Product Development Assistant

Founded in 2000, FAM Brands designs, manufactures, and sells men’s and women’s sportswear and active wear apparel to major retailers, big box stores, and specialty boutiques across the country and throughout the world. Our portfolio of proprietary brands features Marika, Wildfox, Three Dots, and Balance Collection, while a partial list of licensing partners includes Orvis, Jessica Simpson, Eddie Bauer, and Woolrich. With the capacity to produce over 75 million units per year, our mission continues to be making top-quality apparel accessible to everyone at an impressive value and an irresistible price. That's the FAM Brands difference.

SOME OF WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Be an internal SME for assigned categories such as Knits and Wovens (Fabrics, Garments, Sourcing, and Product Knowledge).
• Owned, private label, and licensed brand product development.
• Collaborate cross functionally with merchandising, planning, design, and technical design to achieve best product results from all angles of the business.
• Recommend new ideas and methods for construction and execution.
• Anticipate and proactively tackle potential raw material, margin, sourcing, and execution issues.
• Assist negotiations, product development, adoption, sourcing, vendor allocation and production processes across multiple market and product development vendors.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO SUCCEED

• Bachelor's degree in Fashion, Business, or a related field.
• 1+ years of experience in product development in the apparel industry.
• Strong project management skills and experience managing cross-functional teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Knowledge of apparel manufacturing processes, textile sourcing, and product development.
• Familiarity with product development software such as Adobe Illustrator and PLM systems.

COMPENSATION

At FAM Brands, we are committed to fair and transparent compensation. Salary ranges for positions are based on job level, location, and market data. We offer competitive benefits and are dedicated to equal pay for equal work. Specific salary offers depend on each candidate’s qualifications and experience. FAM Brands also offers all employees participation in our annual bonus program (Non-Sales) or commission program (Sales). Compensation Range

$25—$30 USD

Commitment to Equal Employment Opportunities & Diversity FAM Brands is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship. FAM Brands makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) Notice for Job Applicants FAM LLC values your privacy. This notice outlines our practices regarding the personal information of job applicants in compliance with the CCPA. What We Collect: We collect information you provide in your job application, including contact details, educational and employment history. Purpose: We use this information to evaluate your application and manage the hiring process. Disclosure: Your personal information may be shared with service providers assisting with recruitment and as required by law. Your Rights: Under the CCPA, you have the right to access and request deletion of your personal information and to not face discrimination for exercising these rights. For questions or to exercise your rights, contact View email address on click.appcast.io. By applying, you acknowledge you understand our privacy practices.