Product Development Associate (New York)

Premier Brands Group Holdings , A Global Leader in Apparel, Jewelry and Accessories Design

Driven by excellence and innovative talent, Premier Brands Group is a leading global apparel group of iconic brands, offering a diverse portfolio in denim, women's apparel, and jewelry.

Premier Brands Group is comprised of three distinct businesses that create top-tier brands for the discerning consumer. One Jeanswear Group designs and distributes a distinguished portfolio of branded and private label jeanswear throughout North America.

We currently have an excellent opportunity for a Product Development Associate to support the end-to-end product development process from concept through production. This role partners closely with Design, Technical Design, Production, Textiles, Planning, Sales, and overseas vendors to ensure calendar adherence, product execution, and timely delivery of market and production samples.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, energetic, detail-oriented, and solutions-focused, with strong critical thinking skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while building strong cross-functional relationships.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Key Responsibilities

• Support the product development lifecycle from concept through production
• Manage and maintain seasonal Time & Action calendars
• Source new fabrics and trims to support seasonal development
• Issue approval comments on lab dips, strike-offs, fabrics, and trims
• Coordinate and track fabric, lab dips, strike-offs, trim and sample requests and approvals
• Maintain approval libraries for fabrics, lab dips, strike-offs, trims, and samples
• Communicate daily with overseas and domestic vendors, mills, and factories
• Maintain accurate product information within PLM systems including bulk Bills of Materials (BOMs) for factories
• Prepare weekly status reports and participate in cross-functional meetings
• Troubleshoot development challenges, use sound judgment to identify solutions, and escalate issues as appropriate
• Build strong partnerships across Design, Technical Design, Production, Sales, Planning, and Textiles
• Support process improvements and operational efficiencies

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• 1-3 years of Product Development experience within apparel; strong candidates with slightly less or more experience may be considered
• Experience working within women's ready-to-wear apparel; exposure to woven, knit, denim, or multiple categories preferred
• Working knowledge of PLM systems
• Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, critical thinking, problem-solving abilities and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with a proactive, hands-on approach

Salary Range: $65,000-$75,000

Actual base salary will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and business needs.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.