Product Development Associate

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Client Overview:

Our client is a fast-paced Childrenswear apparel brand with a focus on quality-driven, trend-conscious collections. Their team is searching for a Product Development Associate and they are committed to collaboration, product excellence, and innovation, bringing stylish, production-ready garments to market with precision and speed.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$30/hr – $40/hr

Position Overview:

The Product Development Associate will manage the end-to-end development of seasonal apparel collections. This role requires flexibility to occasionally engage in evening conversations with international factory partners.

Responsibilities of the Product Development Associate:

• Drive the product development process from initial concept through final production handoff.
• Collaborate closely with design, technical design, and sourcing teams.
• Create and maintain clear, accurate technical sketches and design flats using Adobe Illustrator.
• Coordinate with global vendors to manage sample development, construction, and costing.
• Ensure on-time sample delivery aligned with seasonal calendar milestones.
• Evaluate prototypes for fit, quality, fabric performance, and workmanship.
• Lead fit sessions and track revisions in alignment with brand and production standards.
• Maintain effective communication with overseas factories and support evening meetings as needed.

Required Experience/Skills for the Product Development Associate:

• 5 – 8 years of apparel product development experience, with focus on knits and woven fabrics.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability in product management.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to communication across time zones.
• Deep understanding of apparel construction, global sourcing, fit, and costing.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Product Development Associate:

• Experience working with overseas vendors and factories.
• Knowledge of sustainable development practices.
• Background in both fashion and performance-oriented apparel development.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Textile Science, Product Development.

Benefits:

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare plans, discount programs, and paid time off).

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