Design Operations Associate — PLM & Production

USA Legwear; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

USA Legwear is seeking a Design Operations Assistant to support the Design Operations team from ideation to execution, ensuring tech packs and data are accurate for vendor sharing via PLM systems. This role collaborates with Design, Global Sourcing, Sales, Marketing, and QA to support development and bulk production workflows across brands.

The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and proactive, with strong communication, a quick learner, and attention to detail to adapt to the transition

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in Design, Product Development, Production, Operations, or related fields.
• Experience with Yunique and/or Centric PLM systems a plus.
• Proficient in Illustrator, Photoshop, Excel, AirTable, and related tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain AirTable charts and operational tools with accurate, real-time updates.
• Track and maintain materials, images, and product data within PLM systems.
• Support Tech Pack updates and regeneration for accurate vendor sharing.
• Partner with Design and cross-functional teams to ensure PLM inputs, packaging, and development details are complete and accurate.
• Collaborate with Tech Design to review physical Proto & Pre-Production (PPS) samples against specifications, identify discrepancies, and support weight establishment/finalization on approved samples.
• Organize digital folders and development assets following established team standards.
• Track Sales/Planning team PREQ Request emails to accurately maintain Bulk Tech Pack approval chart in AirTable following established Design Operations.
• Follow Design calendar to support timely development-to-bulk production updates and milestones.
• Support workflow improvements and the transition from Yunique PLM to Centric PLM.
• Apply analytical thinking to troubleshoot issues, validate information, and identify process gaps.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with internal and external teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Photoshop

Microsoft Excel

AirTable

Job description

USA Legwear is seeking a Design Operations Assistant to support the Design Operations team from ideation to execution, ensuring tech packs and data are accurate for vendor sharing via PLM systems. This role collaborates with Design, Global Sourcing, Sales, Marketing, and QA to support development and bulk production workflows across brands.

The ideal candidate is organized, analytical, and proactive, with strong communication, a quick learner, and attention to detail to adapt to the transition