Product Development Associate

Tailored Brands•New York, NY

11d•$61,110 - $81,453•Onsite

About The Position

Tailored Brands is a leading omnichannel specialty retailer of menswear, including suits, formalwear and a broad selection of business casual offerings. The company aims to help its customers love the way they look and feel for their most important moments by delivering personalized products and services through a convenient network of stores and e-commerce sites. The company’s brands include Men’s Wearhouse, Jos. A. Bank, Moores and K&G Fashion. At Tailored Brands, we value differences and know they make us better. We are always working to make our Company a more diverse, equitable and inclusive (DEI) place to work. We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Product & Costing Associate, in coordination with the Product Development team, brings the creative designs of our design and global sourcing office to life. The role requires a passionate and motivated individual, well versed in men’s apparel, fabrics, design principles, and the design, development, and sourcing processes. The ideal candidate is a passionate and highly organized individual who can thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Requirements

Degree in related field required
Two or more (2+) years of relevant work experience in the apparel industry
General knowledge of men’s fashion, textile and apparel design principles
Experience working with product lifecycle management (PLM) software strongly preferred
Ability to work well in a collaborative and creative environment with little supervision
Highly self-motivated and directed, dependable with a strong work ethic
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, team-oriented, and collaborative environment
Capacity for effective cross-functional collaboration within the organization
Strong organizational skills, with ability to prioritize, juggle and execute tasks, and deliver results on strict deadlines
Keen attention to detail, and demonstrated customer-service focus
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with management and coworkers
Adaptable and flexible to change, new ideas, and innovative approaches
Proficient use of Microsoft Office programs, including Word, Excel and Outlook

Responsibilities

Adhere to cross-functional time and action calendar
Manage development requests received from design teams
Initiate and/or track status of all fabric, trim and garment development
Communicate daily with factories and mills regarding style and production of development
Active participation in adoption meetings with merchandise partners
Create and manage bulk production style tech packs in system accurately and efficiently into PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) system
Manage approval of bulk submissions, including fabric and garments, against established standards
Process all samples and share with appropriate team members, review both PPS and TOP samples and document in system
Work with production department post adoption to ensure on time delivery
Daily cross functional partner interaction to assure correct product design is created
Lead weekly development meetings for respective product
Participate in scheduled cross-functional meetings to support business
Develop subject matter expertise on the respective product