Temp to Perm- Senior Product Development Associate- Onsite- Los Angeles

24 Seven Talent; Vernon (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

24 Seven Talent is seeking a highly organized Senior Associate to support domestic apparel product development from sampling through production. You will manage sample yardage, trims, Recuts, and ensure PLM/PIM data integrity while coordinating with Design, Merchandising, Pattern Makers, and Production.

This role emphasizes proactive risk management, precise data tracking, and strong collaboration across functions to keep development on schedule and materials accurate.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in fashion or apparel product development, production, or sourcing.
• Experience with trims and woven fabrics.
• Experience maintaining fabric and trim libraries.
• Knowledge of development and production timelines from sampling to delivery.
• Experience with vendor communication and follow-up.
• Strong data-entry and tracker-management skills.
• Working knowledge of PLM systems, POs, and BOMs.

Responsibilities

• Own sample yardage, trim requests, and Recut PP processes end to end.
• Drive on-time fit sample completion and development timelines.
• Track priorities and milestones, identifying risks and delays.
• Coordinate with Design, Merchandising, Pattern Makers, Sample Room, R&D, Purchasing, and Production.
• Maintain PLM (Centric), PIM, BOMs, development status, and trackers.
• Prepare for fittings with accurate materials and updates.
• Own sample readiness and review processes.
• Provide status updates and risk flags in PD and Production meetings.
• Coordinate deadstock materials and trims with R&D and Purchasing.
• Manage file transfers and vendor scheduling.
• Provide clear technical direction to ensure design comments are executed.

Skills

Highly organized

Cross-functional

Data-entry

Attention to detail

Autonomy

Problem-solving

Clear communication

Calm under pressure

Risk mitigation

Tools

Centric PLM

PIM

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Vendor communication

Job description

Job Description

We’re looking for a highly organized, proactive Senior Associate to support domestic apparel product development from sampling through production. This person will manage sample yardage, trim requests, Recut PP processes, PLM/PIM data integrity, and sample readiness while serving as a key cross-functional partner.

Job Description

We’re looking for a highly organized, proactive Senior Associate to support domestic apparel product development from sampling through production. This person will manage sample yardage, trim requests, Recut PP processes, PLM/PIM data integrity, and sample readiness while serving as a key cross-functional partner.

Key Responsibilities

• Own sample yardage, trim requests, and Recut PP processes end to end.
• Drive on-time fit sample completion and adherence to development timelines.
• Track priorities and milestones across assigned styles, proactively identifying risks and delays.
• Partner with Design, Merchandising, Pattern Makers, Sample Room, R&D, Purchasing, and Production.
• Maintain accurate PLM (Centric), PIM, BOMs, development status, and shared trackers.
• Prepare for and support fittings, ensuring materials, trims, and updates are accurate.
• Own sample readiness and review processes.
• Support PD and Production meetings with clear status updates and risk flags.
• Partner with R&D and Purchasing on deadstock materials and trims.
• Complete time-sensitive order placement and material follow-ups.
• Maintain detailed documentation throughout all development stages.
• Identify process inefficiencies and support improvements to workflows and tools.
• Manage artwork execution between Design and external print houses.
• Coordinate sample movement, file transfers, and vendor scheduling.
• Provide clear technical direction to ensure design comments are executed correctly.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of product development, production, and/or sourcing experience within fashion or apparel.
• Strong understanding of trims and woven fabrics.
• Experience maintaining fabric and trim libraries.
• Strong knowledge of development and production timelines, from sampling through delivery.
• Experience with vendor communication and follow-up.
• Strong data-entry and tracker-management skills.
• Working knowledge of PLM systems, POs, and BOMs.
• Highly organized with excellent follow-through and attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Clear, concise, and direct communication style.
• Self-starter who thrives with autonomy.
• Ability to proactively solve for risks and delays.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs., including samples and incoming shipments.

Required Systems And Skills

• Centric PLM and PIM
• POs and BOMs
• Google Suite and Microsoft Office
• Sample, trim, and yardage tracking
• Fabric and trim knowledge
• Vendor communication
• Product development tracking and documentation

What Makes a Strong Candidate

• Proactively solves for risks and delays rather than simply flagging them.
• Precise, fast, and consistent with high-integrity data entry.
• Comfortable managing multiple moving pieces in a fast-paced environment.
• Calm, reliable, and solutions-oriented under pressure.
• Genuinely self-directed and able to work autonomously.
• Strong cross-functional communicator with consistent follow-through.