Product Development Assistant - New York, United States - GMA Accessories Inc.

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Description

Who We Are:

GMA Accessories is a major U.S.

manufacturer and distributor of apparel, footwear, novelty and gift products, jewelry, fashion accessories, handbags, PPE, and sports/athletic apparel for women, men, and kids.

We were established in 1990 and have approximately 600 employees in the U.S.A. and 2,500 employees worldwide. We have locations in the U.S.A., UK, China, Hong Kong, Germany, and Bangladesh.


What We Are Looking For:


Responsibilities:


  • Product development
  • Communication with Overseas
  • DVP Sample Requests
  • Sourcing Requests (Market Research)
  • Art requests
  • Receiving, Tracking and Reviewing samples
  • Sample Reviewing and Approving Samples and addressing Artwork and technical issues
  • Showroom maintenance
  • PLM Monitor and Processing
  • Style #s
  • Tech Packs
  • Ecommerce Sheets
  • Processing Photo Requests for Internal Systems as well as Retailers and Licensors
  • General Sports Interest/Knowledge/Experience to utilize in Various Sporting Goods Categories
  • Support the creation and improvements of products
  • Researching Existing Sport Product and how existing products can be improved
  • Testing and Evaluation of Prototypes
  • Evaluating and presenting Product innovations
  • Support Product Development Manager in Launching new products lines
  • Create and manage reports/documents in Excel
  • Manage Sales/Customer, Design team and Overseas Communications.

Requirements:


  • Proficient in systems such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PLM
  • Strong communication and writing skills
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to prioritize
  • Selfmotivated and selfdirected with continuous desire to learn and grow
  • Flexible and agile learner able to adapt to the changing needs of the business
  • Exceptional time management and organizational skills with ability to multi task in a fastpaced environment
  • Proactive problem solver able to trouble shoot and/or escalate issues effectively
  • Knowledge in Adobe Illustrator is a plus

Pay:
$52, $58,000.00 per year


Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Travel requirement:

  • No travel

Ability to Relocate:

  • New York, NY 10016: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person

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