Product Development Associate at Nili Lotan New York in New York, New York

Posted in Other about 15 hours ago.

Type: full-time





Job Description:

About The Role

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
  • Spearhead thorough cross-departmental (Raw Materials, Technical Design, Production) BOM walkthroughs alongside SMS

Fit and Development
  • 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.
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