At a Glance
- Tasks: Support product development by managing samples, liaising with factories, and ensuring quality control.
- Company: Join a dynamic fashion company focused on innovation and creativity.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, competitive pay, and opportunities for growth in the fashion industry.
- Other info: Exciting environment with potential for career advancement and learning opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a creative team that shapes the future of fashion and design.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask under pressure.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Product Development / Design Support
- Prepare and follow up on design / proto samples / salesmen sample tech sheets. Working closely with design on processing all seasonal salesman samples and all proto requests.
- Assist in proto fabrics and trims order, request lab dips and update lab dip folder, wash panels and in general manage the proto development cycle.
- Support product manager with liaising with factories on Tech Packs and design details.
- Manage Salesman Samples from initial order to delivery into showrooms. Follow up on delivery, quality, PO/kimball despatch information and sample allocation to showrooms
- Prepare send out and follow up on development sheets for new accessories and trims.
- Liaise with QC team and Design to determine pressing & packing for all styles based upon fabrication, construction and garment type
- Obtain recommended care instruction from mills and direct this information to the technical team to assign bulk care label instruction
- Update product PLM system and any control chart for all developments / production
- Manage Salestool and information contained therein.
Check style codes, names, sketches, colours, fabric weave, fabric content, features and benefits of fabric.
Organise and control swatches, colour standards etc for content of line book.
- Manage into the business preshipment samples for Product Manager and QC department to approve.
- Make seasonal merchandising/buy boards with sketches, style numbers and colours organised by category and phased delivery.
- Input basic information to bible, ensuring that all intrastate codes, commodity codes, shipping terms, weight etc are entered accurately
- Raise and issue Purchase orders for salesman samples.
Production
- Chase bulk delivery, sample reports and production cut dates from buying offices / manufacturers and negotiate / maintain deliveries
- Solve general production queries on fabrics and trims, Solve problem with advice from product manager
- Update Bible/PLM for all production details eg prices, delivery dates, supplier changes etc
- Communicate all changes affecting purchase orders to Product manager / Head of Production.
Example short / over shipments GSSA (Garment short shipment Approval) GOSA (Garment Over Shipment Approval) and PTS (Permission to Ship) - Through Tracking Sheet
- Request accurate entry of supplier details and payment terms/details for Accounts department to set up on system.
- Update Accounts department if there are any detail on the supplier form is changed
- Chase salesman samples into the business.
- General administration within department
- Maintain colour standard /lab dip folder, trims and fabric files
Who will you report to?
Product Manager
Requirements
What are our expectations on you?
- Sound knowledge of critical path management
- Ability to work autonomously with confidence
- Strong computer skills
- Strong accuracy and an attention to detail
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and work under pressure
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong organizational skills
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AWWG Product Development & Sourcing assistant employer: AWWG
At AWWG, we pride ourselves on being a dynamic and inclusive employer that champions employee growth and development. Our London office offers a vibrant work culture where creativity meets collaboration, allowing HR professionals to thrive while contributing to our iconic fashion brands. With a commitment to empowering talent and fostering a supportive environment, we provide unique opportunities for career advancement and a first-class employee experience.
