Product Development Associate - Kidswear

Our client is seeking a Product Development Associate to join their team on a contract basis in their New York office!

• Responsible for daily sampling correspondence with multiple overseas factories.
• Drive weekly sample status update meeting with account head.
• Maintain sampling plan chart and share updates with cross‑functional teams weekly.
• Prepare factory allocation chart to get final approval from department head.
• Track and communicate all fabric info to the factories, ensuring timely custom clearance for overseas packages.
• Work with technical design to get tech packs as per design direction and ensure accurate details are provided to the factories.
• Request garment mock‑ups, of garments to ensure accurate execution of complex constructions and detailing
• Daily communication with factories overseas to ensure sample timelines and quality standards are met.
• Organize and document sample submits.
• Prepare sample & documents for send outs for client meetings.
• Requests garment testing/fit samples and coordinate garment testing.
• Responsible for PP & TOP review and comments.

• 2-3+ years of working in Product Development, kids experience a plus.
• Technical fluency in Excel and PLM systems.
• Capable of maintaining organization while handling multiple projects & priorities.
• Strong time management & problem‑solving skills.

Please submit your resume for consideration.