Associate Product Developer, Sampling

Aquent; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidized health plans

Paid sick leave

Retirement plans with match

Job summary

Aquent is seeking an Associate Product Developer in New York, NY to own the end-to-end sampling process across product categories. This role involves collaboration with design, merchandising, and more to ensure timely and accurate garment samples.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Product Development, 1-3 years of experience, and strong organizational skills. Aquent offers subsidized health plans, paid leave, and retirement benefits.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of related experience encouraged for recent grads with solid internships.
• Ability to manage physical samples including moving boxes up to 30 lbs.
• Understanding of the product lifecycle in a retail setting.

Responsibilities

• Order and track sample yardage within the PLM system.
• Liaise between cross-functional partners for sampling.
• Maintain seasonal sample yardage cost and readiness reporting.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Proficiency in Microsoft Word

Proficiency in Excel

Basic garment construction knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Product Development or related field

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

PLM knowledge (Centric preferred)

Job description

A well-known specialty retail brand is looking for an Associate Product Developer to own the end-to-end sampling process across designated product categories. This is a hands‑on, cross‑functional role sitting within the Product Development team, working closely with Design, Merchandising, Raw Materials, and more.

What You’ll Do

• Order and track sample yardage at a greige and color level within the PLM system
• Own all sampling needs for assigned product categories, ensuring accurate and on‑time receipt of garment samples
• Process vendor and supplier invoices for sample yardage and sample‑making costs
• Keep consistent communication with vendors and suppliers, holding them to brand calendar timelines
• Liaise between cross‑functional partners including Design, PD, Raw Materials, Print and Color, Marketing, and Merchandising
• Attend weekly cross‑functional meetings and represent all sampling‑related topics
• Maintain seasonal sample yardage cost and readiness reporting
• Keep the seasonal sample tracker updated with readiness reporting ahead of key milestone meetings
• Help build leadership dashboards with headlines and metrics for milestone meetings
• Observe business processes, flag areas for improvement, and anticipate needs before they become problems
• Manage physical samples: moving boxes (up to 30 lbs), hanging and arranging product, maneuvering rolling racks, packing samples for shipment

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Product Development or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 1-3 years of related experience (recent grads with solid internship experience encouraged to apply)
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Understanding of the product lifecycle in a retail setting
• Basic garment construction knowledge
• Basic PLM knowledge (Centric is a big plus)
• Fabric knowledge is a plus
• Ability to stay calm under pressure, juggle competing priorities, and be a genuine team player

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About Aquent Talent

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match.

Aquent is an equal‑opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment‑one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.