Men's Product Development Assistant Tori Richard, Ltd. - 3.5 Honolulu, HI Job Details Full-time $18 an hour 20 hours ago Benefits Free parking Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Fabrication Adobe Photoshop Teamwork Spreadsheets Adobe Illustrator Filing Administrative experience High school diploma or GED Pattern grading Graphic design software Organizational skills Productivity software Associate's degree Garment construction Product lifecycle management Full Job Description SUMMARY This entry level position is part of the in-house merchandising team, responsible for supporting and assisting the Men's Product Development team with the product life cycle of Tori Richard Men's and Kahala. This position reports directly to Men's Product Development Assistant Manager and assists in all administrative production duties and related tasks as required.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Development Stage:
Matching pantone standards to colorway CADs. Prepare and dispatch packages to the vendor, including art and colorway CADs with Pantone references and strike-off comments/approvals. Prepare art folders and track comments through strike-off stage for final approval. Scan approved strike-offs and upload the images to the PLM program. Also create and update digital files with all fabric scans on the server. Create and maintain local production fabric order chart. Assist in maintaining local and offshore production sample charts for the Sample Coordinator, and master line chart for each season. Keep NuOrder up to date by uploading swatch images, CADs, and product images as they become available. Additionally, ensure that products are added to the season line sheets according to their delivery schedules. Assist with editing NuOrder swatch files as needed, using Adobe Photoshop. Create CADs using Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator to be used in PLM and linesheets. Print pre-liminary, semi-final, final linesheets for sales reps, tradeshow, and staff distribution. Assist Sample Coordinator with preparing swatches and CADs for tradeshows as needed.
Salesman Sample Stage:
Create and update master sample status charts to track the estimated in-house dates of air sample yardage and completion dates of salesman samples. Attend fittings with merch and tech team, partnering with Men's Product Development Assistant Manager to keep organized notes for tech packs.
Production Stage:
Create UPC file for the vendor using Microsoft Excel. Cross check all label layouts and trim cards against BOM in PLM for final approval. Spec TOP samples and cross check production tech packs for final approval.
Other Duties:
Log all incoming shipments information in the freight list file. Refer and update the bulk tracking charts with notes and approvals through production stage, keeping approvals on track, and following up when needed. Organize and track all TOP samples that need to be returned to stock after bulk shipments arrive. Maintain keep swatch library for Men's and Kahala. Assist in filing as needed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma and associate's degree; Fashion Merchandising emphasis is preferred, but not required. Basic knowledge of Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, Microsoft Office, and Product Life Management program. Basic knowledge of garment construction, fabrication, and grading Demonstrates strong work ethic with the ability to communicate effectively. Must value teamwork and collaboration, demonstrating learning agility and willingness to learn. Displays strong organizational skills, attention to detail, high accuracy, and flexibility. Must be a self-starter that takes initiative and be able to work independently.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to sit for extended periods of time Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, squat, stoop and or twist Ability to grasp, push, pull, reach and manipulate objects with right/left hand(s). Ability to turn, bend with some twisting Ability to stare at the computer monitor for extended periods of time Benefits we offer: Hourly rate of: $18 per hour Set Monday through Friday schedule 7 paid Holidays Vacation time off Generous employee discount Medical insurance 401k (and 401k match) Life Insurance Employee parking Employment at Tori Richard, Ltd. is on an "at will" basis, which means that either the Company or the Employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time for any reason. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws , see Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Poster ; Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Poster; and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Poster.
Job Type:
Full-time Base Pay:
$18.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance
Experience:
Garment construction: 2 years (Required)
Adobe Illustrator:
2 years (Required)
Adobe Photoshop:
2 years (Required) Product lifecycle management: 2 years (Required)
