Part-Time Product Development Assistant

Faherty Brand•New York, NY

1d•$30 - $50•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an organized and proactive Part-Time Product Development Assistant (30 hours/week) to join our HQ team. This role serves as the organizational backbone for seasonal sample tracking across marketing campaigns and special projects, while offering a clear pathway for career growth through direct development ownership of designated product categories. The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented collaborator who will act as a key liaison between Design, Merchandising, Technical Design, and global vendors to ensure on-time product execution. In-office required Tuesday–Thursday, with the 4th day flexible (remote or in-office) to complete the 30-hour week.

Requirements

1–3 years of experience in Product Development, Sourcing, Production or Fashion Merchandising within the apparel industry.
Exceptional time-management and data-tracking skills, with a proven ability to manage high volumes of physical product and digital data simultaneously.
A foundational understanding of garment construction, textiles, and trim development.
Clear, proactive verbal and written communication skills; comfortable follow-up with international vendors and internal teams.
Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets and familiarity with PLM software or development tracking systems.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or ongoing coursework in Fashion Merchandising, Apparel Design, Business or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work in person from the Manhattan HQ office Tuesday through Thursday to support real-time sample review and approval, Men’s seasonal development, and cross-team special project coordination.
Manage the tracking, logistics, and approval pipeline for pre-production, marketing, and special project samples to guarantee 100% visibility.
Ensure timely delivery of samples for seasonal photoshoots, marketing campaigns, and cross-functional reviews.
Organize and maintain the physical sample archive, ensuring products are labeled and accounted for.
Own the full development lifecycle for assigned apparel categories from initial design hand-off through to pre-production approval.
Support the team during sample reviews; ensure Tech Packs and Bills of Materials (BOMs) are meticulously organized, accurate to physical samples, and aligned with production standards.
Partner closely with core Product Development teams to align on development statuses and streamline the approval workflow.
Act as a daily point of contact for internal stakeholders (Design, Fabric, Merchandising, Production) and international factories to monitor timelines.
Proactively communicate real-time updates and collaborate with factories to troubleshoot and mitigate production or sample delays.
Keep all product data, tracking logs, and development milestones accurate and up to date within the PLM system.
Ensure digital tracking tools match physical sample statuses to support seamless cross-team decision-making.