PLM Assistant | French Connection

PLM Assistant | French Connection

G-III Apparel Group

Success Profile:

The PLM Assistant is the PLM expert on the French Connection team. Initiates and manages all styles being bought in PLM or sales/production/technical design teams in order for them to be made into tech packs. Hardworking, hands-on, with the technical know-how to navigate through PLM and manage data, including style information, measurements, fit evaluations, construction, and more.

Reporting to: Fashion Design Manager

Brand/Product Focus: French Connection

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

Key Accountabilities:

Product Lifecycle Management:

• Owns the Gerber YuniquePLM data entry process from Tech Pack initiation to style building, BOMS, and edits for French Connection
• Complete tech packs for all purchase orders that go out for lines and special buys
• Make updates and corrections to tech packs if anything needs to be altered
• Communicates cross-functionally to other departments to ensure styles bought flows forward from PLM to production platforms seamlessly
• Maintains communication and check- ins with factories and teams to ensure product life cycle efficiency
• Daily communications with overseas factories

Gerber YuniquePLM:

• Serves as the Gerber YuniquePLM link between the Design and Production teams for all issues related to Gerber YuniquePLM
• Updates Gerber YuniquePLM with any changes after fitting to ensure accuracy
• Inputs changes, as appropriate, to ensure style/SKU accuracy and follows up with teams/factories with confirmation

Trim Development:

• Partners with Design team for trim development and trim approvals
• Organize trim approval records

Education and Experience:

• 1 year+ of experience with PLM in school, internships or professionally, required
• PLM system technical skill proficiency, required
• College degree or equivalent combination of education and/or experience, required

Skills and Behaviors:

• Working knowledge and understanding of fashion, design, development process, required
• Technical skill proficiency using MS Office: Excel, Word PowerPoint
• Technical skill proficiency using CAD and Adobe Creative Suite: Illustrator, Photoshop, an asset
• Strong project management and multi-tasking skills with critical attention to detail
• Confident, engaging interpersonal, 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, proactive and responsive to unexpected problems
• Organized with keen attention to detail and follow through
• Ability to maintain focus and productivity in a fast-paced environment operating at the speed of fashion
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with other departments as well as vendors and other overseas office

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: $26.45 per hour/$55,000 per year (Annualized salary is based on a 40 hour work week) - $28.85 per hour/$60,000 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.