Product Development Associate

Our fashion client is seeking a Product Development Associate to join their team on a temporary basis in City of Industry. This will be a 5-6 month assignment with potential extension & is 100% onsite.

Responsibilities:

• Negotiate appropriate costs and deliverables with sourcing partners to ensure the best profit margin for the products are achieved; ensures tech pack turnovers to sourcing partners and factories.
• Manage production process from point of conception to finished product.
• Work closely with buyers and product development team to ensure buyer's vision of product is achieved during the sourcing process; follow up with design team on technical design package and chart production flow; communicate with the vendors to make accurate counter samples.
• Obtain approvals for fabric, lab dip, and trims.
• Handle on-going communication with sourcing partners and resolve all production issues through teaming with appropriate business partners.
• Communicate with related business partners regarding product development progress for the assigned categories; alert the partners of any unexpected issues and negotiate resolution with factories.
• Ensure the production calendar is updated and monitored.
• Liaison with Import, Vendor Relations, and Traffic teams to ensure inbound merchandise is properly coordinated for on-time delivery.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.
• Develop protos and fabric as laid out by design team on for seasonal proto reviews.
• Open and sort packages.

Requirements:

• Knowledge of technical design, fabric, yarns, knit and woven construction.
• Knowledge of print techniques.
• Experience with duties and import limitations.
• Knowledge of time and action and production calendars.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Illustrates a dedication to meeting requirements of internal and external customers, responding to all customer requests promptly and thoroughly.
• Strong communication skills including ability to work in a team environment, give honest, direct feedback and is a solid verbal and written communicator.
• Meets deadlines, prioritizes appropriately, copes well with change, and maintains composure under pressure.
• Is accountable for results, approaches obstacles proactively and looks for ways to resolve problems and issues.

If this sounds like you, please submit a resume for immediate consideration!

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