Product Development Associate

Gina Group LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Gina Group LLC in New York, NY, is seeking a Product Development Associate to support legwear, stock collections, and made-to-order programs from concept to production readiness. The role collaborates with design, production, and sales to ensure timely development and sample approvals.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of apparel product development experience, PLM experience, and proficiency in Adobe Illustrator, with a detail-oriented, proactive attitude and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of apparel or accessory product development experience.
• Experience with PLM systems.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.
• Wholesale experience preferred.
• Knowledge of WIP and T&A calendars.
• Organized with excellent follow-up and attention to detail.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Comfortable collaborating with multiple teams.

Responsibilities

• Create and share tech packs to factory.
• Keep a detailed log of sample status.
• Check in development and pre-production samples (color, pattern, fit).
• Share sample comments with factory.
• Request sample revisions as needed.
• Liaise among design, production, and sales on product development matters to ensure smooth workflow.
• Meet deadlines in the time and action calendar.
• Organize and prepare samples for meetings (internal open-to-buy, licensor reviews).

Skills

PLM

Adobe Illustrator

Wholesale

WIP calendars

Organized

Detail oriented

Communication

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

PLM system

Job description

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Product Development Associate

Full Time New York, NY, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 1009

Salary Range: $55,000.00 To $60,000.00 Annually

Product Development Associate

We are looking for a product development associate to support our legwear division which includes multiple categories within ladies, men’s, kids and infants. This role supports the product development of our stock collections for Spring & Fall seasons, as well as development of our made-to-order programs by customer account. The job functions of this role oversee product designs from conception to production readiness. A product developer plays a crucial role that guides the creation of styles in various categories. The ideal candidate has a positive can-do attitude and willingness to help execute urgent projects.

Responsibilities

• Create and share tech packs to factory.
• Keep a detailed log of sample status.
• Check in development & pre-production samples which includes but is not limited to color, pattern execution, fit etc.
• Share sample comments with factory.
• Request sample revisions as needed.
• Liaise amongst team members such as design, production, and sales on product development matters to ensure smooth workflow.
• Meet deadlines set forth in the time and action calendar.
• Organize and prepare samples for various meetings including internal open to buy meets and licensor reviews.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of apparel or accessory product development experience
• PLM experience
• Ability to work in Adobe Illustrator
• Wholesale experience preferred
• Knowledge of WIP and T&A calendars
• Organized with excellent follow up skills and attention to detail
• Exceptional communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working collaboratively and communicating with multiple teams