Product Development Associate

Product Development Associate at Dragon Crowd Garment, Inc. Product Development Associate at Dragon Crowd Garment, Inc. in LONG BEACH, California Posted in 10 days ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Job description: We are seeking a highly organized and motivated Product Developer Associate to join our team on a full-time basis. The Ideal candidate possesses strong verbal and written communication, and should be knowledgeable in garment construction, wash processes, BOM and costing data entry. Specific Duties /

Responsibilities:

Support the end-to-end product development process from concept through production readiness Collaborate with sourcing channels and production partners to execute production strategies and meet project timelines Coordinate with design, merchandising, sourcing, and production teams to ensure smooth development execution Manage and track sample development stages including proto, fit, size set, and pre-production samples Gather and analyze data to support hindsight packages and product placement strategies Assist in compiling trend information, files, records, themes, and concepts according to seasonal and monthly direction Support the trend team by maintaining organization of trend resources and contributing to department goals Update and manage visual databases, trend documents, and department subscriptions Provide timely and effective communication of information, updates, and approvals to cross-functional teams Maintain accurate development documentation, records, and sample tracking Assist with special projects and initiatives as assigned Visit as required to local accounts to support development and production activities

Requirements:

AA in fashion design/ product development or equivalent combination of education and experience (2-5) years of Product Development experience Understanding of basic garment and material construction and process Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Excel, and PLM system or highly organized in manual tracking if no PLM useage Strong sense of urgency, accountability , and time management with demonstrated stress resistance. Passion for product excellence , heritage craftsmanship, and creative problem

Job Type:

Full-time Benefits:

401(k) Health insurance (premium 100% paid by the company) Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed

Experience:

Product Development:

2 years (Required)

Microsoft Excel:

1 year (Preferred) Fashion design: 2 years (Preferred)

Adobe Illustrator:

1 year (Preferred)