Product Development Assistant
NYC
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Locations
New York, NY, USA
Experience Level
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Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in fashion merchandising or related degree preferred
- 1-2 years of fashion product development experience
- High Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator
- A strong ability to render creative ideas in Photoshop/Illustrator
- Highly organized with a tremendous attention to detail
- Level headed and proactive in problem solving
- Ability to take initiative and ownership of all work, within a fast-paced environment
- Strong sense of fashion
- Someone who truly LOVES creating amazing product at the right price, whose passion is evident in their work and who has a great sense of humor and outlook on life
- Documentation of fully vaccinated status for COVID-19
Responsibilities
- Assist with the product development for in-house jewelry and accessories product
- Act as the liaison between the design team and the vendors, facilitating the creation of sample prototypes
- Communicates design, material and details to vendors and ensure samples are ready for market meetings
- Collect and monitor the development and production schedules, ensuring individual and team calendar deadlines are met
- Support the Product Development Manager in the initial costing negotiation of jewelry including the preparation of estimated cost during line planning
- Assist in the creation of renderings, tech packs, and design modifications
- Update product history and costing details through various databases
- Support in weekly meetings with merchandising/design teams and assist in communicating the required actions with the vendor
- Be enthusiastic about expanding your skill set and working on a broad range of projects
- Stay knowledgeable about industry standards and trends
- Work onsite in our Manhattan office 5 days per week