Experience in accessories product development with working knowledge of product life cycle
Reviews and validates costs throughout the development process
Background in Centric and Salesforce, a plus
Degree in fashion; Handbag construction knowledge and manufacturing methods, a plus
Strong administrative skills with proficiency in MOS suite
Highly organized and detail-oriented
Takes initiative and follows through
Self-motivated with strong sense of responsibility
Effective & efficient communicator
Has a constructive approach to problem solving with excellent analytical skills
Superb time management with sense of urgency
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and tight deadlines
Must be comfortable flexing between projects
Demonstrates qualities of a team player with an ability to collaborate and build relationships at all levels
Capacity to be on-site (NY Office) 3 days a week
Responsibilities:
The Associate Product Developer reports directly to the Product Developer and provides support in various day-to-day activities
Works cross functionally with Design, Merchandising/Planning, Quality Assurance/Regulatory, Creative and Operations, partners to ensure programs and products are executed to design intent while meeting quality standards and falling within cost parameters
Ensures sample and bulk production lead times of raw materials and finished product coincide with milestone calendar
Reviews Design specs/tech packs and turns over to allocated vendor(s) cross referencing against line plan
Communicates with vendor base daily and monitors status updates
Updates and maintains multiple tracking charts daily and sends status notifications out to greater team for visibility
Horizontal facilitates valuable and productive conversations between you and potential employers. We can assist you in growing your career by partnering you with employers that offer challenging assignments. For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement. Check out all we have to offer and how you can become part of the Horizontal Talent Team. The pay range for this role is $30 - $33 per hour. This is not a guarantee of compensation, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location.