Product Development Associate

Pamella Roland; City of Niagara Falls (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Pamella Roland is seeking a Product Development Associate to manage day-to-day development and workflow for seasonal collections under the Design Director. You will coordinate timelines, samples, fittings, materials and cross-functional communication to support the creative vision.

This role demands strong organization, fashion development knowledge and the ability to drive progress from design through production in a fast-paced studio environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Product Development or related field.
• 3–5 years of luxury womenswear, eveningwear or product development experience.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, fabrics, trims and apparel development.
• Experience coordinating fittings, samples, atelier workflow, vendors and seasonal development calendars.
• Strong understanding of tech packs and BOMs.
• Excellent organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day product development and workflow under the direction of the Design Director.
• Maintain development calendars, coordinate priorities, fittings, samples and deadlines.
• Coordinate prototype and development sample progress, review and follow-up.
• Coordinate fabric, trim, lining and embellishment development and sourcing.
• Oversee accuracy and completion of tech packs, BOMs and development documentation.
• Participate in fittings and coordinate design and construction revisions.
• Communicate with vendors and suppliers regarding samples, materials, timelines and development needs.
• Track design changes and approvals and communicate across teams.
• Coordinate handoff of approved styles and development information to Production.

Skills

Garment construction

Patternmaking

Fabrics and trims

Apparel development

Tech packs

BOMs

Fittings coordination

Communication

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Product Development or related field

Job description

Job Summary:

Working under the direction of the Design Director, the Product Development Associate manages the day-to-day development and workflow for seasonal collections from initial design through handoff to Production. This role coordinates timelines, samples, fittings, materials, and cross-functional communication to support the execution of the Design Director's creative vision.

Essential Duties:

• Manage day-to-day product development and workflow under the direction of the Design Director.
• Maintain development calendars and coordinate priorities, fittings, samples and key deadlines.
• Coordinate prototype and development sample progress, review and follow-up.
• Coordinate fabric, trim, lining and embellishment development and sourcing.
• Oversee the accuracy and completion of tech packs, Bills of Materials and development documentation.
• Participate in fittings and coordinate design and construction revisions as directed by the Design Director.
• Communicate with vendors and suppliers regarding samples, materials, timelines and development needs.
• Track design changes and approvals and ensure information is communicated across relevant teams.
• Coordinate the handoff of approved styles and development information to Production.

Skills & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Product Development or related field.
• 3-5 years of relevant luxury womenswear, eveningwear or product development experience.
• Strong knowledge of garment construction, patternmaking, fabrics, trims and apparel development.
• Experience coordinating fittings, samples, atelier workflow, vendors and seasonal development calendars.
• Strong understanding of tech packs and BOMs.
• Excellent organizational, communication and problem-solving skills.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand for extended periods during fittings, reviews and photoshoots.
• Must be able to lift and move samples, fabric rolls and design materials up to 25 lbs.
• Occasional extended hours may be required during collection deadlines, fashion shows and market periods.
• Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced studio environment.

Additional Details:

The role is a 3 month temporary position. M-F / 9-6 (some overtime around collection debut)

A background check is required for all offers of employment.