Footwear & Accessories Product Development Assistant

ragbone; New York (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

rag & bone is seeking a motivated Product Development Assistant to support our Footwear and Accessories team. You will contribute to end-to-end development from concept through production, working across sample management, materials coordination, and data handling with cross-functional partners.

This role is ideal for someone early in their career who wants hands-on experience in development, costing, and supplier coordination within a fast-paced fashion brand based in New York.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years in product development, production, or related field; footwear or accessories background preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with PLM systems is a plus.
• Clear and proactive communication and follow-up skills.
• A genuine interest in footwear and accessories product creation.

Responsibilities

• Track all sample stages, including Proto, SMS, TOP, PR, and Wear Test, and maintain logs.
• Coordinate sample shipments between vendors, internal teams, and material suppliers.
• Assist in sample reviews by organizing samples and taking notes.
• Maintain and organize material libraries (leathers, fabrics, trims, hardware).
• Coordinate color standards to factories; order Pantones and color standards as needed.
• Assist the Manager with material developments, approvals, submissions, and costing updates.
• Manage all DHL shipments: labels, pickups, tracking, and logs.
• Troubleshoot shipment delays with vendors and carriers.
• Create and maintain styles in PLM with accurate product details; keep BOMs, specs, costing current.
• Support data entry, updates, and reporting across development systems; assist with licensing.
• Process and track development-related invoices and support budget tracking.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Clear communication

Multitasking

Footwear knowledge

Team collaboration

Product development

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

rag & bone is seeking a motivated Product Development Assistant to support our Footwear and Accessories team. You will contribute to end-to-end development from concept through production, working across sample management, materials coordination, and data handling with cross-functional partners.

This role is ideal for someone early in their career who wants hands-on experience in development, costing, and supplier coordination within a fast-paced fashion brand based in New York.