Product Development Assistant

24 Seven Talent; California; On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent is seeking a highly organized Product Development & Production Assistant to support a fast-paced apparel team in California. You will assist from inception through bulk shipment, managing data, samples, and development timelines while coordinating with the Product Development/Production Manager.

The role emphasizes strong Excel skills, PLM/ERP familiarity, and a proactive, cross-functional mindset to keep development records accurate and on track.

Qualifications

• Experience in product development, production, apparel, or related field preferred.
• Strong Excel skills including formulas, data entry, and basic reporting.
• PLM and/or ERP experience is a plus; Full Circle experience is highly preferred.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Resourceful, proactive, and comfortable problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Receive, organize, and track incoming packages, submits, and samples.
• Check samples against records and flag discrepancies.
• Maintain tracking documents, charts, and development systems.
• Support factory communication, including documentation, comments, and requests.
• Attend fittings on behalf of the manager as needed.
• Support PLM and ERP data entry, data pulls, and general data management.
• Use Excel to track and report product and development information.
• Assist with orders, reorders, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate and organized product development records.
• Provide additional support to the Product Development and Production team as needed.

Skills

Product development

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Cross-functional collaboration

Physical ability

Tools

Excel

PLM

ERP

Full Circle

Job description

We’re looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented Product Development & Production Assistant to support a fast-paced apparel team.

This role partners closely with the Product Development/Production Manager, supporting the product creation process from inception through bulk shipment. The ideal candidate is proactive, comfortable working with data and systems, and ready to jump in where needed to keep product information, samples, and development timelines moving forward.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive, organize, and track incoming packages, submits, and samples.
• Check samples against records and flag discrepancies.
• Maintain tracking documents, charts, and development systems.
• Support factory communication, including documentation, comments, and requests.
• Attend fittings on behalf of the manager as needed.
• Support PLM and ERP data entry, data pulls, and general data management.
• Use Excel to track and report product and development information.
• Assist with orders, reorders, and supporting documentation.
• Maintain accurate and organized product development records.
• Provide additional support to the Product Development and Production team as needed.

Qualifications:

• Product development, production, apparel, or related experience preferred.
• Strong Excel skills, including formulas, data entry, and basic reporting.
• PLM and/or ERP experience is a plus; Full Circle experience is highly preferred.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Resourceful, proactive, and comfortable problem-solving.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable working cross-functionally with internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to stand or sit for extended periods and lift up to 25 pounds.