Product Development Assistant

Our women's fashion client on the South Shore is looking for a Temp. Product Development Associate with 2+ years' experience; this role is onsite 3 days a week an remote two days so looking or locally based candidates this role will be 2+ months to start. Experience with color approvals, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop (specifically for sketching and artwork / CAD manipulation) and knowledge of PLM systems or tracking systems required for this role.

Responsibilities :

• Enter and maintain accurate product information (including item setup, pricing, and materials) within the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system and line sheets.
• Order, track, organize, and manage all prototypes and seasonal samples, ensuring they are accurate and on time for fittings and photo shoots.Support the design team helping to create and maintain technical sketches for adopted styles.
• Collaborate with vendors and cross-functional teams to resolve costing and execution challenges within the product development cycle.
• Other duties as assigned
• 3+ years of experience in the fashion industry, with a minimum of 2 years focused on apparel product development.
• Design background and experience a plus.
• Artwork pitching experience
• Experience with fabric and trim sourcing would be great!
• Familiarity with Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems is a bonus
• Textile knowledge and global mill understanding, particularly in woman's wear, knits, yarns, and wovens is a huge plus for this one.
• Monitor the product development process, track the seasonal development calendar, and ensure all deadlines are met.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
• Critical thinker with the ability to prioritize and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Collaborative team player who can build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners.