About the role:  

The  Product development and Production associate will play an integral part in coordinating style development from initial concept through to production. Candidates should be highly detail-oriented, self motivated, have strong problem solving skills and be able to work in a fast paced environment.  This position requires 3-5 years of product development experience and will report to the product development and production manager.

What you’ll do:

• Daily communication with cross functional partners and local and international vendors 

• Tech pack liaison between design team and vendors 

• Initiating, tracking and organizing of all samples, lab dips, trims, strike offs

• Maintaining all charts/reports related to the product development process 

• Proto, SMS, wear test sample order initiation and tracking

• Issue and maintain Purchase orders

• Assist in fabric and trim sourcing when needed

• Review factory WIPs weekly

• Assist pd and production manager in achieving target IMU goals

• Adhere to development calendar deadlines to ensure all key milestone dates are achieved 

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with cross functional team, design, tech design, production and merchandising

• Assist Pd and production manager in other tasks as required

What you’ll bring: 

• 3-5 years experience in a similar apparel product development role

• Understanding of garment construction and product costing

• Ability to prioritize workload to ensure all deadlines are met

• Experience with PLM software and proficient in microsoft office 

• Experience with working with international vendors 

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Highly organized with an attention to detail

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Capability to build strong partnerships and to work collaboratively to achieve goals

• Can adapt to a small company work culture and the fast paced environment

• Strong problem solving skills

• Highly motivated and enthusiastic

• Able to multitask and shift priorities efficiently and effectively

What you’ll get:

• Competitive compensation and opportunities for development and advancement

• Health, dental, vision, 401k savings, and other ancillary benefits

• 401k enrollment and rollover opportunity

• Generous Clothing discount plus semi-annual issuance of Rhone gift card

• Open PTO Policy

• 10 Paid Company Holidays

• Balanced lifestyle in a highly collaborative culture

Job Type: Full Time

Reports to: Product development and Production manager

Location:  Stamford, CT (3 - 4 days in office)