Product Development Assistant

ALICE + OLIVIA • New York, NY

3d • $65,000 - $70,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Product Development Assistant supports and collaborates with Design, Production, Technical Design, and Merchandising to develop the ready-to-wear assortment while ensuring the design vision is met.

Requirements

• 1–2 years of Product Development experience.
• Understanding of the product cycle from concept through production.
• Knowledge of textiles, garment construction, hand sewing and patterns.
• Strong organizational and administrative skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Excel, Word, and Photoshop.
• Familiarity with contemporary fashion aesthetics.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with PLM systems is an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Product Development team with daily operations.
• Coordinate with Design, Production, Technical Design, and Merchandising.
• Follow up extensively with factories on garment sample due dates (X-dates).
• Maintain sample/mock tracking charts.
• Receive, sort, steam, and log incoming samples.
• Request mock-ups from vendors for embroideries, denim treatments, and specialty techniques.
• Pull and consolidate color standards at end of each season.
• Manage duplicate samples for Technical Design for fittings.
• Manage sample closet organization and clean-outs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed