Product Development Assistant, Almost Famous - NYC

Steve Madden•New York, NY

2h•$26 - $30

About The Position

The Product Development Assistant, Almost Famous supports daily product development activities, including sample coordination, tracking, reporting, and communication with internal teams and overseas factories. The role helps ensure product development timelines, sample requests, and approvals are managed accurately and efficiently in a fast-paced environment. The position also provides general administrative and operational support to the Product Development team, assists with production setup and handoff, and participates in special projects as needed.

Requirements

Excellent time management and organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to juggle numerous tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication and follow-up skills, including the ability to work effectively with internal teams and overseas partners.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, and meet deadlines.
Detail-oriented, accountable, and reliable in following through.
Strong collaboration skills and the ability to work independently when needed.
Knowledge and interest in the fashion industry and willingness to learn new skills, tools, and systems.
Knowledge of the product development cycle and sample management process.
Knowledge of color, textiles, fabrics, trims, and garment construction.
Ability to track and maintain development samples, reports, and records accurately.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising, Product Development, Apparel Design, or a related field preferred.
Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and willingness to learn.

Nice To Haves

Basic proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
Familiarity with preparing samples for meetings, fittings, photoshoots, and presentations.
One to two years of experience in fashion, apparel, accessories, or product development.
Basic knowledge of fabrics, garment construction, textiles, and apparel development.

Responsibilities

Manage sample tracking, requests, and approvals.
Maintain accurate and updated product development and sample trackers, development charts, and internal records.
Communicate daily with internal departments, including Design, Production, and Sales, as well as overseas agents and factories.
Review, log, and correct advertising and marketing samples, and communicate updates to teams and overseas agents.
Review samples, labels, and related documentation for accuracy and completeness.
Assist with fabric swatches, color standards, lab dips, trims, and approval processes.
Ship and track samples to buyers and international vendors.
Coordinate and prepare samples for meetings, fittings, photoshoots, and seasonal market week setups.
Support sample sourcing initiatives and product development activities.
Organize and maintain the photo library for seasonal assortments.
Organize and archive development samples and submit libraries.
Follow up on outstanding sample requests, approvals, and development milestones, and provide timely updates to the team.
Assist with production setup and handoff to production teams.
Provide general administrative and operational support to the Product Development team.
Participate in special projects and perform other duties as assigned.