Job Description

Job Description: The Product Development Associate will work closely with the Product Development Director and Head Technical Designer to execute superior and consistent fits. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented candidate to grow and learn in a dynamic, growing company. 

Responsibilities

• Work closely with PD and Tech Design to create accurate tech packs

· Create and maintain seasonal tech packs from development to production

· Review and measure samples throughout the product cycles to ensure accurate execution of measurements, quality, and construction

• Collaborate with head of Tech Design for guidance for best quality and construction execution
• Spec and organize samples for fittings and record fit comment

· Communicate to vendors throughout product sample stages to ensure brand’s aesthetic and quality

· Compose detailed comments including fit photos and illustrations to convey corrections or revisions to vendors

• Create season WIP reports and record receipt of patterns, proto samples, and sale sample distribution
• Monitor WIP and track with a sense of urgency to meet target dates for pattern, and samples.
• Maintain seasonal garment library archive
• Adhere to seasonal calendar deadlines

Requirements:

· 4 + years’ work experience in the fitness / athleisure apparel industry, with a clear understanding of the product cycle process

· Knowledge of garment construction including ISO sewing stitches

• Ability to follow directions and adaptability to work in a changing work environment
• Strong organizational skills, with ability to multi-task in a deadline driven work environment
• Strong communication skills; written and verbal with vendors and cross functional teams.

· Detailed orientated with outstanding follow through with a sense of urgency to hit calendar dates

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe- Illustrator
• Ability to work independently and with cross functional teams and able to prioritize
• Flexible, positive “can do” attitude with strong work ethics
• Full-time onsite position

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