Product Development Assistant - Freelance

24 Seven Talent; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent in Downtown Los Angeles is seeking a Product Development Assistant to join our fast-paced fashion team. The role supports the development process from prototypes through salesman samples and final handoff, ideal for someone early in their career with a product development or design background.

You will track prototypes, manage samples, maintain development spreadsheets, and coordinate communication across teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in Product Development, Design, or a related area.
• Product Development and/or Design background.
• Experience with Excel and Microsoft Word.
• PLM experience preferred.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Comfortable tracking multiple samples, approvals, and deadlines.
• Ability to work fully onsite

Responsibilities

• Track prototypes and salesman samples while maintaining development spreadsheets.
• Communicate product changes and updates across teams.
• Attend fittings and communicate updates to vendors.
• Organize seasonal books, TIPS, and cost sheets.
• Manage samples and prepare products for final handoffs.
• Create and maintain style detail sheets.
• Track and facilitate lab dip approvals.
• Send, receive, check, and distribute incoming packages.
• Maintain organized product files and folders.
• Complete PLM data entry and keep product information accurate.

Skills

Product Development

Design background

Detail orientation

Organization

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Word

PLM

Job description

We’re looking for an organized, detail-oriented Product Development Assistant to join a fast-paced fashion team in Downtown Los Angeles.

About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity for someone early in their career with a Product Development or Design background who wants to gain hands-on experience supporting the development process from prototypes through salesman samples and final handoff.

Responsibilities

• Track prototypes and salesman samples while maintaining development spreadsheets.
• Communicate product changes and updates across teams.
• Attend fittings and communicate updates to vendors.
• Organize seasonal books, TIPS, and cost sheets.
• Manage samples and prepare products for final handoffs.
• Create and maintain style detail sheets.
• Track and facilitate lab dip approvals.
• Send, receive, check, and distribute incoming packages.
• Maintain organized product files and folders.
• Complete PLM data entry and keep product information accurate.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in Product Development, Design, or a related area.
• Product Development and/or Design background.
• Experience with Excel and Microsoft Word.
• PLM experience preferred.
• Strong organization, attention to detail, and follow-through.
• Comfortable tracking multiple samples, approvals, and deadlines.
• Ability to work fully onsite

Preferred Skills

• PLM experience preferred.

Pay Range

$25.00 - $29.00 per hour

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace for all employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.