Product Development Assistant

BCI Brands; New York (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Benefits

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

401k Program

Paid Time Off

Robust Holiday Schedule

Training & Development

Job summary

BCI Brands in New York is seeking a Product Development Assistant to support our fast-paced apparel design team. You will help manage fabric and print development, update PLM records, and track development timelines across multiple seasons.

Ideal candidates have PLM experience (Centric preferred), strong Excel and Photoshop skills, and a fashion-focused degree. You are highly organized, data-driven, and a team player with excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Experience with PLM software, Centric preferred.
• Interest in fashion or degree in fashion with focus on product development.
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Suite.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Highly organized with ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Self-motivated problem solver with a flexible attitude.
• Proficient in Excel and Adobe Photoshop.
• Knowledge of Centric PLM and/or Exenta is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support Product Development and Design teams and maintain records across multiple seasons.
• Enter and update strike-off and lab dip requests in PLM systems.
• Create and manage Excel fabric charts for seasonal development of divisions fabrications.
• Organize and track incoming and outgoing development materials.
• Maintain accurate records, spreadsheets, and development documents.
• Provide additional administrative and project support to leadership and the broader team.

Skills

PLM experience

Centric PLM

Excel

Adobe Photoshop

Microsoft Suite

Attention to detail

Highly organized

Team player

Strong communication

Data entry

Education

Fashion degree

Tools

Centric PLM

Exenta

Job description

Our Company:

Originally founded in 1975, BCI has continually evolved to become a leader in the women’s fashion industry. Launching initially with CHAUS and private label lines and then expanding into a multi-brand platform business, we have been at the forefront of market trends and the changing retail environment.

Our brands, including CeCe, Vince Camuto, Ted Baker, 1.State and Parker, each serve unique customer demographics but are united in their commitment to quality and style. As we expand our presence, BCI remains dedicated to innovation, excellence, and women’s empowerment through fashion.

The Role:

Our Product Development Team is looking for an organized and technology savvy Product Development Assistant to work within a fast-paced apparel design department. The Product Development Assistant will provide day-to-day support to the team by helping manage fabric and print development, tracking timelines, maintaining systems, and assisting with follow-up throughout the development process. This is a great opportunity to learn and contribute to the Product Development Team, while doing important work to keep everything organized.

Responsibilities:

• Support Product Development and Design teams and help maintain records over multiple seasons.
• Enter and update strike-off and lab dip requests, comments, and data in PLM systems.
• Create and manage excel fabric charts following seasonal development of divisions fabrications.
• Organize and track incoming and outgoing development materials.
• Maintain accurate records, spreadsheets, and development documents
• Provide additional administrative and project support to leadership and the broader team

*This position works within a creative environment; however, the responsibilities of this candidate include significant data entry. Please only apply if computer skills are your strength and the area of work you enjoy.

The salary range for this full-time role is between $20.00-$25.00/hour.

Requirements

• Previous background with PLM software, especially Centric, highly preferred!
• Must have interest in fashion or degree in fashion with focus on product development
• Strong computer skills with Microsoft Suite proficiency
• Strong attention to detail with skills to accurately enter and maintain data.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Self-motivated, problem solver with a flexible attitude
• Proficient in Excel and Adobe Photoshop
• Knowledge of Centric PLM and/or Exenta system a plus
• Health Benefits (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401k Program
• Paid Time Off
• Robust Holiday Schedule
• Training & Development

BCI IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, family responsibility, national origin or ancestry citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, transgender status, veteran’s status, genetic information, or as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable law.