Product Development Assistant

ABOUT THE COMPANY: True Religion is an urban casual lifestyle brand focused on high-quality denim, activewear, accessories, and morefor men, women, and kids. Founded in 2002, we shook up the Los Angeles denim scene by re-engineering the classic five-pocket jean with our signature Super T Stitch and iconic horseshoe detailingnow synonymous with bold, unapologetic style and the True Religion legacy. Driven by a relentless commitment to craftsmanship, we design with one goal in mind: to stand out from the crowd. We dont just create denimwe give it attitude, authenticity, and individuality. THE PURPOSE: The Product Development Assistant supports the Product Development team in the successful development and execution of denim and related product categories. This role partners closely with Product Development, Design, Technical Design, and external vendors to ensure accurate upstream workflows, timely sample management, and clear communication across teams. The position plays a key role in maintaining organization, tracking development progress, and helping deliver products that meets quality, cost, and timeline expectations. THE ROLE (what you are accountable for) Maintain and update development charts, trackers, and WIPs to ensure product development data is accurate and current. Receive, process, organize, and distribute samples to cross-functional teams, ensuring visibility and timely review. Prepare and ship packages to vendors, New York, and international teams, and maintain tracking and follow-up on deliveries. Support the review and tracking of PROTO and SMS samples to ensure accuracy, completeness, and adherence to development timelines. Organize and manage in-season sample libraries, ensuring all products are properly labeled, stored, and accessible. Partner with Design and Technical Design to confirm BOMs and Technical Packs are complete and submitted to vendors. Assist the Product Development Manager and Wash Specialist in reviewing wash samples and tracking development progress. Communicate with overseas vendors as needed to support development updates and follow-up. Maintain organized documentation and ensure all development materials are properly filed and accessible. Identify opportunities to improve processes, maintain high productivity standards, and contribute to overall product quality. YOU ARE: You are passionate about fashion and product development, with a curiosity for denim, fabrics, washes, and trims. Highly organized and detail-oriented, you take pride in producing accurate, high-quality work while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. You are proactive, deadline-driven, and comfortable juggling multiple seasons and development tasks at once. Systems-savvy and adaptable, you quickly learn new tools and processes while remaining flexible as priorities evolve. You are also a collaborative team player and strong communicator who works effectively with cross-functional partners to keep product development moving forward. REQUIRED MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: 13 years of experience in product development, production, or a related apparel role Strong organizational and time management skills in a deadline-driven environment Excellent communication and collaboration skills across teams Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain accuracy in detailed work PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Background in the fashion or apparel industry Experience supporting denim product development and familiarity with denim fabrics and raw materials Experience working with overseas vendors and global development teams Proficiency with apparel software systems and tools such as Full Circle, Microsoft Office (especially Excel), Adobe, and PowerPoint ADDITIONAL ROLE INFORMATION: Compensation:The anticipated base salary range for this role is $67,000 $72,000. This is a full-time, non-exempt position. This range represents the low and high ends of the expected base salary range for this role based on the applicable location. True Religion reasonably expects to pay within this range in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and internal equity. Perks : We offer a mix of benefits and perks to support our employees at work and beyond, including health benefits, a 401(k) with employer match, merchandise discounts, commuter benefits, wellness & employee assistance programs, and more. Work Model:This role is based in El Segundo, CA, and follows a hybrid work model, with an expectation of in-office presence on designated days to support collaboration and business needs. Employment Eligibility:Employment with True Religion is contingent upon meeting applicable employment eligibility requirements. True Religion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Applicable law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require accommodation, and we will make appropriate arrangements. In order to evaluate your candidacy, we may ask you to provide us with certain personal information, including your identification data (e.g. name, date of birth, drivers license number, social security number, passport number, and contact details), education information, financial information (for payroll and benefits), and professional and employment history. 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