Product Development Associate

Dragon Crowd Garment, Inc.; East Compton (CA); On-site; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance (premium 100% paid by the company)

Job summary

A clothing manufacturing company is looking for a highly organized Product Developer Associate based in California. The candidate must possess strong communication skills and knowledge in garment construction. Key responsibilities include managing the product development process, collaborating with various teams, and maintaining accurate documentation. Required qualifications include an AA in fashion design and 2-5 years in product development. Benefits include 401(k) and full health insurance coverage.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of Product Development experience.
• Understanding of basic garment and material construction and processes.
• Proficient in PLM systems or highly organized in manual tracking.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end product development process.
• Collaborate with teams to execute production strategies.
• Manage and track sample development stages.
• Gather and analyze data for product placement strategies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Knowledge in garment construction

Data entry

Time management

Education

AA in fashion design/product development

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

Excel

Job description

We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Product Developer Associate to join our team on a full-time basis. The Ideal candidate possesses strong verbal and written communication, and should be knowledgeable in garment construction, wash processes, BOM and costing data entry.

Specific Duties / Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end product development process from concept through production readiness
• Collaborate with sourcing channels and production partners to execute production strategies and meet project timelines
• Coordinate with design, merchandising, sourcing, and production teams to ensure smooth development execution
• Manage and track sample development stages including proto, fit, size set, and pre-production samples
• Gather and analyze data to support hindsight packages and product placement strategies
• Assist in compiling trend information, files, records, themes, and concepts according to seasonal and monthly direction
• Support the trend team by maintaining organization of trend resources and contributing to department goals
• Update and manage visual databases, trend documents, and department subscriptions
• Provide timely and effective communication of information, updates, and approvals to cross-functional teams
• Maintain accurate development documentation, records, and sample tracking
• Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned
• Visit as required to local accounts to support development and production activities

Requirements

• AA in fashion design/ product development or equivalent combination of education and experience
• (2-5) years of Product Development experience
• Understanding of basic garment and material construction and process
• Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Excel, and PLM system or highly organized in manual tracking if no PLM useage
• Strong sense of urgency, accountability , and time management with demonstrated stress resistance.
• Passion for product excellence , heritage craftsmanship, and creative problem

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• Health insurance (premium 100% paid by the company)