{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"fabfd3c95cc2c38d2dbddee7","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fabfd3c95cc2c38d2dbddee7","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/fabfd3c95cc2c38d2dbddee7","title":"Associate Product Developer, Sampling","description":"OverviewPlacement Type:TemporarySalary:$31.01-34.45 HourlyUp to $35/HR maxStart Date:Aug 10, 2026About the RoleOur client is looking for an Associate Product Developer, Sampling to own the end-to-end sampling process for assigned product categories. This is a newly created role added to support growing workload on the Product Development team.You will handle everything from prepositioning sample yardage through ordering and tracking garment samples. You will partner daily with Design, Product Development, Raw Materials, and Merchandising to make sure the assortment is represented accurately and on time, which directly supports business decisions and creative needs. You will also own readiness reporting at both the material and style level leading into key milestones.What You Will DoOrder, manage, and track sample yardage from prepositioning through deliveryOrder and track garment samples for your assigned categoriesCommunicate daily with raw material suppliers, garment vendors, and internal partnersBuild and maintain readiness reporting in Excel at the material and style levelServe as the go-to point person for all sampling questions within your categoriesFlag risks to timelines early and drive resolution across teamsWhat You BringPrior experience in product development, sampling, raw materials, or a closely related apparel roleStrong Excel skills for tracking and reportingExcellent written and verbal communication with vendors and cross-functional partnersHighly detail oriented and organized, with the ability to juggle multiple categories at onceComfortable staying calm and adaptable in a fast-paced, high-volume environmentPositive, outgoing, team-first attitudeNice to HaveCentric PLM experienceFabric and raw materials knowledgeApparel or intimates industry backgroundExperience LevelOpen to early-career candidates. Recent graduates are welcome with a minimum of 6 months of relevant work experience or an internship in a similar function.#LI-MM3About Aquent TalentAquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. 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