Product Development Assistant Headquarters

About the role

FAM Brands designs, manufactures, and sells men’s and women’s sportswear and active wear apparel. Our portfolio includes proprietary brands like Marika, Wildfox, Three Dots, and Balance Collection, and we license our products to brands such as Orvis, Jessica Simpson, Eddie Bauer, and Woolrich.

Responsibilities

• Be an internal SME for assigned categories such as Knits and Wovens (Fabrics, Garments, Sourcing, and Product Knowledge).
• Owned, private label, and licensed brand product development.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with merchandising, planning, design, and technical design to achieve best product results from all angles of the business.
• Recommend new ideas and methods for construction and execution.
• Anticipate and proactively tackle potential raw material, margin, sourcing, and execution issues.
• Aid in negotiations, product development, adoption, sourcing, vendor allocation, and production processes across multiple market and product development vendors.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Business, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in product development in the apparel industry.
• Strong project management skills and experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of apparel manufacturing processes, textile sourcing, and product development.
• Familiarity with product development software such as Adobe Illustrator and PLM systems.

Qualifications

• Experience in the apparel industry.
• Strong project management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of apparel manufacturing processes and product development.
• Experience with product development software.

Skills

• Product development expertise.
• Collaborative team player.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of apparel manufacturing processes and product development.
• Experience with product development software.

Benefits

FAM Brands offers competitive benefits and is dedicated to equal pay for equal work. Specific salary offers depend on each candidate’s qualifications and experience. We also offer participation in our annual bonus program (Non-Sales) or commission program (Sales).

Pay

Compensation Range: $25 - $30 USD

Schedule

Not specified

Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunities & Diversity

FAM Brands is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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