PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT 60785663065

Industry: Intimates Apparel
Location: Remote
Employment Type: Full-Time (Virtual)

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Product Development Assistant to support a growing direct-to-consumer intimates apparel brand.

This role will support product development operations, timeline tracking, sample coordination, and cross-functional communication throughout the product lifecycle.

Reporting to: Chief Product and Innovation Officer

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  Manage and maintain product development calendars and milestone tracking across multiple product categories.

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  Track development timelines, including prototypes, fit approvals, wear testing, color approvals, and production handoffs.

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  Coordinate communication between internal teams and external vendors/factories to ensure timely follow-up and execution.

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  Organize and monitor sample requests, arrivals, and status updates.

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  Maintain approval trackers and ensure all approvals are properly documented and communicated.

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  Support fit session preparation, including sample organization, note-taking, and recap distribution.

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  Assist in maintaining product development documentation and seasonal tracking tools.

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  Partner cross-functionally with merchandising, design, technical design, production, and planning teams.

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  Identify potential risks or delays in development timelines and proactively escalate issues when necessary.

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  Ensure accuracy and organization across all development-related files, systems, and processes.

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  Provide ad hoc operational and administrative support to the product team.

• 1–3 years of experience in apparel product development, production coordination, merchandising, or a related field.

• Strong organizational and time management skills with exceptional attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft Excel, and project tracking tools.

• Comfortable working in a remote, fast-paced, and collaborative environment.

• Proactive mindset with strong problem-solving and follow-up abilities.

• Experience within DTC eCommerce, fashion and apparel, or consumer products.

• Familiarity with tools such as Miro, Google Workspace, Microsoft Excel, and Google Sheets.

• Highly organized and process-driven.

• Strong sense of ownership and accountability.

• Positive, collaborative, and adaptable attitude.

• Passion for product creation and apparel development.