Apparel Product Development Assistant

Gma Accessories • South Hackensack, NJ

389d • $60,000 - $65,000

About The Position

The Apparel Product Development Assistant at Capelli Sport plays a crucial role in supporting the product manager in developing new products and designs tailored to meet customer needs. This position is integral to the product development process within various sports goods categories, requiring a strong interest and knowledge in the sports and fitness industry. The ideal candidate is expected to be career-oriented and proactive in their approach to product development.

Requirements

• Proficient in systems such as Outlook, Word, Excel, and PLM.
• Strong communication and writing skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Self-motivated and self-directed with a desire to learn and grow.
• Flexible and agile learner able to adapt to changing business needs.
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive problem solver able to troubleshoot and escalate issues effectively.
• Knowledge in Adobe Illustrator is a plus.
• Interest in fitness and sports is a huge plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist the product manager in developing new products and designs.
• Communicate with Overseas DVP.
• Handle sample requests and sourcing requests through market research.
• Manage art requests and track samples.
• Review and approve samples, addressing artwork and technical issues.
• Maintain the showroom and monitor PLM processes.
• Process style numbers and create tech packs.
• Manage eCommerce sheets and photo requests for internal systems and retailers.
• Utilize general sports knowledge to support various sporting goods categories.
• Research existing sports products and suggest improvements.
• Test and evaluate prototypes and present product innovations.
• Support the Product Development Manager in launching new product lines.
• Create and manage reports/documents in Excel.
• Manage communications with sales/customers, design teams, and overseas partners.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: No Education Listed