Product Development Associate

Posted 3 days ago

premier brands group holdingsBrooklyn (NY)

Fashion Designers Cut and Sew Apparel Manufacturing (except Contractors)

SENIORITY

Mid

SALARY

$65,000-$75,000

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About the role

Premier Brands Group Holdings, A Global Leader in Apparel, Jewelry and Accessories DesignDriven by excellence and innovative talent, Premier Brands Group is a leading global apparel group of iconic brands, offering a diverse portfolio in denim, women's apparel, and jewelry. Premier Brands Group is comprised of three distinct businesses that create top-tier brands for the discerning consumer. One Jeanswear Group designs and distributes a distinguished portfolio of branded and private label jeanswear throughout North America. We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Product Development Associate to support the end-to-end product development process from concept through production. This role partners closely with Design, Technical Design, Production, Textiles, Planning, Sales, and overseas vendors to ensure calendar adherence, product execution, and timely delivery of market and production samples. The ideal candidate is highly organized, energetic, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused, with strong critical thinking skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while building strong cross-functional relationships. Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Key Responsibilities:

Support the product development lifecycle from concept through production
Manage and maintain seasonal Time & Action calendars
Source new fabrics and trims to support seasonal development
Issue approval comments on lab dips, strike-offs, fabrics, and trims
Coordinate and track fabric, lab dips, strike-offs, trim and sample requests and approvals
Maintain approval libraries for fabrics, lab dips, strike-offs, trims, and samples
Communicate daily with overseas and domestic vendors, mills, and factories
Maintain accurate product information within PLM systems including bulk Bills of Materials (BOMs) for factories
Prepare weekly status reports and participate in cross-functional meetings
Troubleshoot development challenges, use sound judgment to identify solutions, and escalate issues as appropriate
Build strong partnerships across Design, Technical Design, Production, Sales, Planning, and Textiles
Support process improvements and operational efficiencies

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree preferred 1-3 years of Product Development experience within apparel; strong candidates with slightly less or more experience may be considered
Experience working within women's ready-to-wear apparel; exposure to woven, knit, denim, or multiple categories preferred
Working knowledge of PLM systems
Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong organizational, critical thinking, problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with a proactive, hands-on approach

Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000 Actual base salary will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and business needs. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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