Product Developer Assistant- Apparel

Duties & Responsibilities

• Track and organize all incoming samples by date, sample stage, and category including PP and TOP samples
• Maintain physical and digital references for swatches, trims, and development materials
• Prepare monthly presentations for new product verticals and development updates
• Absorb and assist with product feature pages and product detail organization
• Help source new vendors across multiple accessory categories
• Log development updates, timelines, and sample tracking within Asana and product development Excel trackers
• Absorb and assist with reviewing packaging, materials, construction details, and functionality across bags and accessories

Apparel

• Help forecast apparel trends and seasonal direction up to a year in advance
• Stay current on fashion, streetwear, and licensed product trends to support concept development
• Absorb and assist in building out new apparel verticals and sourcing reference samples
• Initiate tech packs and coordinated early development conversations with overseas vendors
• Review artwork placement, scale, and garment construction details during development
• Support communication with overseas vendors regarding sampling, revisions, approvals, and timelines
• Absorb and assist with fit comments, sample reviews, and development tracking across multiple apparel categories
• Track and organize all incoming samples by date, sample stage, and category including PP and TOP samples

Additional Responsibilities

• Collaborate cross functionally with Design, Technical Design, Production, Marketing, and Licensing teams
• Absorb and assist with costing discussions, MOQ planning, and production lead time tracking
• Absorb and assist with organizing line assortments, development calendars, and seasonal product planning
• Absorb and assist with mood boards when requested
• Keep accurate and current records in designated systems; updates routine reports, rules, and manuals
• Perform routine and non-routine administrative tasks, including document reviews
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned
• Frequently use software such as Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Reader, Slack, Asana, Pantone, and Google Drive

Job Skills

• Communication- Speaks clearly with the knowledge of the subject matter. Write in a precise way to minimize misunderstandings. Exhibits excellent listening skills for total comprehension and asks probing questions when needed.
• Cooperation-Recognizes that individual goals contribute towards accomplishing team outcomes.
• Organizational-Demonstrates the ability to multi-task and prioritize work load to ensure completion of tasking. Ability to work autonomously.
• Initiative-identifies what needs to be done and takes action before being asked
• Teamwork- promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve goals and deliverables
• Dependability-Produces quality results in the proper time frame conforming to established processes and procedures.
• Detail Oriented-Is able to provide the status of work assignments at any time and can quickly produce any documentation or information needed.
• Integrity-Holds personal performance to a high standard

Education and Experience

• Associate’s degree in fashion, technical design, or a related field.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferable.
• 3+ years’ experience
• Practical experience with software like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and CAD.
• Fashion & E-Commerce Industry knowledge and experience.