Product Development Associate

Our client, a creative design and manufacturing firm, is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented Product Development Associate to join their team on a temp-to-hire basis. This is an exciting opportunity to own the product lifecycle and collaborate cross-functionally in a dynamic, design-driven environment.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Own the full product development process from concept through production.
• Manage multiple SMU programs with urgency and efficiency.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time sample delivery.
• Source fabrics, trims, washes, and printing techniques through overseas suppliers.
• Track and manage development using a comprehensive WIP chart.
• Ensure accuracy of art matrixes and tech packs aligned with design vision.
• Set up and maintain cost sheets, SMS WIPs, and fabric WIPs.
• Collaborate with production and the PD director to achieve target costs while honoring design intent.
• Communicate daily with vendors and track sample and development submissions.
• Coordinate approvals for strike offs, handlooms, lab dips, fabrics, and trims.
• Maintain organized fabric and trim libraries.
• Review development progress, flag outstanding issues, and complete handover checklists.
• Process all samples with technical design to ensure they meet spec and quality standards.
• Manage individual sample budgets to ensure cost control and program efficiency.
• Input and update all product data in Centric PLM with accuracy and timeliness.

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Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Associate degree in Design, Product Development, or Merchandising.
• 3+ years of experience in product development.
• Strong knowledge of apparel business, product creation process, and material construction for knits and wovens.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, Outlook, and Centric PLM.
• Must be available to work on-site in Cypress, CA.

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Please submit an application for immediate consideration.