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Product Development Assistant Jobs in New York, NY at Ground Up International
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Product Development Assistant
Based on our growth, we are seeking a skilled Assistant in our Product Development Dept to grow with us as part of our fantastic Design & PD Team. The ideal candidate will drive results with the Senior Product Development Manager in the wholesale footwear industry. The talented person in this role will work cross- functionally with the Production team as well as the Design team. The successful incumbent in this role will execute necessary tasks such as updating our weekly development tracker, reviewing tech paks and communicating product revisions with our China office. The efforts of the successful candidate in this role will drive forward the production of our branded footwear and related items and help elevate our high quality standards. ** This role is 5 days a week IN OFFICE. ** This is not a hybrid or remote role. This role does offer an exciting opportunity for someone passionate about the fashion and/or footwear industry, and who is also eager to contribute in a meaningful way, to grow with our company!
About Ground Up
Ground Up is a premier footwear manufacturer retaining an integrated portfolio of licensed and owned brands and has grown to be a leading supplier. The company’s unique capability to design and translate fashion trends offers a fresh perspective on licensed footwear.Ground Up was created with the vision of fulfilling the need for fun, innovative products for the true brand enthusiast. As our product entered the market, we found consumers wanting to express themselves and their fandom in new, creative ways. Consumers connect with us through our brand partnerships, giving them brands they love with a brand they now trust. Ground Up has become a recognizable brand for the whole family that stands for elevated fashion and fun.
We aspire to have our teams embody our core values of:
· Service,
· People,
· Teamwork,
· Opportunity,
· Results,
· Innovation, and
· Trust
Responsibilities Include:
Support the process with the team of researching and recommending the development of improved sample execution and timely product development of our footwear and related products
Utilize tools, processes and reports that address and improve all areas of Product Development and Quality Control
Understand harmonized tariff code definitions and restrictions to provide guidance on the construction of footwear to meet duty standards with the team
Support aesthetic Quality Control sample reviews to determine improvements needed on all products.
Maintain and Update U.S. quality control reports to that allows Ground Up to determine its partners that meet or fail to meet our quality expectations.
Communicate Quality Control issues and review findings with Ground Up’s multiple departments to provide transparency and guidance when discussing our findings with customers and licensing partners.
Research the processes and standards of Ground Up’s customers and licensing partners to make certain all products are compliant.
Maintain and Update sample development timeline reports and communicate concerns to avoid potential delays of product to Ground Up’s customer and licensing partners.
Utilize technical detail spreadsheets and “tech packs”
Track deadlines for licensor, customer, and sample due dates. Communicate potential delays or upcoming due dates to make sure we are aligning the communication from …
Title: Product Development Assistant
Company: Ground Up International
Location: New York, NY
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