Product Development Assistant

Amiee Lynn Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Amiee Lynn Inc. in New York seeks a motivated Product Development Specialist to drive soft home products from tech pack to finished samples, collaborating with the Design Director and factory teams.

You will track daily production, create project charts, manage costing, and maintain overseas communication to keep schedules. The role offers learning opportunities and collaboration across design and manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Textile design degree or related field.
• Detail oriented and works well under pressure.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• 1–3 years of design experience.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with guidance from director.

Responsibilities

• Track production processes daily.
• Create development charts for all projects.
• Ensure costing is organized and up to date.
• Maintain contact with overseas office to keep projects on schedule.
• Follow up on samples and shipping dates.
• Work with the design team on approvals and provide feedback to factories.

Skills

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Time management

Education

Degree in textile design or related field

Job description

We are hiring a Product Development Role, this person must be motivated & a professional product development specialist. Must have experience in soft home, especially kitchen/ table and bath products. This role will report to our Design Director and follow through with all products with the designer from the tech pack stage through finished product. We are looking for a self-starter with a good attitude that can easily work with others. This is a growing division with a lot of room for learning and career advancement.

Duties:

• Candidate will track production processes daily.
• Create development charts for all projects.
• Make sure costing is organized & up to date.
• Keep & maintain contact with overseas office to ensure projects are on schedule.
• Follow up on samples, shipping dates etc.
• Work with the design team on approvals and let the factory know feedback or comments on the samples.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• degree in textile design or related field with knowledge of fabrics/ fabrications
• must be detail oriented and flexible/ works well under pressure
• Excellent written & oral communication skills
• 1-3 years experience in design
• ability to manage multiple projects with guidance from director