Product Development Assistant

The Product Development Assistant will support the Product Development team and help bring designs to life by managing product from initial concept through final production. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn. This individual should be a strong multitasker with solid communication and time management skills. Our Product Development team partners closely with Design, Merchandising and Sales in licensed and private label businesses in the Infants and Children’s space. The Product Development Assistant will provide day-to-day support to the team by helping manage samples, track timelines, maintain systems, and assist with follow-up throughout the development process. Responsibilities - Create product documentation using Centric PLM system and other tools to communicate product expectations to manufacturing partners. Continue to manage product development process via PLM throughout the product lifecycle. - Support Product Development, Design, and Merchandising teams to help maintain development calendars across multiple overlapping seasons. - Assist with fabric and trim requests and help track sample timelines and approvals. - Enter and update sample requests, comments, and data in PLM systems. - Communicate with factories regarding lab dips, strike-offs, fabrics, and sample status updates. - Organize and track incoming and outgoing samples. - Maintain accurate records, spreadsheets, and development documents. - Help prepare materials for meetings and presentations as needed. - Assist with measurement and fitting all product samples utilizing construction specs and size charts provided. - Provide additional administrative and project support leadership and the broader team. Requirements - Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising or related field. - Minimum of 1 year of relevant corporate experience and/or strong internships within the apparel industry. - Understanding of sock construction or product development in accessories is a plus. - Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. - Comfortable building relationships with cross-functional teams, vendors, and mills. - Proficient in Microsoft Suite and willingness to learn PLM system, prior Centric experience a plus. - Ability to work quickly and efficiently. - Motivated, proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn. - Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent attention to detail. Additional Details - Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k) with match, paid vacation, and paid sick/personal leave. - Hybrid work environment. - Goldbug is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.