Nili Lotan is seeking a Product Development Associate to play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth transition of designs from concept to production. As a Product Development Associate, you will be responsible for accurately inputting Bill of Materials (BOM) data for both Womens Ready to Wear (WRTW) and Mens Ready to Wear (MRTW) domestic salesman samples (SMS).
Responsibilities
BOM Management
Create and maintain accurate BOMs for womens and mens woven garments
Ensure timely and accurate BOM handoff to Production
Coordinate with cross-functional departments (Raw Materials, Technical Design, Production) to capture all necessary fabric, trim, and yield information
Attend fittings and document all changes that impact BOMs
Collaborate with Design to select and source trims and threads
Coordinate with factories for out-of-house SMS
Sample Preparation
Locate patterns and print BOMs for production
Train interns on fabric and trim pack assembly
Ensure all samples have necessary components (buttonholes, buttons, labels) prior to market launch
Launch SMS with domestic factories as needed
General Support
Assist PD Manager with new product development initiatives
Support fabric, trim, and fusible testing
Manage Atelier trim inventory and reorder as needed
Arrange overseas packages to factories for protos and SMS
Qualifications
2-4 years of experience in fashion or related field
PFD experience a plus, but not required
Knowledge of Fashion GPS and Proficient computer skills including but not limited to: Adobe Reader; Office 365; and Google Suite
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced working environment
Personal and Professional Must-Have Qualities
Self-Motivated and Eager to Learn
Positive Attitude
Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Detail-Oriented and Highly Organized
Collaborative Work Ethic
Proactive Problem Solver
About Us
Nili Lotan is a highly acclaimed ready-to-wear designer based in New York City. A mother of three, she lives in Tribeca with her husband, singer songwriter, David Broza. After graduating from Shenkar College of Engineering and Design in Tel Aviv, Lotan moved to New York where she led design for some of the industry's most respected names including Ralph Lauren, Liz Claiborne and Nautica. Lotan launched her eponymous brand in 2003, grounded in the belief that a wardrobe should function as an extension of oneself. Her philosophy is that clothes should be clean, sophisticated and functional, offering elements for self-expression. Lotan's design process is highly intuitive. She is inspired by women with a strong sense of personal style, and draws from art, music and rock n' roll to design her collection. By designing pieces she herself wants to wear, Lotan's collection instinctively resonates with a woman's lifestyle.