Samples Specialist I

American Textile Company • Duquesne, PA

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About The Position

The Samples Specialist I assists with sample development and execution for existing product specifications and development prototypes. The role requires a general understanding of product production and how finished products in packaging are shipped to retailers. The specialist supports sample creation, quality review, tracking, packaging, and timely shipment in coordination with Product Development, Quality Control, and Logistics.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of sewing and sample construction experience.
• Ability to recognize potential work backlogs and adjust accordingly.
• Ability to identify samples that do not meet quality standards.
• Ability to prioritize workload to ensure on-time sample delivery.
• Organizational skills to coordinate sample tracking and manage multiple projects.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to multitask.
• Basic communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced expertise in sewing and sample construction.
• Production and manufacturing experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist other Samples Specialists and Product Development Managers with brainstorming and creating prototype samples for initial review and costing for markets, brand development, and retailer line reviews.
• Conduct rework as needed to achieve optimal end use.
• Assist with producing high-quality samples according to product specifications for sales and market presentations.
• Work with Product Development and Quality Control on red and yellow seal samples before production or when factory changes are needed.
• Help maintain files of received samples and update them as necessary to support long-term product accuracy and reference to original samples.
• Assist with tracking outstanding samples.
• Acknowledge receipt of samples and follow up with the Product Development team on delayed samples.
• Review incoming factory samples for accuracy against product specifications and communicate errors to the Product Development team.
• Help ensure market samples are high quality, delivered on time, and have proper packaging and fold.
• Verify sample requests are completed and shipped on time, and confirm delivery with the requestor.
• Work with the Logistics team to track and report monthly shipping charges and invoices.

What This Job Offers

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