Mens Product Development Associate

Men's Product Development Associate at Rails Men's Product Development Associate at Rails in Huntington Park, California Posted in 10 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Founded in 2008 by Los Angeles native Jeff Abrams, Rails has grown from a small label - started with just a single hat - into a full collection of women's and men's apparel. Sold at top international retailers and worn by a loyal following of celebrities and tastemakers, the brand has come to define a new classic heritage and relaxed sensibility. Rails is sold in 30 countries by more than 1000 retailers, including its own flagship stores in New York, San Francisco, Newport Beach, Paris, London and Amsterdam.

Summary:

Rails, a leading contemporary apparel and lifestyle brand, is seeking a Men's Product Development Associate to add to its growing team! This person will report to the Senior Director of Product Development.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist with day-to-day communication with design and other internal cross functional partners: Obtain design approvals and update trackers Organize submits into binder for all teams to access Organize design and storage areas Aid in daily communication to vendors and suppliers for: Hand loom, strike off, lab dip requests and mock ups Proto requests SSY requests SMS requests Maintain all vendors/suppliers on calendar deadlines to meet Rails milestones Help build and maintain d Drive and tracker information: Create trackers at beginning of every season Follow up with vendors/suppliers on requests readiness and ensure they meet Rails' deadlines Maintain trackers, tech packs, cost sheets, FSS, cost sheets, SMS packing lists, development and SMS invoices, etc. in d Drive Gather vendor information needed for style guide: Care instructions Fabric lead times Cost Categories/class Help update style guide with SMS readiness Gather all information needed for production hand off: Create BOMs Organize hand off binders/bins Tech set Keep track of shipments for design and PD Additional responsibilities as required

Requirements:

3-5 years of practical work and experience in apparel product development, preferably in the contemporary space. Should have experience working with overseas and domestic vendors. Experience in and knowledge of fabric and garment construction Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, and advanced Excel skill level Ability to efficiently prioritize a demanding workload Extremely strong attention to detail, organization, and commitment to ensuring overall accuracy Effective written and oral communication skills Ability to work both independently and as part of a team Ability to work onsite at our Los Angeles office 4 days per week Rails is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and building a diverse workplace in all its forms and considers candidates without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws. As an equal opportunity employer we welcome and consider all qualified applicants.