections through fabric/trim and sample management. They will work closely with mills to manage and track fabric delivery to allocated factories. They will work closely with factories to manage and track completed samples for their correct and timely arrival for market. They will communicate cross-functionally with technical design, merchandising and production to help align information and seamlessly move the product life cycle from development stages to bulk production. Communicates daily and proactively – to maintain factory communications, answering questions, managing timeline and tech pack priorities.

Reporting to: Fashion Design Manager

Brand/Product Focus: French Connection

Location (On-Site): New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District

Key Accountabilities:

Communication: Maintain daily communication with design team, vendors and suppliers regarding all aspects of sample development.

Logistics and Development: Create and update seasonal factory development charts, maintaining them with style changes through development process, communicating to factories for their follow up.

Research: Shops competitors within the price point and high-end. Knowledge of trends.

Logistics and Organization: Coordinate package deliveries and organize samples promptly. Track samples in partnership with sales and marketing teams.

Education and Experience:

· Minimum of three (3) years of product development professional work, preferably in women's apparel

· College degree, or equivalent professional work experience, required

· Experience in a high SKU count environment, required

· General understanding of apparel styles, components and construction

· Experience with apparel timelines, calendars, and development process

Skills and Behaviors:

· Advanced MS Excel skills: data manipulation, pivot tables, v-lookup

· Working knowledge of PLM, Illustrator, Photoshop.

· Strong project management and multi-tasking skills with critical attention to detail

· Confident, engaging verbal and written communication skills

· Motivated to work in a high energy environment at the speed of fashion with ever-changing priorities

· Ability to work independently and work to meet multiple deadlines

· Ability to build and maintain relationships with other departments as well as vendors and other overseas offices

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Employee discounts across G-III brands
• Career growth opportunities within a global fashion organization
• A collaborative, innovative environment working with industry-leading brands

The pay range for this position is: $31.25 per hour/$65,000 per year (Annualized salary is based on a 40 hour work week) - $36.06 per hour/$75,000 per year (Annualized salary is based on a 40 hour work week)

Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.

G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, and marketing, enabling us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands—including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion—our success is driven by our entrepreneurial spirit and deep industry relationships.

G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville, and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, and Donna Karan brands.

A well-known contemporary fashion brand is seeking a detail-oriented Product Developer to support their Event and Bridal categories. This role partners closely with the Senior Designer and independently manages development for all Import SKUs. Strong CAD and tech pack experience is essential, and Bridal/Eventwear exposure is a plus.

What You’ll Do:

• Support finished goods sourcing and development for Guest and Bridal

• Create CADs in Adobe Illustrator

• Build detailed Tech Packs including construction details and BOMs

• Maintain line sheets and manage WIP trackers for Import SKUs

• Communicate daily with overseas vendors (China, Asia, India)

• Enforce T&A calendars and ensure vendor deadlines are met

• Manage vendor pricing and maintain BOMs for ERP entry

• Collaborate cross-functionally with Patternmaking, Production, Raw Materials, and Tech teams

• Maintain organized sample racks and development materials

What They’re Looking For:

• 3–4 years of design/development experience in the young contemporary or contemporary market

• Strong CAD and Tech Pack proficiency (Adobe Illustrator required)

• Advanced Excel, Google Suite, Illustrator, and Photoshop skills

• Experience across RTW categories: wovens, cut and sew, knit dresses, tops, and bottoms

• Direct import production experience (China, Asia, India required)

• Highly organized with strong communication and project management skills

• Bridal/Eventwear experience preferred

Interview Process: 1st Round Zoom → 2nd Round In-Person → 3rd Round Paid Project

Product Development Manager | DKNY Sportswear

G-III Apparel Group

Department: DKNY Sportswear

Reports To: VP of Fabric

Location (On-Site – 5 Days per Week): New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District

Position Objective:

The Product Development Manager role serves as a link between Design, Production, External Vendors/Mill and Sales/Merchandising. Each season, it is the Product Development Manager’s role to ensure sample yardage development is in line with our cost targets, timeline and brand material needs. Ideal candidate should have a strong sense of apparel construction, material sourcing and cost and clear understanding of development to production calendars. Must have great organizational skills and attention to detail. The Product Development Manager executes and communicates to suppliers/vendors our fabrication needs against the design color palette. Ownership of the fabric sample yardage request, material data sheet management, and communication of our company policies related to fabric.

