Product Development Specialist

Steve Madden•New York, NY

3h•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Development Manager, Almost Famous is responsible for overseeing the end-to-end development of apparel products from concept through production. This position supports the Wholesale apparel business. The responsibilities described below are considered essential functions of the role. This position is based in our NYC office and requires working on-site.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Product Development, or related field
Minimum of 5+ years of experience in apparel product development
Strong knowledge of garment construction, fabrics, and washes
Experience working with overseas factories
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel and Adobe Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator)
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Ability to manage multiple categories simultaneously

Responsibilities

Partner closely with the Director of Product Development to execute seasonal strategies from concept through bulk production
Partner with Director of Product Development to lead color approval process, reviewing lab dips, strike-offs, and bulk submissions to ensure consistency with brand standards
Manage and track all sample requests (proto to TOP), ensuring alignment with development calendar and on-time delivery
Coordinate with design and overseas vendors to initiate and follow through on sample development
Review incoming samples for quality, construction, and aesthetic, escalating issues and proposing solutions
Maintain and update WIP reports to track sample status, approvals, and outstanding requests
Communicate daily with overseas factories to send detailed comments and feedback on samples and production approvals
Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines with support and resources as needed
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned