Solomon Page · 1 day ago
Product Development Associate
Solomon Page is a specialty niche provider of staffing and executive search solutions, and they are seeking a freelance Product Development Associate for a top apparel company. The role involves managing production projects, collaborating with various teams to develop apparel from conception to final products, and ensuring timely delivery and quality of the product.
Responsibilities
Negotiates appropriate costs and deliverables with sourcing partners to ensure best profit margin for the products are achieved; ensures tech pack turnovers to sourcing partners and factories
Manages production process from point of conception to finished product
Works closely with buyers and Product Development team to ensure buyer’s vision of product is achieved during the sourcing process; follows up with design team on technical design package and chart production flow; communicates with the vendors to make accurate counter samples
Obtains approvals for fabric, lab dip, and trims
Handles on-going communication with sourcing partners and resolves all production issues through teaming with appropriate business partners
Communicates with related business partners regarding product development progress to the assigned categories; alerts the partners of any unexpected issues and negotiates resolutions with factories
Ensures production calendar is updated and monitored
Liaisons with Import, Vendor Relations, and Traffic teams to ensure inbound merchandises are properly coordinated for on-time delivery
Qualification
Required
Minimum 3 years product development experience in retail or wholesale with overseas offices
High school degree. 2 year college degree. BA or BS a preferred
Knowledge of technical design, fabric, yarns, knit and woven construction
Knowledge of print technique
Experience with duties and import limitations
Knowledge of time and action and production calendars
Benefits
Medical
Dental
401(k)
Direct deposit
Commuter benefits
Company
Solomon Page
Founded in 1990, Solomon Page is a leading staffing and executive search firm headquartered in New York City with offices across the United States.
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