Product Development Assistant, Men's - KITH : Job Details

Location: NYCSalary: $60k-$65kRESPONSIBILITIES:•Meet weekly with the manager & design team to discuss outstanding collections, timelines, fabrics,and allocation.•Send seasonal time-and-action (T&A) plans to assign factories, outlining due dates and expectations.•Handle all daily factory communications related to development.•Review and analyze all costing; enter costing into the Work-In-Progress (WIP) tracker•Assign HTS codes to each style and work with the logistics team for confirmation.•Prep samples on racks for internal cost meetings and fittings•Check and review all samples upon receipt for accuracy and quality.•Help with research and development for graphics•Check weekly WIPs from factories and update shared WIP documentation.•Adopt styles transitioning to production within the PLM system.•Review key dates and strategies to ensure bulk production timelines are met.•Help materials with seasonal development and approvals•Experience in Graphic tees/printing techniques is a plusExperience: •Extremely organized•1-2 years of Product Development apparel experience•Men's experience preferred•Can work in a very fast paced environment•Understanding of basic garment construction•Understanding of sweater development / construction•PLM experience a plus•Google Sheets experience a plusWho We AreEstablished in 2011, Kith is a leading lifestyle brand and progressive retail concept that's celebrated globally for its ability to tell stories, evoke nostalgia, and connect product to the passion it's woven with. Now in its eleventh year of business, Kith has in-house apparel lines for men, women and children, an ice cream parlor in every flagship, a full-service restaurant, and a retail footprint in three continents.Born and raised in Queens, New York, Kith Founder Ronnie Fieg rose the ranks from 13-year-old stock boy at footwear franchise David Z. to the company's chief buyer, earning him a profound understanding of the retail landscape and a network of powerful brand relationships. As the brand's CEO and Creative Director, Fieg is known for his ability to create premium products and deliver unparalleled experiences, with a personal philosophy of giving the consumer more than what they pay for. Using Kith as a vehicle, Fieg has applied his signature lens to an impressive list of collaborators, including Coca-Cola, Nike, Versace, BMW, and many others.Kith is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.