Product Development Associate

Aimé Leon Dore is looking for a Product Development Associate – Wovens to join our team in New York, New York, reporting directly to the Director of Product Development, Wovens. This position will lead development for woven shirts and bottoms and support development across all woven categories, including outerwear, denim and tailoring, from concept through production hand-off. This role is ideal for someone with hands-on woven development experience who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and ready to take ownership of their categories within a premium fashion environment. This position plays a key role in driving the product development lifecycle, timelines, and keeping communication flowing between Design, Technical Design, Raw Materials, Trims and Production. Duties And Responsibilities Own the development of woven shirts and bottoms from concept through production hand-offSupport development across all woven categories, including outerwear, denim and tailoringTrack and update sample status, comments, and submit comments across internal systemsManage vendor communication and sample/submit follow-ups to keep development on calendarMaintain WIP, BOMs, and internal systems with sample status and submit commentsOrganize submit libraries, including lab dips, washes and finishings, trims, artwork strike-offs, references and related approvalsReview fit, fabric, wash, and construction comments and follow revisions through with vendorsPartner with Design, Technical Design, Raw Materials, and Production to ensure accurate data and timelinesReview all samples for material, trims, wash and finishing accuracy and consistencyAssist with research on woven fabrics, trims, and new suppliers Qualifications 3–5 years of experience in Product Development for woven apparelWorking knowledge of woven garment construction across shirting, bottoms, and outerwear; experience with denim washes or tailored garments a plusStrong attention to detail, organization and communication skillsProficiency in PLM (Backbone a plus), Adobe Illustrator, and Google suiteAbility to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment Salary Range: $60,000 - $70,000 Aimé Leon Dore is from Queens, NY. With a strong focus on simple yet powerful design, we are driven to create timeless work by portraying an aesthetic that is uniquely our own.