Location: New York City, NY (Downtown)
Employment Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
About the Role
We are seeking a meticulous and highly organized Product Development Associate to join our Product team. In this role, you will support the Head of Product in the end-to-end product lifecycle for Denim and RTW, from concept through bulk production, partnering closely with design, technical design, and operations teams. The ideal candidate has a genuine passion for denim, is a collaborative team player, and has an understanding of basic garment construction, raw materials, and washing/finishing.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the company calendar from initial design handoff through bulk shipment ensuring key milestones are met on time.
- Manage and track proto, PPS, TOP and SMS requests with vendors on a daily basis; track sample status, update internal records, resolve delays, and communicate updates to cross-functional partners as needed.
- Partner with design and technical design to review, check in, and comment on fit samples to ensure corrections are clearly communicated to vendors.
- Attend and prepare samples for weekly fittings.
- Maintain accurate BOMs, trim cards, fabric submits and wash standards for seasonal, core, and specialty seasons.
- Assist Head of Product with sourcing and tracking raw materials: Includes fabrics, trims, hardware, and labels with selected suppliers to ensure quality, price, and lead times align with our calendar milestones.
- Issue and manage bulk trim, fabric, and garment purchase orders.
- Manage weekly WIP charts with vendors to track production timelines, flag risks to the Head of Product and proactively come up with solutions to keep deliveries on schedule.
- Maintain detailed production trackers covering PO status, sample approvals, ex-factory dates, and shipment readiness.
- Act as a liaison between design, technical design, production, and operations teams.
Qualifications
- 3–5 years of experience in product development and/or production, ideally within premium denim, luxury apparel, or contemporary ready-to-wear.
- Understanding of garment construction, industry terminology, and tech pack management.
- Prior experience managing overseas and domestic development/production.
- Proficiency in Excel and systems; Adobe Illustrator a plus.
- Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple styles, vendors, and deadlines without losing sight of detail.
- Clear, professional written and verbal communication; comfortable partnering with international vendors across time zones.
- Bachelor’s degree focused on Product Management, Technical design, Apparel Production, Merchandising, or a related field.
Benefits: health insurance, PTO and sick leave, clothing and tech allowance, paid maternity leave
