Product Development Assistant

Jobtailor; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Denver is seeking a Product Development Coordinator to manage product from concept through final production, leveraging Centric PLM and related tools to communicate expectations to manufacturing partners.

You will assist Design, Merchandising, and Product Development calendars, track samples, support measurement and fitting, and maintain precise development records across multiple seasons. This role emphasizes organization, communication, and proactive teamwork.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in fashion design or merchandising.
• 1 year minimum in apparel industry or related corporate experience.
• Understanding of sock construction or product development in accessories is a plus.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Comfort building relationships with cross-functional teams, vendors, and mills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; willingness to learn PLM systems (Centric experience a plus).
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently; proactive and adaptable.
• Strong verbal and written communication with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the Product Development team and help bring designs to life by managing product from initial concept through final production.
• Create product documentation using Centric PLM system and other tools to communicate product expectations to manufacturing partners.
• Continue to manage product development process via PLM throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support Product Development, Design, and Merchandising teams to help maintain development calendars across multiple overlapping seasons.
• Assist with fabric and trim requests and help track sample timelines and approvals.
• Enter and update sample requests, comments, and data in PLM systems.
• Communicate with factories regarding lab dips, strike-offs, fabrics, and sample status updates.
• Organize and track incoming and outgoing samples.
• Maintain accurate records, spreadsheets, and development documents.
• Help prepare materials for meetings and presentations as needed.
• Assist with measurement and fitting all product samples utilizing construction specs and size charts provided.
• Provide additional administrative and project support leadership and the broader team.

Skills

Product Development Management

Centric PLM System

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Apparel Industry Experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design

Bachelor’s Degree in Merchandising

Tools

Microsoft Suite

PLM Systems

Job description

• Support the Product Development team and help bring designs to life by managing product from initial concept through final production
• Create product documentation using Centric PLM system and other tools to communicate product expectations to manufacturing partners
• Continue to manage product development process via PLM throughout the product lifecycle
• Support Product Development, Design, and Merchandising teams to help maintain development calendars across multiple overlapping seasons
• Assist with fabric and trim requests and help track sample timelines and approvals
• Enter and update sample requests, comments, and data in PLM systems
• Communicate with factories regarding lab dips, strike-offs, fabrics, and sample status updates
• Organize and track incoming and outgoing samples
• Maintain accurate records, spreadsheets, and development documents
• Help prepare materials for meetings and presentations as needed
• Assist with measurement and fitting all product samples utilizing construction specs and size charts provided
• Provide additional administrative and project support leadership and the broader team.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising or related field
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant corporate experience and/or strong internships within the apparel industry
• Understanding of sock construction or product development in accessories is a plus
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Comfortable building relationships with cross-functional teams, vendors, and mills
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and willingness to learn PLM system, prior Centric experience a plus
• Ability to work quickly and efficiently
• Motivated, proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent attention to detail.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in product development processes, including managing timelines and documentation using PLM systems. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for collaborating with cross-functional teams and maintaining accurate records.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Product Development Management
• Centric PLM System
• Organizational Skills
• Communication Skills
• Apparel Industry Experience

Hard Skills

• Product Documentation
• Sample Tracking
• Measurement and Fitting
• Fabric and Trim Requests
• Data Entry in PLM Systems

Soft Skills

• Strong Verbal Communication
• Strong Written Communication
• Proactive Attitude
• Adaptability
• Relationship Building

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design
• Bachelor’s Degree in Merchandising

Industry Keywords

• Apparel Industry
• Sock Construction
• Product Lifecycle
• Development Calendars
• Cross-Functional Teams

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Suite
• PLM Systems