Product Development Assistant

Lulu & Georgia is looking for an organized, detail-oriented, and hard-working Product Development Assistant to join our growing team! You will work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment where time management, sense of urgency, and multitasking are key. This position requires great attention to detail and excellent organization skills. In this role, you'll report into our Sr. Product Development Manager and work closely with overseas vendorsagents, and our buying, planning, merchandising, and photoshoot teams. You will assist in managing product development and production for textile categories, as well as organizing and maintaining our sample library and logging all incoming products for department reviews, and photoshoots. This is a great role for someone who is interested in production, product development, Interior Design, and supply chain.Responsibilities:Support Sr. Product Development Manager in day-to-day tasks for pre-production and in-production projects; WIP management, maintainingupdating collection decks, textile collection developmentsProvide communication and related follow-ups for development with vendors. Ensure all vendors receive packages and are clear on development detailsProvide updates and tracking on all incoming development samples and photoshoot samplesManaging and organizing all physical samples, images, swatches, and materials for active and past seasonsCompose vendor development emails to ensure they arrive in-house on time for the appropriate meetingsUpkeep of tracker for sample order due datesResponsible for coordination and shipping of sample packages to vendors, clients, and designers; pick up, packing, labeling, couriering to appropriate LA locations if applicable Maintain an organizational system for sample tracking and ongoing PD projectsMaintain development files so they are organized, updated, and easily accessibleOrganize & check-in packages, prepare agenda for PD meetingsTroubleshoot production issues and update internal teams with any delays or pertinent informationAssist in Sourcing R&D sample follow-upRequirements:Ability to work in a very fast-paced environment with a high sense of urgencyExtremely detail-oriented Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, email, telephone) with strong attention to detailSelf-starter and capable of working while managing multiple projects simultaneouslyComfortable working in a fast-paced startup environmentStrong interpersonal teamwork skillsStrong organizational and time management skills with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environmentProficient computer skills; Microsoft Office (excel) and Google Suite, photoshop skills preferredAttention to detailTo Apply: Please email with resume and "Product Development Assistant" in the subject line.

Created: 2024-10-24