Product Development Associate

Premier Brands Group Holdings, A Global Leader in Apparel, Jewelry and Accessories DesignDriven by excellence and innovative talent, Premier Brands Group is a leading global apparel group of iconic brands, offering a diverse portfolio in denim, women's apparel, and jewelry.Premier Brands Group is comprised of three distinct businesses that create top-tier brands for the discerning consumer. One Jeanswear Group designs and distributes a distinguished portfolio of branded and private label jeanswear throughout North America.

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We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Product Development Associate to support the end-to-end product development process from concept through production. This role partners closely with Design, Technical Design, Production, Textiles, Planning, Sales, and overseas vendors to ensure calendar adherence, product execution, and timely delivery of market and production samples.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, energetic, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused, with strong critical thinking skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while building strong cross-functional relationships.Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
Key Responsibilities
Support the product development lifecycle from concept through productionManage and maintain seasonal Time & Action calendarsSource new fabrics and trims to support seasonal developmentIssue approval comments on lab dips, strike-offs, fabrics, and trimsCoordinate and track fabric, lab dips, strike-offs, trim and sample requests and approvalsMaintain approval libraries for fabrics, lab dips, strike-offs, trims, and samplesCommunicate daily with overseas and domestic vendors, mills, and factoriesMaintain accurate product information within PLM systems including bulk Bills of Materials (BOMs) for factoriesPrepare weekly status reports and participate in cross-functional meetingsTroubleshoot development challenges, use sound judgment to identify solutions, and escalate issues as appropriateBuild strong partnerships across Design, Technical Design, Production, Sales, Planning, and TextilesSupport process improvements and operational efficiencies
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree preferred1-3 years of Product Development experience within apparel; strong candidates with slightly less or more experience may be consideredExperience working within women's ready-to-wear apparel; exposure to woven, knit, denim, or multiple categories preferredWorking knowledge of PLM systemsStrong Excel and Microsoft Office skillsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsStrong organizational, critical thinking, problem-solving abilities and attention to detailAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with a proactive, hands-on approach
Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000
Actual base salary will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and business needs.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. xzbcwsv All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.