PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ASSISTANT

Launched in 2016 and founded by Santa Barbara-born sisters, Margaret and Katherine Kleveland, and a Collective of partners, DEN is a digitally-led, multi-channel fashion and lifestyle brand. Our mission is to create lasting, beautiful collections while supporting individuals in all aspects of their organization, supply chain, and community. We work with domestic and international partners who share our values and commitment to gender and social equality as well as giving back by partnering with foundations that directly benefit our employees and surrounding communities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Title: Product Development Assistant

Classification: Non-Exempt

Hourly Rate: $24.00/hr

Working Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00AM-5:30PM

Schedule: Onsite, Hybrid minimum 4 days in/office, Monday - Thursday (some Fridays in office as needed)

Location: Van Nuys, CA

We are seeking an exceptional Product Development Assistant to join us at our corporate office in Van Nuys, CA. This position reports to the PD Manager and serves a critical role in helping support our product teams. The description below is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive or comprehensive list of all possible responsibilities, tasks, and duties. The responsibilities below show a glimpse into the role's key functions and the impactful contributions this position makes.

1. Support Product Development team in day-to-day functions.
2. Support PD, Design, Production & Tech by taking ownership of twice-per-week parcel sending to vendors & sending packing lists to each vendor.
3. Support PD, Design & Production by distributing parcel contents as soon as they arrive.
4. Assist PD team by preparing & organizing materials needed for BOM creation.
5. Assist PD & Design with Seasonal Collection Review Presentation set-up.
6. Assist PD Team in scheduling vendor appointments at HQ.
7. Support PD & Design in Creation and Maintenance of Product Knowledge Deck ahead of seasonal PK Presentation Meetings.
8. Support Sample Coordinator by issuing Purchase Orders for fabric for Content, Wholesale and Marketing seasonally.
9. Assist with filing and maintaining fabric and trim binders throughout the Development Season.
10. Assist with raw material sourcing.
11. Create presentation boards for design meetings and record edits/comments during these meetings to allow for communication with internal teams and vendors.
12. Build and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with design, tech, and production.
13. Daily correspondence with vendors.
14. Sample and Style WIP maintenance as needed.
15. Other tasks and responsibilities reasonably requested or assigned by the Company.

1. Product Development or Production experience (1-2 years) preferred but not limited.
2. Computer proficiency in MS Office: Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
3. Computer proficiency in Photoshop & Illustrator.
4. Strong planning and organizational skills with a sense of priority for deadlines and attention to detail.
5. Ability to work under pressure in an environment of constant shifting priorities and change.
6. Ability to proactively troubleshoot and problem solve.

1. Must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily with reasonable accommodation.
2. Periods sitting at a desk, typing, sketching and working on a computer.
3. Able to lift/move/push/pull objects up to 25 lbs.
4. Able to walk, sit and stand for periods of time.
5. Able to operate equipment such as computers, copy machines, phones.

1. Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
2. A fun-filled, fast-paced work environment.
3. 401k with company match.

* Compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

* The hybrid model may be rescinded at any time due to business needs or the companys discretion.

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