Product Development Assistant, Almost Famous Clothing

General Summary:  The role requires proactive coordination with overseas agents and cross-functional teams to ensure timely sample tracking and development.

Major Responsibilities:

• Responsible for managing all sample procedures for division.
• Daily communication with internal teams (design, tech, production, and more) and overseas agents.
• Correct incoming advertising and marketing samples. Communicate these changes and specs to internal teams and overseas agents.
• Update and maintain division linesheets.
• Ship samples to buyers and overseas.
• Trend forecasting
• Maintain photo library.
• Maintaining and organizing of samples and submits
• Production set up.
• Market Week set up.
• Special projects as required.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Manage sample tracking, requests, and approvals across all divisions.
• Maintain accurate and updated linesheets and internal records.
• Daily communication with internal departments (design, tech, production) and overseas agents.
• Review, log, and correct advertising and marketing samples; communicate updates to teams and overseas agents.
• Ship and track samples to buyers and international vendors.
• Coordinate seasonal market week setups.
• Support sample sourcing initiatives.
• Organize and maintain the photo library for seasonal assortments.
• Organize and archive development samples and submit libraries.
• Assist with production setup and handoff to production teams.
• Participate in special projects as needed.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to the product development team.

Specific Job Skills:

• Excellent time management, strong organizational skills, very detail oriented, ability to juggle numerous tasks at once in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills
• Proficiency in all Microsoft programs and basic proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
• Knowledge and interest in fashion industry and willingness to learn new skills
• Knowledge of color / textiles / garment construction
• Strong time management, organization, and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a strong sense of accountability and follow-through.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Knowledge of the fashion development cycle and willingness to learn new tools and systems.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word); basic proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop preferred.
• Familiarity with garment construction, textiles, and color theory.

Education, Licenses, Certificates, Registrations and/or Experience:

• HS Diploma or College Degree
• 0-2 years prior experience in the industry

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $24.00 /Hr- $26.00/Hr. Ranges are based on various factors such as relevant skillset, training, years of experience related to the current job description, education, and our organizational structure. In addition to the base salary, Steve Madden offers a competitive benefits package that includes health and dental insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, 401K, paid holidays, a generous paid time-off policy, and career opportunities within a dynamic team.