Responsibilities:

• Manage fabric sample yardage WIP reports daily and keep relevant teams informed of any changes.
• Execute, update and manage the communication of all new fabric and color mini batch inquiries and distribute seasonal color palette.
• Follow through communication with supplier/vendors and overseas office on materials adopted for development (such as sample yardage guidelines, fabric detail sheets, traceability and pattern copyrights).
• Work with design to populate seasonal fabric cards for design boards.
• Distribute confirmed seasonal color palettes internally, overseas office and external supply chains.
• Review all sample yardage cuttings received against color standards. Request lab-dips on any colors not executed correctly on initial sample yardage.
• Work with VP of Fabric to ensure design team has proper fabrics for the season.
• Review all invoices related to sample yardage development at the end of each season.
• PD organization: This includes but is not limited to maintaining sample yardage seasonal binders and boards, tracking and logging in sample yardage references and managing incoming/outgoing color palette distribution.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience in apparel product development
• Bachelor's Degree
• Knowledge of garment construction required
• Strong skill set in Excel required; experience with PLM preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Strong sense of teamwork and ability to multitask
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Employee discounts across G-III brands
• Career growth opportunities within a global fashion organization
• A collaborative, innovative environment working with industry-leading brands

Pay Range

$75,000 – $85,000 per year

Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.

G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, and marketing, enabling us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands—including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion—our success is driven by our entrepreneurial spirit and deep industry relationships.

G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Converse, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville, and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, and Donna Karan brands.

About Seroogy’s Chocolates

Founded in 1899, Seroogy’s Chocolates is a fourth-generation, family-owned Wisconsin tradition known for small-batch craftsmanship, classic recipes, and exceptional quality. We proudly produce handmade confections that have become part of generations of family traditions across the Midwest. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a skilled confectioner who can honor our heritage while driving innovation for the future.

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Lead Chocolatier & Product Development Manager to lead all aspects of confectionery creation and quality at Seroogy’s Chocolates. This role safeguards our signature recipes, oversees chocolate and ingredient ordering, ensures consistent product quality, and develops new seasonal and year-round products.

This position blends technical expertise, creativity, and a passion for traditional small-batch methods. You’ll collaborate closely with our Production Manager, Retail Manager, and company leadership to maintain the excellence our customers expect, while also shaping the next generation of Seroogy’s products.

Key Responsibilities

Recipe Stewardship & Production Oversight

• Maintain and consistently execute Seroogy’s established recipes, processes, and product standards.
• Train and support team members in confectionery techniques and product specifications.
• Serve as the subject-matter expert for chocolate tempering, caramelization, enrobing, panning, and other confectionery methods.
• Partner with the Production Manager to ensure daily production runs meet quality, yield, and efficiency goals.

Technical Expertise & Equipment Mastery

• Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot a wide range of confectionery and chocolate production equipment, including: melters, tempering machines, enrobers, copper kettles/stoves, batch cookers, cooling tables, depositors, cutters, panners, wrapping machines, and other specialized tools.
• Ensure equipment is used safely, efficiently, and in alignment with Seroogy’s product standards.
• Evaluate and introduce new equipment, technologies, or processes that increase quality and productivity without compromising craftsmanship or tradition.
• Work closely with the Production Manager to optimize workflows, implement improvements, and ensure smooth integration of new processes into daily operations.

Product Development & Innovation

• Lead the creation of seasonal, limited-edition, and core new products that align with the Seroogy’s brand and customer expectations.
• Develop prototypes, run test batches, and manage sensory evaluations.
• Research emerging confectionery trends, ingredients, and technologies to inspire new ideas.
• Collaborate with leadership on launch timelines, packaging needs, pricing strategy, and marketing initiatives.
• Maintain strong product pipeline and market presence.

Quality Control

• Oversee product quality from raw ingredients to finished goods.
• Establish and maintain QC protocols including product specs, batch reviews, and shelf-life assessments.
• Troubleshoot inconsistencies or production challenges in real time.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve yield, reduce waste, and enhance consistency.

