Product Development Assistant, Knits - HQ - New York

Aimé Leon Dore is looking for a Product Development Assistant, Knits to join our team in New York, New York, reporting directly to Director of Product Development, knits. This position will support the C&S knit and fully fashioned knit apparel development process from concept thr ...

Job description

Aimé Leon Dore is looking for a Product Development Assistant, Knits to join our team in New York, New York, reporting directly to Director of Product Development, knits. This position will support the C&S knit and fully fashioned knit apparel development process from concept through production hand-off. This role is ideal for someone early in their career who is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn the full lifecycle of garment development within a premium fashion environment. 

This position plays a key role in keeping samples, timelines, and communication flowing between Design, Technical Design, Raw Materials, and Production. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

Support the knit product development process from concept through production hand-off

Track and update sample status, comments, and approvals across internal systems

Assist with vendor communication, sample follow-ups, and data entry

Maintain WIP, BOMs, sample charts, and approval updates

Organize submit libraries, including lab dips, wash references, artwork strike offs, and related approvals

Partner with Design, Technical Design, Raw Materials, and Production to ensure accurate data and timelines

Assist with research on fabrics, trims, and new suppliers 

Qualifications 

1–3 years of experience in Product Development, Production, or Design Operations

Interest in knit apparel and garment construction

Strong organizational and communication skills

Proficiency in PLM (Backbone a plus), Adobe Illustrator, and Microsoft Office

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment 

Salary Range: $55,000 - $65,000 

Aimé Leon Dore is from Queens, NY. With a strong focus on simple yet powerful design, we are driven to create timeless work by portraying an aesthetic that is uniquely our own.