Product Development Assistant - Fitness

Who We Are :

GMA Accessories dba Capelli New York is a major U.S. manufacturer and distributor of apparel, footwear, novelty and gift products, jewelry, fashion accessories, handbags, PPE, and sports / athletic apparel for women, men, and kids.

We were established in 1990 and have approximately 600 employees in the U.S.A. and 2,500 employees worldwide. We have locations in the U.

S.A., UK, China, Hong Kong, Germany, and Bangladesh.

What We Are Looking For :

We are currently seeking a Product Development Assistant for our GMA Accessories division. The overall aim of this role is to assist the product manager in developing new products and designs to meet our product line and customer needs.

The ideal candidate will be serious about having a career, not just a job. This role is within Various Sports Goods categories, experience, knowledge and interest in that sports and fitness industry is a requirement.

Responsibilities :

• Product development
• Communication with Overseas
• DVP Sample Requests
• Sourcing Requests (Market Research)
• Art requests
• Receiving, Tracking and Reviewing samples
• Sample Reviewing and Approving Samples and addressing Artwork and technical issues
• Showroom maintenance Across 10th floor (CS & Fitness) and 9th Floor (Kids)
• PLM Monitor and Processing
• Style #s
• Tech Packs
• Ecommerce Sheets
• Processing Photo Requests for Internal Systems as well as Retailers and Licensors
• General Sports Interest / Knowledge / Experience to utilize in Various Sporting Goods Categories
• Support the creation and improvements of products
• Researching Existing Sport Product and how existing products can be improved
• Testing and Evaluation of Prototypes
• Evaluating and presenting Product innovations
• Support Product Development Manager in Launching new products lines
• Create and manage reports / documents in Excel
• Manage Sales / Customer, Design team and Overseas Communications.

Requirements :

• Proficient in systems such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PLM
• Strong communication and writing skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize
• Self-motivated and self-directed with continuous desire to learn and grow
• Flexible and agile learner able to adapt to the changing needs of the business
• Exceptional time management and organizational skills with ability to multi task in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive problem solver able to trouble shoot and / or escalate issues effectively
• Knowledge in Adobe Illustrator is a plus
• Interest in Fitness and Sports is a huge plus

Capelli New York is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, ancestry, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, religion, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Employment Type : Full Time

Years Experience : 1 - 3 years

Salary : $52,000 - $58,000 Annual

Bonus / Commission : No