Ingredient & Chocolate Procurement

• Order chocolate, inclusions, flavorings, packaging components tied to confectionery production, and other necessary materials.
• Manage supplier relationships and evaluate new vendors or ingredients as needed.
• Monitor inventory levels to avoid shortages while controlling costs.

Cross-Department Collaboration

• Coordinate with the Retail Manager to ensure packing, finishing, and special gift items meet quality standards.
• Work with the Shipping and Production teams to align schedules, capacity, and special production requests.
• Communicate clearly with leadership on production trends, new product opportunities, and operational improvements.

Qualifications

Required

• 3–7+ years of professional experience in confectionery, chocolate production, pastry, or food manufacturing.
• Demonstrated expertise in chocolate work (tempering, molding, enrobing, hand-dipping) and at least three major confection types (caramel, creams, truffles, barks, brittles, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with key confectionery and chocolate equipment: melters, tempering machines, enrobers, copper kettles/stoves, batch cookers, cooling tables, depositors, wrapping machines, and related production tools.
• Strong technical understanding of chocolate crystallization, viscosity, batch scaling, and the variables that impact product quality.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment, identify process improvements, and introduce new methods or tools while preserving product quality.
• Ability to manage complex projects and timelines.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards, allergens, and manufacturing best practices.
• Proven ability to develop and scale new products from concept to production.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, communication skills, and a detail-oriented, quality-driven mindset.

Preferred

• Experience in a small-batch, artisanal, or heritage brand environment.
• Familiarity with equipment scaling—from benchtop R&D tools to larger factory systems.
• A personal philosophy that balances craftsmanship, innovation, and respect for traditional methods.
• Experience leading or mentoring production staff.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to carry forward a 126-year Wisconsin legacy.
• A collaborative, supportive team environment committed to craftsmanship and quality.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• A hands-on role in a business rooted in family, tradition, and community.
• Chocolate. Lots and lots of chocolate.

How to Apply

• Please send your résumé, salary requirements, portfolio of past confectionery work (if available), and a brief note sharing why you’d be a great fit for Seroogy’s Chocolates to

New Product Development Manager (Consumer Goods)

St. Paul, MN (On-site, In Person)

Before You Read Further (Important)

• This is a hands-on, roll up your sleeves, execution-heavy role — not a strategy-only or coordination position.
• You must be hungry, humble and people smart. Non-negotiable.
• This is not a software, SaaS, app, or digital product role.

About Wrap-It Storage

We’re Wrap-It Storage — a fast-growing, family-owned consumer goods brand on a mission to help people Get Untangled! We’re an industry leader in innovative, problem-solving organization products, with solutions sold in major retailers and online. We’re a lean but mighty team where ideas move fast — from sketch to store shelves (and online) — without corporate clutter slowing things down.

The Role

We’re hiring a proactive, hands-on, design-minded New Product Development Manager to own the day-to-day execution of our physical product development process.

This is a builder role, not a coordinator role.

You will:

• Work directly with overseas factories
• Negotiate pricing, MOQs, tooling, and lead times
• Push projects forward when things stall
• ·Partner tightly with design, operations, and sales to hit deadlines
• Do whatever needs to be done to get products over the finish line

You will create structure, not wait for it.

Because we manufacture overseas, this role requires occasional evening communication to keep projects moving across time zones.

If you’re a self-starter who takes initiative, brings clarity to complexity, and has an eye for clean, cohesive product design — we want you on the team!

What You’ll Do

• Build new product development processes and timelines — you own the system
• Drive accountability and keep cross-functional teams aligned to deadlines
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and operations to define project timelines and requirements
• Ensure product aesthetics, packaging, and overall execution are consistent with the Wrap-It brand
• Work proactively with overseas partners to maintain momentum, solve problems, and accelerate development
• Negotiate with suppliers to achieve competitive pricing while ensuring product quality
• Identify risks early and implement solutions before they cause delays
• Special projects as required (which is a fancy way of saying “other stuff we can’t think of right now”).

