Pre-Production Associate

About the role

The Pre-Production Associate will be responsible for developing pre-adoption product for the division in partnership with Design, Tech Design, Merchandising & our global vendor team, that achieves aesthetic, quality and cost requirements against brand standards. A successful Pre-Production Associate will be highly inquisitive, eager to learn, and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in coordination of seasonal concept and innovation vendor presentations for the design organization
• Coordinate with fabric research & design team on the fabrications in development and partner with them to coordinate any sample needs
• Ensure seasonal departmental sample development meets the brand's goals for quality and aesthetic, and aligns with Good/Better/Best strategy
• Expedite and monitor sample development progress and alert appropriate partners if issues or delays arise, work to troubleshoot any issues to ensure samples arrive accurately and in a timely manner
• Track development submits from vendors, coordinate reviews with design and communicate comments back to vendors
• Utilize PLM system to issue material and sample requests to vendors and pull weekly status reports
• Create seasonal cost targets, analyze and negotiate cost quotes in achieving seasonal IMU goals with guidance from team leadership
• Understand vendor base and seasonal allocation strategy with support from pre-production manager

Requirements

• Minimum 2+ years of related experience
• Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred
• Impeccable written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to organize and prioritize multiple projects
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• The ability to balance multiple competing priorities and maintain composure under pressure while remaining flexible
• The ability to respond to change positively
• Capable of seeing the larger picture and understanding how your role impacts and influences the larger business
• Strong time management skills

Qualifications

• Highly inquisitive and eager to learn
• Capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment

Skills

• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills
• Strong communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Understanding of brand standards and cost analysis

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Competitive salary package
• 401-K plan
• Commuter benefits
• Paid family leave
• Health savings account
• Flex spending accounts
• Life and disability insurance
• Onsite gym
• Health and financial wellness programs
• Summer Fridays
• Competitive vacation policy & holiday calendar

Pay

Competitive salary package

Schedule

Full-time position