Assistant Product Manager

Description

Haddad is a privately held family business with over 100 years of experience in the children’s apparel & accessories industry. A leader in the industry, Haddad Brands is the exclusive global licensee for the most iconic brands in the world, including Nike, Jordan, Converse, Hurley, Levi’s, Polo, Abercrombie and Fitch, Lacoste, and Huggies. Supported by a team of professionals skilled in design, sourcing, production, sales, marketing & distribution of premium quality children’s wear, Haddad distributes globally to 100+ countries and maintains sales and sourcing offices in 22 cities globally, including New York, Paris, Hilversum, Shanghai, Egypt, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, and Montreal 

Overview:

The Assistant Product Manager will provide overall support to the Design team throughout the development and sample approval process of seasonal apparel collections while serving as a liaison between the New York Office (NYO) and the China Office.

Key Accountabilities:

• Assist in preparing presentations of seasonal concept sketches and sample collections developed by the China team to the NYO and Corporate review
• Support the scheduling and coordination of key meetings throughout the seasonal product development calendar
• Assist with day-to-day communication and follow-up between the New York and China teams throughout the design and sample approval process
• Send initial seasonal concepts, color palettes, sketches, tech packs, BOMs, Illustrator/Photoshop files, fabric swatches, and line sheets to the China Team as directed by NYO and Corporate
• Help to review design submissions from the China team (including colors, assortments, fabrics, trims, and samples). Compile feedback and update presentation decks, and share necessary files with NYO
• Ensure all presentation decks and shared materials are complete, accurate, and aligned with brand standards before being submitted for review
• Support packaging approvals and assist in managing communication and follow-ups between NYO and the China team as needed
• Receive, organize, and maintain all seasonal samples—including fit samples and salesman samples—and archive them by season. 
• Assist with sending reference samples, fabric swatches, and color cards to the China office; order additional color cards as directed
• Prepare supporting design assets—such as enlarged artwork, trims, graphics, and fabric swatches—for internal and Corporate presentations upon request
• Assist with tracking and verifying product data throughout the development process
• Attend Corporate meetings, take detailed notes, and provide recaps
• Special projects as assigned

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities/Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design or a related field
• Must be fluent in English and Mandarin, written and verbal
• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, etc.) 
• Strong organizational, communication, and presentation skills with exceptional attention to detail 
• Demonstrated ability to design within a brand-appropriate aesthetic 

A consistent in-office presence is essential for this role, as it is for all Haddad Brands team members. Being physically present allows for a full aesthetic and tactile understanding of our brand partners’ products—an appreciation that is critical to maintaining the quality and distinctiveness that set them apart in the market.