Product Development Assistant - Temp

Start date: ASAP. Length of assignment: 2 months with possibility to extend.

Schedule

On-site Monday – Friday.

Pay

$22–$26/hr.

Job Details

Assists Product Development (PD) team throughout the development process, coordinating with PD/Tech team to ensure merchant's vision is achieved.

What You'll Do

• Communicate daily with cross functional departments — Design, Merchandising, Technical Design — and with Product Development team co-workers and supervisors
• Assist the Production Manager with day-to-day responsibilities, including maintaining accurate records and taking detailed notes during meetings and fittings
• Update weekly WIP reports for multiple seasons simultaneously to maintain accurate information that is used by cross-functional partners
• Track samples and approvals according to calendar due dates
• Follow the purchase order process for timeliness and accuracy
• Support department with administrative tasks
• Assist Production Manager in day to day functions including accurate record keeping
• Communicate via email with off-shore vendors/factories to make progress on product development events

What You'll Need

• 1 to 2 years experience
• Associates or Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred
• Have strong communication and organization skills, initiative and follow-up skills
• Able to handle multiple projects
• Knowledge of Excel, Word, Microsoft Outlook