We’re looking for a highly organized, proactive Senior Associate to support domestic apparel product development from sampling through production. This person will manage sample yardage, trim requests, Recut PP processes, PLM/PIM data integrity, and sample readiness while serving as a key cross-functional partner.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own sample yardage, trim requests, and Recut PP processes end to end.
- Drive on-time fit sample completion and adherence to development timelines.
- Track priorities and milestones across assigned styles, proactively identifying risks and delays.
- Partner with Design, Merchandising, Pattern Makers, Sample Room, R&D, Purchasing, and Production.
- Maintain accurate PLM (Centric), PIM, BOMs, development status, and shared trackers.
- Prepare for and support fittings, ensuring materials, trims, and updates are accurate.
- Own sample readiness and review processes.
- Support PD and Production meetings with clear status updates and risk flags.
- Partner with R&D and Purchasing on deadstock materials and trims.
- Complete time-sensitive order placement and material follow-ups.
- Maintain detailed documentation throughout all development stages.
- Identify process inefficiencies and support improvements to workflows and tools.
- Manage artwork execution between Design and external print houses.
- Coordinate sample movement, file transfers, and vendor scheduling.
- Provide clear technical direction to ensure design comments are executed correctly.
Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of product development, production, and/or sourcing experience within fashion or apparel.
- Strong understanding of trims and woven fabrics.
- Experience maintaining fabric and trim libraries.
- Strong knowledge of development and production timelines, from sampling through delivery.
- Experience with vendor communication and follow-up.
- Strong data-entry and tracker-management skills.
- Working knowledge of PLM systems, POs, and BOMs.
- Highly organized with excellent follow-through and attention to detail.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Clear, concise, and direct communication style.
- Self-starter who thrives with autonomy.
- Ability to proactively solve for risks and delays.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs., including samples and incoming shipments.
Required Systems and Skills:
- Centric PLM and PIM
- POs and BOMs
- Google Suite and Microsoft Office
- Sample, trim, and yardage tracking
- Fabric and trim knowledge
- Vendor communication
- Product development tracking and documentation
What Makes a Strong Candidate:
- Proactively solves for risks and delays rather than simply flagging them.
- Precise, fast, and consistent with high-integrity data entry.
- Comfortable managing multiple moving pieces in a fast-paced environment.
- Calm, reliable, and solutions-oriented under pressure.
- Genuinely self-directed and able to work autonomously.
- Strong cross-functional communicator with consistent follow-through.