What You Bring

• 3–5+ years experience in consumer goods product development
• Demonstrated ability to build and lead project structure — not just follow it

·      Confidence in holding others accountable and driving results

·      Strong eye for design and brand cohesion

• Self-starter attitude: you see what needs to happen and make it happen
• Superior organizational skills
• Exceptional communication — direct, clear, timely, and solution-focused
• Comfortable with occasional evening work to stay in sync with overseas partners
• Skilled in Microsoft Office (primarily Excel & PowerPoint)

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• You’ll shape how new products are built and launched — real ownership
• Your ideas will be implemented quickly and visible everywhere our products sell
• A growth stage company with huge runway — your impact will grow with us
• A team culture built on trust, humor, and problem-solving (we take work seriously, not ourselves )

In Short: You’ll help launch the next generation of Wrap-It Storage products and make a big impact on a growing team—without the big company bureaucracy slowing you down.

Company Benefits

• Health Insurance
• HSA
• Dental Insurance
• Retirement Plan w/ Company Match
• Paid Time Off

Location: Los Angeles, CA or Seattle, WA (In-office, not remote)

About FUNBOY

Founded in 2015, FUNBOY is a family-owned brand known for creating original, design-led inflatables that bring joy to every season. Best recognized for its award-winning pool floats, air beds, holiday décor, and outdoor play products, FUNBOY combines playful design with premium materials and thoughtful construction. The brand has collaborated with leading global names including Barbie, Missoni, the artist Drake, and is carried by major retailers such as Walmart, Target, and Amazon. FUNBOY is one of the world’s most recognizable inflatable brands on social media, celebrated for products that turn everyday moments into lasting memories. We’re growing fast and have big, fun things ahead - and we’re looking for an exceptional Marketing Director to jump in, make an impact, and help take FUNBOY to the next level..

Our products must perform beautifully across all channels—standing out visually online, meeting retailer-specific requirements, and scaling seamlessly for mass distribution—while maintaining FUNBOY’s signature quality and brand voice.

Role Overview

The Product Development Manager is responsible for managing the product development lifecycle from initial concept through manufacturing handoff. This role ensures products are designed, engineered, tested, and documented to meet the requirements of each sales channel and/or partner while remaining operationally efficient and aligned with brand standards.

The role partners closely with the Production team, who manage mass manufacturing and are actively involved throughout sampling, validation, and factory ramp-up.

This is a hands-on, cross-functional role suited for someone who enjoys working at the intersection of design, engineering, manufacturing, compliance, and omni-channel commerce.

Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Lifecycle

• Manage product development from concept ideation → design → engineering → sampling → testing protocol → manufacturing handoff
• Guide product development with an omni-channel mindset, accounting for the differing needs of DTC, marketplace, and big-box retail
• Work closely with the production team to manage development timelines aligned with retail line reviews, marketplace launch windows, and DTC drops
• Balance innovation, speed-to-market, cost, margin, and scalability

Concept & Design Development

• Partner with founders, design, production and marketing to develop new product concepts, categories, and line extensions
• Evaluate product ideas for brand alignment, channel fit, manufacturability, and commercial viability
• Work closely with the production team to guide materials, construction methods, and features that perform well across online merchandising, retail shelves, and high-volume fulfillment

Engineering & Technical Execution

• Oversee technical specifications, CADs, tech packs, BOMs, packaging structures, and master cartons
• Ensure products meet performance, durability, and safety standards appropriate for both DTC and mass retail environments
• Drive resolution of technical challenges uncovered during development and sampling

Sampling & Factory Collaboration

• Oversee the sampling process in close collaboration with the Production team and overseas factories
• Review and approve samples across function, materials, color, print, construction, and packaging
• Ensure samples reflect final retail-ready and DTC-ready specifications, minimizing late-stage changes

Manufacturing Handoff

• Own the final handoff to Production once a product is development-complete
• Ensure all documentation is finalized, including specs, testing protocol, packaging requirements, and channel-specific variations
• Support Production during early manufacturing runs to ensure design intent, quality, and channel requirements are maintained

Compliance, Testing & Retail Readiness

• Ensure products comply with all relevant U.S. and international safety standards (e.g., ASTM, CPSIA, Prop 65)
• Work with production team to account for retailer-specific compliance, packaging, labeling, and testing requirements
• Partner with testing labs and internal teams to manage certifications, warnings, and documentation for all sales channels

