Product Development Associate

Job description:

We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Product Developer Associate to join our team on a full-time basis. The Ideal candidate possesses strong verbal and written communication, and should be knowledgeable in garment construction, wash processes, BOM and costing data entry.

Specific Duties / Responsibilities:

• Support the end-to-end product development process from concept through production readiness
• Collaborate with sourcing channels and production partners to execute production strategies and meet project timelines
• Coordinate with design, merchandising, sourcing, and production teams to ensure smooth development execution
• Manage and track sample development stages including proto, fit, size set, and pre-production samples
• Gather and analyze data to support hindsight packages and product placement strategies
• Assist in compiling trend information, files, records, themes, and concepts according to seasonal and monthly direction
• Support the trend team by maintaining organization of trend resources and contributing to department goals
• Update and manage visual databases, trend documents, and department subscriptions
• Provide timely and effective communication of information, updates, and approvals to cross-functional teams
• Maintain accurate development documentation, records, and sample tracking
• Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned
• Visit as required to local accounts to support development and production activities

Requirements:

• AA in fashion design/ product development or equivalent combination of education and experience
• (2-5) years of Product Development experience
• Understanding of basic garment and material construction and process
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Excel, and PLM system or highly organized in manual tracking if no PLM useage
• Strong sense of urgency, accountability , and time management with demonstrated stress resistance.
• Passion for product excellence , heritage craftsmanship, and creative problem

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance (premium 100% paid by the company)
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• Product Development: 2 years (Required)
• Microsoft Excel: 1 year (Preferred)
• Fashion design: 2 years (Preferred)
• Adobe Illustrator: 1 year (Preferred)