Product Development Assistant - New York, United States - Ground Up International

Ground Up International

Verified Company

New York, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Product Development Assistant

About Ground Up

Ground Up is a premier footwear manufacturer retaining an integrated portfolio of licensed and owned brands and has grown to be a leading supplier.

The company's unique capability to design and translate fashion trends offers a fresh perspective on licensed footwear.

Ground Up was created with the vision of fulfilling the need for fun, innovative products for the true brand enthusiast.

As our product entered the market, we found consumers wanting to express themselves and their fandom in new, creative ways.

Consumers connect with us through our brand partnerships, giving them brands they love with a brand they now trust. Ground Up has become a recognizable brand for the whole family that stands for elevated fashion and fun.

We aspire to have our teams embody our core values of:

Service,
People,
Teamwork,
Opportunity,
Results,
Innovation, and
Trust

Responsibilities Include:

Support the process with the team of researching and recommending the development of improved sample execution and timely product development of our footwear and related products
Utilize tools, processes and reports that address and improve all areas of Product Development and Quality Control
Understand harmonized tariff code definitions and restrictions to provide guidance on the construction of footwear to meet duty standards with the team
Support aesthetic Quality Control sample reviews to determine improvements needed on all products.
Maintain and Update U.S. quality control reports to that allows Ground Up to determine its partners that meet or fail to meet our quality expectations.
Communicate Quality Control issues and review findings with Ground Up's multiple departments to provide transparency and guidance when discussing our findings with customers and licensing partners.
Research the processes and standards of Ground Up's customers and licensing partners to make certain all products are compliant.
Maintain and Update sample development timeline reports and communicate concerns to avoid potential delays of product to Ground Up's customer and licensing partners.
Utilize technical detail spreadsheets and "tech packs"
Track deadlines for licensor, customer, and sample due dates. Communicate potential delays or upcoming due dates to make sure we are aligning the communication from multiple sources with our sales meeting dates and production deadlines.
Communicate necessary product revisions with multiple departments and offices to maintain accuracy of internal references and information.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree / Preferably in Fashion Design, Fashion Merchandising, or Fashion Production field
1 years of experience in footwear product development or related experience
Adobe Illustrator
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft SharePoint experience is a plus.

How to Apply

Pay:
$50, $60,000.00 per hour

Expected hours: 37.5 per week

Benefits: