Product Development Specialist

24 Seven Talent; Costa Mesa (CA); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

24 Seven Talent is seeking a Product Development & Production Specialist to move premium lifestyle apparel from concept to delivery. You will coordinate samples, manage specifications in PLM, and partner with design on construction and fabrics.

You’ll liaise with suppliers, track production timelines, and help maintain margin goals across domestic and international partners. Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in apparel development, experience with ERP and PLM, and strong Excel/visual tools skills,

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience developing apparel and supporting bulk manufacturing.
• Experience creating product records and placing orders through an ERP system; familiarity with Goodday is preferred.
• Knowledge of PLM tools, product specifications, and material documentation.
• Experience using AI integrations to improve operational workflows and communication.
• Strong spreadsheet skills, including lookups, pivot tables, and production tracking.
• Familiarity with Illustrator and Photoshop for reviewing and marking up designs.
• Understanding of garment fit, construction, performance fabrics, trims, and embellishment methods.
• Experience working directly with factories and material suppliers.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage competing deadlines.

Responsabilités

• Coordinate apparel samples through development and pre-production, tracking fit and quality feedback.
• Maintain product specifications, material records, and development details in PLM software.
• Work with design partners on construction, fabric choices, and cost considerations.
• Research fabrics, trims, and construction methods that support performance and sustainability goals.
• Set up product records and manage bulk orders in the company’s ERP platform.
• Track approvals, manufacturing progress, and shipping dates against seasonal deadlines.
• Communicate with domestic and international suppliers to address issues and maintain quality.
• Review manufacturing costs and help keep products on target for margin goals.

Connaissances

ERP

PLM tools

Product specs

Material docs

AI integrations

Spreadsheet skills

Lookups

Pivot tables

Factory communication

Garment construction

Fabric knowledge

Sustainability awareness

Illustrator

Photoshop

Outils

Goodday

PLM software

ERP system

Illustrator

Photoshop

Excel

Pivot tables

Lookups

Description du poste

Product Development & Production Specialist

This role helps move premium lifestyle apparel from early concepts to finished deliveries. The specialist will work across creative and operational teams, supporting sampling, supplier communication, costing, and production timelines.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate apparel samples through development and pre-production, tracking fit and quality feedback.
• Maintain product specifications, material records, and development details in PLM software.
• Work with design partners on construction, fabric choices, and cost considerations.
• Research fabrics, trims, and construction methods that support performance and sustainability goals.
• Set up product records and manage bulk orders in the company’s ERP platform.
• Track approvals, manufacturing progress, and shipping dates against seasonal deadlines.
• Communicate with domestic and international suppliers to address issues and maintain quality.
• Review manufacturing costs and help keep products on target for margin goals.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience developing apparel and supporting bulk manufacturing.
• Experience creating product records and placing orders through an ERP system; familiarity with Goodday is preferred.
• Knowledge of PLM tools, product specifications, and material documentation.
• Experience using AI integrations to improve operational workflows and communication.
• Strong spreadsheet skills, including lookups, pivot tables, and production tracking.
• Familiarity with Illustrator and Photoshop for reviewing and marking up designs.
• Understanding of garment fit, construction, performance fabrics, trims, and embellishment methods.
• Experience working directly with factories and material suppliers.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage competing deadlines.