Assistant Product Developer (Apparel)

Main purpose of the

position :

The Assistant Product Developer will utilize his or her organizational skills to maintain product specifications, communicate with vendors, and support the team in the concept through production process.

This position will support various aspects of the Design / Development process through close partnerships and consistent communication to ensure the development process runs efficiently.

This is a permanent full time role for a candidate who comprehends deadlines and has strong organization skills that will thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Position responsibilities and daily tasks :

• Assist with updates to weekly WIP reports for multiple seasons simultaneously to maintain accurate information that is used by cross-functional partners
• Partner with the Assistants to track, unpack, distribute samples and approvals throughout development process which includes support with all TOP check-ins
• Assist with filing and maintaining fabric and trim binders
• Assist Associate Product Developer in day to day functions
• Enter into PC system and maintain (check-ins, line guides, updates, costs, status)
• Assist with coding and submitting development invoices
• Support with buy meeting preparations
• Attend fittings to ensure product is on calendar
• Support with maintaining the Product Development trim library
• Assist with the factory costing and update cost in Product Consoles
• Support with console data accuracy
• Complete ad-hoc tasks and assignments as directed by management

What does a candidate need to demonstrate to perform this job successfully :

• Possess strong knowledge in garment construction and specifications
• Self-driven with a sense of urgency
• Highly organized, able to take direction, and high level of attention to detail
• Excellent professional verbal and written communication skills, initiative and follow-up skills
• Must be able to take charge, multi-task and lead projects
• Proven ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, provide a high level of attention to detail, and handle multiple deadlines simultaneously
• An active team player and believe that no task is too small for the benefit of the greater good
• Team player and ability to multitask
• Flexible and adaptable to a very fast-paced environment
• Must be able and willing to lift and carry up to 10 lbs., perform frequent repetitive finger, hand and wrist motions, as well as, bending, stooping, reaching, squatting, kneeling, pushing and pulling
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time

Minimum candidate qualifications (years of experience, education level, technical skills, software, etc) :

• 1 year experience in similar role
• Work experience within Activewear Designs specifically
• Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and knowledge of CAD a plus but not required
• Excellent computer skills including Excel and Internet research
• Solution oriented and critical thinker
• Deadline focused and goal driven
• Must be able to perform efficiently with tight deadlines
• Team player and ability to multitask

Preferred qualifications (years of experience, education level, technical skills, software, etc) :

• Minimum 1+ year working in a similar role
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator +Photoshop
• Excellent computer skills including Excel and Internet research
• Must be able to perform efficiently with tight deadlines
• Deadline focused and goal driven
30+ days ago