Product Development Associate | French Connection

Product Development Associate | French Connection

G-III Apparel Group

New York City Metropolitan Area (On-site)

Success Profile:

The Product Development Associate works closely with the design team to develop seasonal collections through fabric/trim and sample management. They will work closely with mills to manage and track fabric delivery to allocated factories. They will work closely with factories to manage and track completed samples for their correct and timely arrival for market. They will communicate cross-functionally with technical design, merchandising and production to help align information and seamlessly move the product life cycle from development stages to bulk production. Communicates daily and proactively – to maintain factory communications, answering questions, managing timeline and tech pack priorities.

Reporting to: Fashion Design Manager

Brand/Product Focus: French Connection

Location (On-Site): New York City, Midtown Manhattan – Fashion District

Key Accountabilities:

Communication: Maintain daily communication with design team, vendors and suppliers regarding all aspects of sample development.

Logistics and Development: Create and update seasonal factory development charts, maintaining them with style changes through development process, communicating to factories for their follow up.

Research: Shops competitors within the price point and high-end. Knowledge of trends.

Logistics and Organization: Coordinate package deliveries and organize samples promptly. Track samples in partnership with sales and marketing teams.

Education and Experience:

· Minimum of three (3) years of product development professional work, preferably in women's apparel

· College degree, or equivalent professional work experience, required

· Experience in a high SKU count environment, required

· General understanding of apparel styles, components and construction

· Experience with apparel timelines, calendars, and development process

Skills and Behaviors:

· Advanced MS Excel skills: data manipulation, pivot tables, v-lookup

· Working knowledge of PLM, Illustrator, Photoshop.

· Strong project management and multi-tasking skills with critical attention to detail

· Confident, engaging verbal and written communication skills

· Motivated to work in a high energy environment at the speed of fashion with ever-changing priorities

· Ability to work independently and work to meet multiple deadlines

· Ability to build and maintain relationships with other departments as well as vendors and other overseas offices

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Employee discounts across G-III brands
• Career growth opportunities within a global fashion organization
• A collaborative, innovative environment working with industry-leading brands

The pay range for this position is: $31.25 per hour/$65,000 per year (Annualized salary is based on a 40 hour work week) - $36.06 per hour/$75,000 per year (Annualized salary is based on a 40 hour work week)

Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.

About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd.

G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution, and marketing, enabling us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands—including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion—our success is driven by our entrepreneurial spirit and deep industry relationships.

G-III’s owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi’s, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville, and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, and Donna Karan brands.