Product Development Assistant, Activewear
The Product Development Assistant supports the Activewear Team by managing sample tracking, costing, materials, and vendor communications throughout the product development lifecycle. This entry-level role involves maintaining development documentation, coordinating with multiple departments, and ensuring timely progress from design handoff through pre-production. The position requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and effective communication to support seamless product development operations.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, PR, Advertising & Marketing.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
Key Responsibilities
- Support product development from design handoff through pre-production for activewear styles
- Maintain and update development trackers, sample logs, costing files, and product information databases
- Coordinate sample requests, fabric and trim submissions, and full development packages with vendors and internal teams
- Track proto, fit, salesman, and pre-production samples; flag and escalate delays or quality issues
- Assist with fabric, trim, color, and component approvals and documentation
- Organize development samples, material libraries, and vendor reference files
- Support preliminary costing and maintain accurate cost and BOM information
- Provide timely status updates to Design, Technical Design, Production, and Sales stakeholders
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Merchandising, Product Development, Business, or related field preferred
- Strong Excel skills and demonstrated organizational ability
- Excellent attention to detail and reliable follow-through
- Basic understanding of garment construction, fabrics, trims, and product development processes
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Job Logistics
- Location: Manhattan, NY — Midtown West (on-site / hybrid expectations subject to client policy)
- Employment type: Full-time
- Compensation: Anticipated base salary range $45,000 — $65,000 (Confidential Client)
- Hiring organization: Confidential Client (activewear / PR, Advertising & Marketing sector)
Confidential Client is committed to diversity and inclusion. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities during the hiring process; notify us if you need an accommodation.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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