The Product Development Assistant supports the Product Development team across the end-to-end product development process, from initial prototypes and SMS through to production handover. The role requires strong organisational and administrative skills, alongside a proactive, collaborative and detail-oriented approach.
This is a full-time role based at our London office
Key Responsibilities
Product Development & Administration
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Manage shipments to and from vendors, including packing lists, tracking and delivery records, and flagging delays.
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Maintain and update critical paths for womenswear and menswear, including fabric ex-mill dates, sample shipping dates, tracking information, sample costs and confirmed ratings.
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Coordinate model bookings for meetings and fittings.
- Supported the wider Product Development team with seasonal administration and information management.
PLM / Zedonk
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Ensure accurate and timely population of product data in PLM in line with seasonal milestones.
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Create POs for prototypes and SMS, book samples upon receipt and update confirmed sample costs.
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Manage trims and linings within Zedonk and support accurate BOM creation in partnership with the Fabric Developer.
Sample Management
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Coordinate sample management across development and production, maintaining accurate records of samples held internally and at vendors.
- Prepare samples for collection reviews, creative reviews, sales handover and production fittings.
Technical & Fitting Support
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Set up and maintain tech packs with key style information and sketches.
- Support fittings by preparing samples, confirming models, photographing samples, and recording fit and development notes.
Vendor Management
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Respond to vendor queries relating to prototype and sample launches where appropriate.
Trim & Lining Development
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Build SMS zip orders, matching colours and working with the Pattern Team to confirm zip lengths.
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Place sampling zip orders with relevant suppliers and factories and track delivery.
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Manage development trim stock across suppliers, factories and in-house.
- Support the development and sourcing of new trims in response to product requirements, working closely with the Fabric Developer
Skills & Experience Required
- Strong organisational and administrative skills, with excellent attention to detail.
- Proactive and hands-on approach, with the ability to take ownership of tasks and follow them through.
- Strong interest in fashion product development and understanding of the product development process.
- Strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
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