Product Developer (NYC)

Our Customer is an American worldwise clothing and accessories retailer, founded in 1969. Over the last 50 years, the company has grown from a single store to a global fashion business with seven brands. Their clothes are availabile in 90 countries worldwide through over 3,100 company-operated stores, almost 400 franchise stores, and e-commerce sites and is still growing.

We are seeking a Product Developer on a contract basis to support their business needs. This role is on-site in NYC.

Responsibilities:

• Support the product development team and serve as a liaison with cross-functional partners
• Enter, compile, and analyze product costs for all styles
• Identify and communicate cost discrepancies
• Support sampling processes by tracking concept samples from development through delivery
• Coordinate with mills and vendors to ensure on-time sample delivery
• Manage time and action calendars to ensure development milestones and deadlines are met
• Support product development systems and related processes
• Communicate daily with overseas sourcing teams
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with Design, Merchandising, Planning, and other cross-functional teams

Skills and Qualifications:

• Experience supporting product development processes
• Experience tracking product costs and identifying discrepancies
• Experience coordinating sample development and vendor communications
• Experience managing project timelines and calendars
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong analytical and attention-to-detail skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional and global teams

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Availble upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements) Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.