Product Development Assistant

Paladin Consulting; Plano (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Paladin Consulting in Plano, TX is seeking a versatile professional to join our product development and merchandising team. This role focuses on developing and sourcing for apparel and consumer products, coordinating with suppliers, and managing cost and timelines.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of relevant experience, familiarity with product lifecycle, strong MS Office skills, and the ability to work in a hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience.
• 1–3 years in product development, merchandising, sourcing, or purchasing.
• Experience in apparel/retail industry is preferred.
• Familiarity with product lifecycle processes.
• Understanding of product costing, sourcing, or production.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office; PLM experience a plus.
• Experience working with retailers or club stores a plus.
• Willing to travel as needed.
• Hybrid work schedule with in-office presence.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Skills

Product development

Merchandising

Sourcing

Purchasing

Production

Supply chain

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

PLM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion, Business, Merchandising, Product Development, or a related field; equivalent professional experience will also be considered.
• 1–3 years of experience in Product Development, Merchandising, Sourcing, Purchasing, Production, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Experience in apparel, retail, wholesale, consumer products, or a similar industry is preferred.
• Familiarity with product development, sourcing, production, or product lifecycle processes.
• Basic understanding of product costing, sourcing, purchasing, or production processes.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint; experience with PLM or other product management systems is a plus.
• Experience working with retailers, discounters, club stores, or other major retail channels is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to travel as business needs require.
• Ability to work within a hybrid schedule and maintain a regular in-office presence.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.