Cross-Functional & Omni-Channel Management

• Serve as the central hub between Design, Production, Sourcing, Marketing, E-commerce, and Retail partners
• Communicate channel-specific tradeoffs, timelines, and risks clearly to leadership
• Help build scalable product development systems that support rapid DTC launches and large retail programs simultaneously

Qualifications

• 5-10+ years of experience in product development, ideally within consumer products, outdoor goods, inflatables, or adjacent categories
• Proven experience guiding products from concept through manufacturing handoff
• Experience developing products for multiple sales channels, including DTC, Amazon, and/or big-box retail
• Strong understanding of overseas manufacturing, materials, tooling, and production processes
• Familiarity with retail compliance, packaging standards, and testing requirements
• Exceptional project management, communication, and decision-making skills
• Ability to balance creative vision with operational and commercial constraints
• Passion for design-led, brand-forward consumer products

What Success Looks Like

• FUNBOY consistently launches high-quality products on time across all channels
• Products are engineered to scale smoothly from DTC drops to major retail programs
• Sampling cycles are efficient with fewer late-stage surprises
• Clear, repeatable product development processes are in place
• Strong collaboration between Product Development, Production, and channel stakeholders
• Products hit target margins while maintaining FUNBOY’s premium look and feel

Why FUNBOY

• High-impact leadership role at a growing, design-obsessed omni-channel brand
• Opportunity to shape product strategy across DTC, Amazon, and national retail
• Creative freedom paired with real ownership and accountability
• Fast-moving, collaborative environment where great ideas ship

To apply please email   with your resume and subject line: "Production Manager Role"

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

True Religion is an urban casual lifestyle brand focused on high-quality denim, activewear, accessories, and more—for men, women, and kids. Founded in 2002, we shook up the Los Angeles denim scene by re-engineering the classic five-pocket jean with our signature Super T Stitch and iconic horseshoe detailing—now synonymous with bold, unapologetic style and the True Religion legacy. Driven by a relentless commitment to craftsmanship, we design with one goal in mind: to stand out from the crowd. We don’t just create denim—we give it attitude, authenticity, and individuality.

THE PURPOSE:

The Product Development Manager, Denim is responsible for leading the development and production strategy for our denim categories while managing key relationships with finished product suppliers and agents. This role ensures product is delivered at the highest quality, on time, and at target cost while aligning with True Religion’s sourcing strategy and brand standards. The Product Development Manager, Denim partners cross-functionally with Design, Merchandising, Materials, and R&D to drive product execution, improve margins, and deliver on seasonal business objectives. This role also leads and develops a team focused on operational excellence, product quality, and speed to market.

THE ROLE (what you are accountable for):

• Drive the product development and production process from concept through delivery, ensuring alignment with the product pipeline calendar and key milestones.
• Partner cross-functionally with Design, Merchandising, Materials, and R&D to ensure product meets aesthetic, quality, cost, and delivery expectations.
• Manage vendor relationships and oversee external manufacturing partners to maintain quality standards, cost targets, and on-time delivery.
• Monitor purchase orders, production timelines, and development milestones to proactively identify and resolve issues that may impact delivery or margin.
• Develop and manage time and action calendars to ensure adherence to development and production timelines.
• Maintain key reporting, including IMU tracking, style adoption, fabric projections, and fabric liability reporting.
• Partner with Merchandising to support reorder opportunities and manage delivery flow adjustments as needed.
• Communicate production updates, risks, and changes to cross-functional partners to ensure alignment across the business.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve operational processes, speed to market, and product execution.
• Lead and develop team members while fostering a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team environment.

YOU ARE:

A strategic and detail-oriented product development leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You bring strong knowledge of apparel production and sourcing and understand how to balance cost, quality, and delivery timelines. You are a proactive problem-solver who anticipates issues and drives solutions while maintaining strong vendor and cross-functional relationships. Organized, analytical, and adaptable, you communicate effectively across teams and lead with a collaborative and solutions-oriented mindset.

