Associate Product Developer

Job purpose: The Associate Product Developer (P.D.) is responsible for assisting in the entire development process from 1st proto to bulk production-ready status. This involves gathering data & analytics from the US and PCC (Product Creation Center) teams to develop and maintain reports that track the development, approvals, and production-ready status of all styles of the designated product line. 

Duties and responsibilities 

• Concept Development & SMS 
• Build & maintain the development tracker & database. 
• Monitor proto & SMS to calendar adherence. 
• Assist in building, maintaining & posting BOM, art & comment sheets to PCC. 
• Communication with the PCC & cross functional team on any discrepancies and update the PD tracker. 
• Log, organize & manage sample library as protos are received from vendor.
• Support PD to approve proto adherence to Tech pack.
• Assist in live fittings & meetings w/ cross functional partners by taking photos & documenting clear notes & action items. 

Daily Activities

• Support Manager/ Director on special projects tracker, gather metrics & update presentation slides or reports. 
• Use calendar as a tool to set timelines & prioritize work. 
• Update work in progress (WIP), maintain tracking and all PD-related record keeping, data input, and in/out parcel coordination for the team. (Data entry) 
• Log, organize & manage sample library as protos are received from vendor. • KPI data entry and reporting on a weekly basis. 
• Ensure samples are on hand for key meetings. Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned. 

Qualifications • 

• Bachelor's degree in Product Development or related field preferred 
• 1-3+ current years of experience in the apparel industry or internship experience in fashion industry with knowledge of garment development. 
• A team player with a good attitude, strong communication and problem-solving skills. 
• Must be detail-oriented, able to multitask, and punctual in meeting deadlines. 
• Ability to juggle multiple deadlines and tasks in a fast-paced environment. 
• Strong sense of urgency and intuitive sense of priorities and accuracy.
• Basic knowledge in PLM, Adobe Illustrator, Pattern software and MS Office applications. 
• 3D software experience is a plus. 
• A team player with a good attitude, strong communication and problem-solving skills. 
• Ability to juggle multiple deadlines and tasks in a fast-paced environment. 
• Ability to communicate verbally and written in a clear, concise, tactful manner.

Fanatics is building a leading global digital sports platform. The company ignites the passions of global sports fans and maximizes the presence and reach for hundreds of sports partners globally by offering innovative products and services across Fanatics Commerce, Fanatics Collectibles, and Fanatics Betting & Gaming, allowing sports fans to Buy, Collect and Bet. Through the Fanatics platform, sports fans can buy licensed fan gear, jerseys, lifestyle and streetwear products, headwear, and hardgoods; collect physical and digital trading cards, sports memorabilia, and other digital assets; and bet as the company builds its Sportsbook and iGaming platform. Fanatics has an established database of over 100 million global sports fans, a global partner network with over 900 sports properties, including major national and international professional sports leagues, teams, players associations, athletes, celebrities, colleges, and college conferences, and over 2,000 retail locations, including its Lids retail business stores.  
As a market leader with more than 18,000 employees, and hundreds of partners, suppliers, and vendors worldwide, we take responsibility for driving toward more ethical and sustainable practices. We are committed to building an inclusive Fanatics community, reflecting and representing society at every level of the business, including our employees, vendors, partners and fans. Fanatics is also dedicated to making a positive impact in the communities where we all live, work, and play through strategic philanthropic initiatives.