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Product Development Assistant
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Description
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Assist in sampling process for both seasonal and exclusive product including writing sample requests and pulling sample materials.
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Manage inventory and organization of all sample materials including leathers, linings, and hardware. Responsible for maintaining a tidy and organized raw material sample area.
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Data entry and maintaining accurate and updated information within PLM system.
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Keeping track of current seasonal samples and assist to pull samples for l look-book shoot, catalogue, PR and other photoshoot needs.
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Tracking and checking in samples and raw materials.
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Organize wear test samples and results.
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Organize all sample request invoices for PD manager to validate and approve.
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Manage sample archive. Includes entire process from labeling the sample, logging it into digital archive, ensuring it is photographed and storing by season.
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Assist with costing and counter development. Inclusive of WFX system updates to cost and BOM.
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Responsible for maintaining an up-to-date pattern library.
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Assist in reviewing development samples against the initial tech pack request. Some measuring of samples.
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Must be able to Communicate clearly and effectively with cross functional departments.
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Update driver log for drop off/pick up at local factories.
Responsibilities
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2-3 years’ experience in a Product Development role (Handbag/Apparel manufacturing domestic and overseas preferred).
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Experience working with domestic factories a plus.
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Must have strong computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. Ability to read and understand BOMs and tech packs a plus.
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PLM/ERP and Adobe Illustrator experience a plus.
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Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities while having a strong sense of accuracy and urgency.
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Must be able to work in fast paced environment, be proactive with a solution based attitude, and have excellent communication and follow through skills.
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Must be able to lift and carry up to 30 lbs.
Hard Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Word processing
- Windows operating system
- Data entry
- Advanced Excel Skills (queries, pivot tables, formulas, macros)
- Data Management
- ERP systems
- Product development
- Business planning
- Scheduling
Soft Skills
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Decision maker
- Time management
- Multitasker