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• 8+ years of experience in apparel production, sourcing, or product development roles with increasing responsibility
• Strong knowledge of apparel manufacturing, fabric and garment construction, and production lifecycle timelines
• Experience managing vendor relationships and overseeing production timelines and delivery execution
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret production and operational data
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive decisions across multiple functions
• Strong organizational and project management skills in a deadline-driven environment

ADDITIONAL ROLE INFORMATION:

• Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this role is $90,000 – $120,000. This is a full-time, exempt position. This range represents the low and high ends of the expected base salary range for this role based on the applicable location. True Religion reasonably expects to pay within this range in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and internal equity.
• Perks: We offer a mix of benefits and perks to support our employees at work and beyond, including health benefits, a 401(k) with employer match, merchandise discounts, commuter benefits, wellness & employee assistance programs, and more.
• Work Model: This role is based in El Segundo, CA, and follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation of in-office presence on designated days to support collaboration and business needs.
• Employment Eligibility: Employment with True Religion is contingent upon meeting applicable employment eligibility requirements.

True Religion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.

Applicable law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require accommodation, and we will make appropriate arrangements.

In connection with your application and candidacy, True Religion may collect personal information such as your name, contact information, education history, and professional or employment background, as permitted by applicable law. Certain additional information (such as identification or payroll-related information) may be collected after an offer of employment is made or as required for onboarding, employment eligibility verification, or benefits administration. For more information about how we collect, use, and protect personal information, please review our Privacy Policy at California residents may review additional disclosures at

Simkhai is searching for a Product Development Assistant to support the product development team in managing trim and lining sourcing, maintaining product data systems, and coordinating factory communications to ensure accurate and timely product development across all collections.

Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain seasonal WIPs for each collection
• Track all incoming packages from factories at trial, proto, and sms stage
• Provide data entry support for all WIPs
• Create and maintain all trim and lining logs used in all Collections for Design and Tech
• Create and maintain reference sample catalogues of all trim and linings used in the Collections
• Coordinate the sourcing of all linings and trims supplied by the factories
• Update linelists with all trim and lining information for each Collection
• Attend all hand off meetings to ensure all trim information on linelists are complete with article numbers and colors
• Responsible to create and update styles in Apparel Magic.
• Create and update factory SMS po’s seasonally
• Update all collection data revisions in Apparel Magic
• Work with factories in sourcing seasonal trims and fabric qualities needed in collection development.
• Support the development process in tracking and receiving packages.
• Steam all incoming SMS before showroom pass off
• Create and prepare any PD shipping packages to factories
• Assist the team in facilitating day-to-day task and provide team support

Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of 1-2 Years of PD experience
• Must have undergraduate degree
• Must have experience working with overseas factories
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must have strong interpersonal skills for building working relationships within teams
• Must have strong time management and organizational skills to establish priorities and meet specific deadlines.
• Must have advanced computer skills including Excel, Photoshop, Illustrator, PowerPoint
• Must have ability to work in a global, multi-cultural environment
• Must have passion for RTW product cycle
• Must be self-motivated with a strong sense of urgency
• Must have knowledge in garment construction/engineering

Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, FSA, 401(k) and PTO. Additionally, we offer a generous clothing allowance and 50% employee discount off retail.

About Us:

SIMKHAI designs for the elevated everyday with innovative techniques and timeless craftsmanship.

Founded in 2010 by designer Jonathan Simkhai, the studio takes inspiration from architects and sculptors alike, blending progressive construction techniques with intimate hand-detailing to create truly special garments and lifestyle design.

A 2015 winner of the prestigious CFDA/ Vogue Fashion Fund, the studio has earned recognition for its original silhouettes, quality constructions, and timeless elegance.

SIMKHAI continues to nurture an inspired creative community around the brand’s home in Los Angeles, sharing their designs and stories with women around the world who live artful, unapologetic lives.

FRAME is a modern fashion brand celebrated for its refined aesthetic and effortless approach to everyday dressing. Since its founding in 2012, FRAME has become synonymous with contemporary luxury rooted in quality craftsmanship and cultural relevance.

Bridging California’s ease and Parisian sophistication, FRAME draws inspiration from the worlds of fashion, art, design, and lifestyle creating collections that capture a timeless yet modern sensibility. Beyond fashion, the world of FRAME continues to expand through meaningful cultural collaborations from hotels to auction houses, establishing the brand as a destination where style, creativity, and culture intersect.

