Accessories PD Assistant — NYC Onsite (Freelance)

24 Seven Talent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent is seeking an experienced Accessories Product Development/Production Assistant to support a fast-paced team in New York City. This entry-level role focuses on leathers, materials, BOMs, and external manufacturing partners, with heavy hands-on production coordination.

You will manage calendars, coordinate with vendors, and assist in sampling, pre-production, and production handoffs, ensuring quality and timely delivery within a luxury fashion context.

Qualifications

• Experience in Accessories Product Development, Raw Materials, or Production.
• Background in handbags, leather goods, footwear, or fashion accessories preferred.
• Luxury fashion experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of leathers, materials, construction, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with manufacturers, component suppliers, and external vendors.
• Knowledge of BOMs, prototypes, sampling, and pre-production processes.
• Experience managing product development calendars and production timelines.
• Ability to assess materials for quality, functionality, and cost.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily communication with external manufacturers, component suppliers, and vendors.
• Partner with Design, Product Development, and Production teams throughout the development process.
• Support the development of seasonal accessories collections.
• Ensure products meet aesthetic, cost, functionality, quality, delivery, and manufacturing requirements.
• Manage and maintain product development and manufacturing calendars.
• Help improve product accuracy and reduce development lead times.
• Participate in prototype, pre-production, and BOM meetings.
• Evaluate leathers and raw materials for quality, functionality, construction, and cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate raw material orders with suppliers for sampling.
• Track sample development, material availability, and production timelines.
• Communicate sample corrections, revisions, and approvals to external partners.
• Coordinate correction comments and finished goods orders for Production handoff.
• Maintain accurate product development documentation and tracking reports.
• Identify and resolve development and production issues.
• Support clear communication between internal teams and external manufacturing partners.

Skills

Accessories Product Development

Raw Materials

Production

Leather knowledge

Vendor communication

BOMs

Pre-production

Prototype meetings

Sample tracking

Material ordering

Cost & quality

Microsoft Excel

PLM systems

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PLM systems

Job description

24 Seven Talent is seeking an experienced Accessories Product Development/Production Assistant to support a fast-paced team in New York City. This entry-level role focuses on leathers, materials, BOMs, and external manufacturing partners, with heavy hands-on production coordination.

You will manage calendars, coordinate with vendors, and assist in sampling, pre-production, and production handoffs, ensuring quality and timely delivery within a luxury fashion context.