Job Description

Our client is seeking a Product Development Associate to join their team on a contract basis in their New York office!

Pay is DOE.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for daily sampling correspondence with multiple overseas factories.
• Drive weekly sample status update meeting with account head.
• Maintain sampling plan chart and share updates with cross-functional teams weekly.
• Share all graphics comments and feedback to ensure artwork execution is as per standards.
• Prepare factory allocation chart to get final approval from department head.
• Work with PD on samples yardage quantities and timely delivery of fabric/components to factories and NYO.
• Track and communicate all fabric info to the factories, ensuring timely custom clearance for overseas packages.
• Work with technical design to get tech packs as per design direction and ensure accurate details are provided to the factories.
• Request garment mock-ups, of garments to ensure accurate execution of complex constructions and detailing
• Daily communication with factories overseas to ensure sample timelines and quality standards are met.
• Communicate and work with tech design director and sewing room for NYO sampling (cut sheets, fabric/component ETA’s, care labels, heat seals etc.)
• Organize and document sample submits.
• Prepare sample & documents for send outs for client meetings.
• Requests garment testing/fit samples and coordinate garment testing.
• Manage and order packaging material for Seasonal send outs (hangers, heat seals, care labels, RFID tags etc.).
• Responsible for PP & TOP review and comments.

Requirements:

• 2-3+ years of working in Product Development, kids experience a plus.
• Technical fluency in Excel and PLM systems.
• Strong written & verbal communication skills.
• Capable of maintaining organization while handling multiple projects & priorities.
• Strong time management & problem-solving skills.

Please submit your resume for consideration.

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