Freelance Product Development Assistant

7 days ago


New York, New York, United States Solomon Page Full time
Job Title: Freelance Product Development Assistant

We are seeking a highly skilled Freelance Product Development Assistant to join our team at Solomon Page. As a Freelance Product Development Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting our designers in the seasonal design development process, from concept to delivery.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Create and update FlexPLM files for all styles being developed by designer, including model details, fabrication and colorways, trims and packaging.
  • Maintain FlexPLM when changes are made and communicate such changes to the appropriate teams.
  • Work with designers and act as lead to other design assistants to improve process flow and trouble shoot issues as they arise.
  • Communicate knit downs, handlooms, lab dips design comments back to mill/vendor.
  • Assist design team in making fabric cards/presentation boards/color palettes or other selling tools for the showroom.
  • Maintain color library and order colors.
  • Attend style review meetings with Design teams to understand vision/concepts prior to initiating the tech pack process.
  • Assist and take direction from Designer(s) and Senior Designer(s) for preliminary design research, including competitive analysis; pull fabrics, develop concepts, assemble presentation boards for meetings, prepare mock-ups, color-ups, inspirational photos.
  • Maintain product development logs, line sheets, boards and design archives library; maintain designs in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) system or shared drives.
  • Track design schedule to ensure timely execution of product development calendar.
  • Support Designer(s) in creating Illustrator sketches; assist in preparation of specification sheets; prepare designs for line review; prepare line sheets and update as necessary.
  • Support 3D initiatives by participating in block creation for all product categories.
  • Research and coordinate raw materials and trims for approval; maintain fabric/trim library.
  • Review lab dips with Designer(s) and Senior Designer(s); coordinate print and graphics where appropriate; observe and assist with fit process; keep detailed notes.
  • Follow-up with internal customers and partners including technical design and production; facilitate interoffice communication.
  • Provide support to the Technical Developer during style review meetings by taking accurate notes on style, stitching and embellishment details for all product categories.
  • Provide organizational support to the Design Operations team by maintaining digital and physical reference materials.
  • Build collaborative relationships with vendors and internal customers.
  • Contribute positively to team dynamic and manage up where necessary.
Requirements:
  • Proficiency and expertise in FlexPLM systems is priority for this position.
  • Superior organizational skills and excellent communication skills; team oriented.
  • Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines, highly detail oriented, meticulous and creative.
  • Ability to work in a fast pace, high performance environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and accountability.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design or related field.
  • 1-3 years related experience and/or training in apparel.
  • Comprehensive understanding of the entire Product Development cycle and all milestones.
  • Basic knowledge of garment construction, pattern making, silhouettes, color ways, sewing techniques, seam classifications, fabrication and trim.


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