Freelance-PD/Production-Accessories- Onsite-New York

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

Freelance-PD/Production-Accessories- Onsite-New York

Contract type

Freelance

Location

New York , NY

Specialty

Fashion

Salary

$25- $30/hr

Remote

No

Reference

516621

Contact name

Zoe Huse

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Accessories Product Development/Production Assistant to support a fast-paced team in New York City. This is an entry level position.

This opportunity focuses on accessories development, raw material coordination, vendor communication, sampling, and production support. The ideal candidate will bring strong experience with leathers, materials, BOMs, seasonal collections, and external manufacturing partners.

Key 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.

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.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Must be comfortable working fully onsite in New York City.

Required Technical Skills:

• Accessories Product Development
• Leather and Raw Material Evaluation
• Vendor and Manufacturer Communication
• Component Supplier Coordination
• BOMs and Material Documentation
• Prototype and Pre-Production Meetings
• Sample Tracking and Approvals
• Product Development Calendars
• Material Ordering and Sampling
• Cost, Quality, and Manufacturing Requirements
• Production Handoffs and Correction Comments
• Microsoft Excel
• PLM or Product Development Systems preferred