Today, FRAME is recognized globally for its ready-to-wear, denim, and accessories, with more than 20 stores across North America, Europe, and Asia, and distribution through leading department stores and boutiques worldwide.

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Mens Product Development Manager, the Product Development Associate will assist the team across all aspects of the product development process for both RTW and Denim categories. This role requires a high level of organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The Product Development Associate will contribute to the maintenance of development tools and resources, assist with administrative and creative tasks, and ensure accurate documentation throughout development to pre-production

Responsibilities:

• Support the product development process by preparing, distributing, and tracking all packages from overseas vendors. Troubleshoot shipping issues with logistics team
• Manage style details and fabric information across Excel charts and Google sheets to ensure data accuracy and cross-team alignment
• Monitor, track, and check-in samples from Proto through SMS stages
• Support daily communication with vendors and fabric mills
• Partner with design and fabric mills on fabric orders, fabric detail sheet organization, color palette creation, distribution, and approvals
• Processing and issuing of POs in BlueCherry PLM system
• Assist with production handover binders, creating and organizing SMS fabric swatches and trims
• Develop strong cross-functional relationships with design/merchandising/tech/production
• Keep PD area organized inclusive of submits, fabric, trims, and garments

Skills & Qualifications:

• 1-2 years of experience in fashion, retail, business, or a related field
• Degree in Fashion or equivalent a plus
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Organized, reliable, and eager to learn
• Clear communication skills with the ability to stay organized and prioritize daily tasks
• Functional ability in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Experience working with BlueCherry is a plus

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while performing computer-based tasks
• Occasionally lift or move items weighing up to 30 pounds, such as samples and fabrics
• Able to accurately assess fabric color with and without tools, including a lightbox
• Ability to operate standard office equipment including computers, printers, and phones
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing, with internal and external teams

When it comes to baking, BakeMark has its own secret ingredient: a team of passionate talented employees. For over 100 years, BakeMark has stood for excellence in quality and service, for our customers, our stakeholders and our colleagues. We attribute our success to our colleagues and their contributions towards meeting the needs of our customers and stakeholders. We shall share our values and ways of working. We are passionate about the baking industry. We excel at creating strong partnerships within the company and with our loyal customers. We love to innovate and thrive to manufacture and deliver performing bakery products and world-class customer service.

With over 100 years of service to the baking industry, BakeMark is recognized as an industry leader and trusted partner for quality bakery ingredients, products, supplies and service. BakeMark is a manufacturer and distributor with 23 branches conveniently located across the U.S.

At BakeMark we appreciate our employees and their families and offer a competitive pay and a full suite of benefits:

• Excellent compensation with lucrative commission opportunities and performance incentives
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance (Comprehensive healthcare benefits package, with many coverage options at a very low employee cost)
• 401K (generous retirement benefits) with a Company Match

Summary: Our Sales Representatives are the backbone of the company’s growth in all market channels. As such, it is the responsibility of the Sales Representative to grow sales of the company’s products and services utilizing the approach, strategies and tactics prescribed by the Company.

Summary: The Manager, Research & Development (R&D) is responsible for leading product innovation, formulation development, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role oversees the development of new bakery products, reformulation of existing products, and collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure products meet quality, regulatory, and customer requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Lead new product development from concept to commercialization.
• Develop and reformulate bakery mixes, fillings, icings, frozen doughs, and related products.
• Manage R&D projects, timelines, and documentation.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Quality Assurance teams to align product strategy with market needs.
• Conduct bench-top trials, plant trials, and scale-up production runs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations, labeling standards, and industry guidelines.
• Monitor ingredient trends, cost optimization opportunities, and competitive products.
• Oversee sensory evaluations and product performance testing.
• Manage and mentor R&D team members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, Food Technology, or related field (master’s preferred).
• 5+ years of experience in bakery product development.
• Strong knowledge of ingredient functionality, dough systems, and baking processes.
• Experience with regulatory compliance (FDA, labeling requirements, etc.).
• Proven project management and leadership experience.

BakeMark is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment, in accordance with the requirements of all applicable state and federal laws, based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, age or any other basis prohibited by law.