About this opportunity
Aquilon lists this Product Development Associate / Manager opportunity in long beach, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Company Description: Aquilon is a leading destination for swimwear, offering products across all categories and major channels. The company combines company-owned brands with a global footprint to deliver sophisticated, fashion-forward swimwear to diverse markets. Aquilon’s inclusive ethos emphasizes designs that cater to a wide range of customers and body types. Team members join a business that values innovation, quality, and a contemporary approach to beach and swim culture.
Role Description: The Product Development Associate / Manager is a full-time, hybrid role based in Long Beach, CA. Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Follow up with Customer & Design on deadlines to maintain calendar timing
Attend design pass offs to review CADs with team and make sure styles are within our Customer’s costing limitations
Strong Raw Material Sourcing skills with knowledge of material leadtimes and costing
Maintain Fabric & Embellishment grids with all style details
Inputting fabric details into Customer’s PLM system
Review all lab dip & strike off submits with design team and respective Customer’s teams
Communicating with suppliers & factories overseas
Excel, PLM systems, input info on products
Costing with factories & cross-functional teams
Requesting and tracking sample development
Tracking fit sample requests to monitor WIP production charts
Attend fittings– internal and with Customer to record notes and follow product from beginning to end.
Receive and check all orders and release to factories.
Check all hanger, packaging & approving tags for production
Requirements:
5 years+ experience in apparel product development and/or production
3 years+ experience in Coverup product development and/or production
Strong communication, tracking, and follow-up skills
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously to help meet team deadlines
Strong time management skills; must be able to multitask and quickly shift gears
Experience working with overseas agents, factories, and suppliers
Must demonstrate desire to learn, grow and be open to change
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