What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate, Product Development position at Joe's Jeans?
Specific Responsibilities Would Include :
- Works directly with design directors & design team to launch new styles each season into development
- Helps to source and mange new fabrics, counter development and costing comparisons
- Manages initial Proto costing from vendors in partnership with production and works directly with Merch teams to align on margin targets
- Leads Proto costing meeting with production team at the beginning of each season
- Attends Proto fittings with design and tech teams
- Attends all fabric and vendor meetings
- Receive, log and organize all incoming fabric, samples, knit downs and lab dips
- Meets weekly with all vendors to discuss WIPs and development timelines
- Works closely with design at tech pack hand off stages so that information is given to vendor properly
- Downloads SMS coordinator on all styles once styles are adopted in the line
- Follow up and track all Proto styles with vendors and update tracker accordingly
- Ensure that Proto samples are in-house on time for all meetings needs
- Proactively follow up with each vendor to ensure timely delivery of Protos
- Work cross-functionally and with vendors to come up with creative solutions / workarounds in order to improve execution of Protos
- Receive, log and organize all incoming Protos
- Participate in the allocation meeting at the beginning of each season
- Communicate to each vendor at the beginning of the season; the development timeline / due dates
- Organize Proto sample lines for in house marketing and design teams so rack is ready for internal meetings
- Update PLM with HTS classifications per season
- Responsible for both Men's and Women's division seasonal lines
- Additional tasks as requested by management
Our Best Fit Candidate Would Have :
In return, we provide an industry-competitive salary, along with a comprehensive benefits plan (medical, dental, vision) that includes a matching 401(k), Summer Fridays, generous PTO, merchandise discounts, excellent career development opportunities, and a work environment that reflects our industry leadership. Our social impact program, Centric Cares, focuses on volunteerism to make a difference in communities we live and work in and our D&I committee is shaping the future of diversity, equity and inclusion at Centric Brands though workshops, resources and inspiring conversation.
Salary Range : $62,400 - $74,000
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Salary : $62,400 - $74,000
