Product Development Assistant

Retrofête Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care plan

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Family leave

Job summary

Retrofête Inc. is seeking a detail-oriented Product Development Assistant to join our team in New York. You will manage elements of product development and production, maintain material libraries, ensure fabric/trim quality, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

The role emphasizes strong organization, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while supporting designers, tech design, and production teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in fashion production, merchandising, or business administration.
• Experience in product development and production coordination.
• Familiarity with PLM software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in style reviews to learn upcoming lines and determine special packaging needs.
• Maintain BOM and color libraries; track materials and trims.
• Monitor inventory and manage hardware libraries.
• Document invoices and product costing in relevant systems.
• Route samples to proper channels and assist vendor communications.
• Support bulk material tracking and compliance with quality standards.
• Assist day-to-day communication with vendors and teams.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

PLM software familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Production

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Product Development Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing various aspects of product development and production processes, including maintaining libraries of materials and hardware, ensuring fabric and trim quality and collaborating closely with cross-functional teams. This role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in new style review meetings to familiarize oneself with upcoming product lines and determine special packaging needs.
• BOM maintenance
• Maintain the color library to ensure consistency and accuracy in color references across all products and materials.
• Manage inventory levels and upkeep of hardware and trim libraries.
• Track and document all invoices and product costing to ensure accuracy and completeness in relevant systems.
• Thorough tracking of incoming samples and precise distribution to proper allocated channels.
• Assist with bulk material tracking and approvals, including filing submissions and ensuring compliance with quality and sourcing standards.
• Assists the team to facilitate day-to-day communication with the vendors.
• Data entry support in various Excel Charts.
• Collaborate with design, tech design, and production teams to facilitate communication and streamline processes.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Fashion Production, Fashion Merchandising, Business Administration).
• Prior experience in product development, production coordination, fabric or a related role preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Proficiency and familiarity with relevant software applications (e.g., PLM systems) is a plus.

• Hourly Rate: $25 - $27
• Full-time, 40 hours per week

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)