Job Description

THE PURPOSE:

The Product Development Assistant is responsible for executing the direction of the Product Development Manager by supporting all facets of the development process. Key responsibilities include sourcing materials, tracking development submissions and samples, and managing new development samples to ensure adherence to True Religion's quality standards and timely sample delivery. This role requires consistent communication and collaboration with cross-functional teams and international suppliers, ensuring all relevant stakeholders are informed of updates and deliverables. The PD Assistant also plays a vital role in fostering a positive, efficient, and team-oriented work environment. This role offers exposure to all stages of the product lifecycle and provides the opportunity to work closely with cross-functional teams, including tech, design, and production.

THE ROLE (what you are accountable for)

• Assist in the product development process from initial concept through production handoff.
• Support design and technical design teams with tracking samples, tech packs, and vendor communication.
• Maintain and update seasonal WIPs, sample logs, and seasonal development charts.
• Organize and track lab dips, fabric swatches, trims, and sample submissions.
• Communicate regularly with vendors, mills, and factories regarding timelines, sample status, and approvals.
• Conduct market and trend research as needed to support design and development.
• Maintain sample & archive past season and counter styles.
• Provide administrative support, including data entry, filing, and creating seasonal folders.
• Receive, process, and distribute packages to cross-functional team members in a timely and organized manner
• Prepare and send packages to factories and follow up with all tracking numbers.
• Meets and strives to increase development standards; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Other general office duties as needed

YOU ARE:

• Multi-tasker. Able to juggle multiple seasons and tasks on every given day. Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment
• Attentive to detail and take pride in the quality of your work
• Clock hawk, mindful of deadlines, keeps things moving and drives items to closure on time
• Part maven, part detective, you know how to uncover the intricacies behind the latest fabric, wash, and trim
• Systems Savvy – able to learn and use apparel software systems and other systems
• Ability to react to change/flexibility
• Proactive problem-solving mindset
• Sense of urgency and drive to grow
• Collaborative team player
• Must be able and willing to lift and carry boxes up to 30lbs
• Capable of working on their feet for extended periods of time
• Able to adapt to ever-changing environments & not easily overwhelmed

REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE

• High school and fashion-related or an Associate’s degree in fashion/merchandising or development preferred
• Adept with data management with a Product Development system, preferably Full Circle.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Adobe Illustrator
• Track record of accomplishment within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
• Strong organizational / project management skills, along with excellent oral and written communication ability

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE

• Fashion industry experience, preferably in sportswear.
• Adept with Full Circle or other apparel software systems

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