Product Development Associate - Kidswear Company!

Our client is seeking a Product Development Associate to join their team on a contract basis in their New York office!Responsibilities:Responsible for daily sampling correspondence with multiple overseas factories.Drive weekly sample status update meeting with account head.Maintain sampling plan chart and share updates with cross-functional teams weekly.Prepare factory allocation chart to get final approval from department head.Track and communicate all fabric info to the factories, ensuring timely custom clearance for overseas packages.Work with technical design to get tech packs as per design direction and ensure accurate details are provided to the factories.Request garment mock-ups, of garments to ensure accurate execution of complex constructions and detailingDaily communication with factories overseas to ensure sample timelines and quality standards are met.Organize and document sample submits.Prepare sample & documents for send outs for client meetings.Requests garment testing/fit samples and coordinate garment testing.Responsible for PP & TOP review and comments.Requirements:2-3+ years of working in Product Development, kids experience a plus.Technical fluency in Excel and PLM systems.Strong written & verbal communication skills.Capable of maintaining organization while handling multiple projects & priorities.Strong time management & problem-solving skills.Please submit your resume for consideration.You can use www.workgrades.com to collect and manage your references for free and share them with us or anyone else you choose. Candidates with references are always preferred by our clients. Now is the most important time to stand out from the crowd. We suggest that you ensure you have updated your LinkedIn profile and that you start collecting your references early.