PRODUCT MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT @ WORKGENIUS
Our client, a prestigious American Heritage Brand, is seeking a dedicated Product Management Assistant to join their team at the Katonah office in New York. This full-time freelance position involves working 35-40 hours per week, supporting the Director of Product Management for Woven Shirts and Headwear. The successful candidate will drive the execution of the product lifecycle, from initial development stages through to final production, ensuring that all key milestones are met through active tracking and coordination of workflows.
Operating at the intersection of Product Management, Design, and Merchandising, you will maintain visibility across all stages of the process to support on-time delivery and product accuracy. Your responsibilities will include acting as a primary liaison with international offices in Hong Kong and India, managing vendor communication, and reviewing costing to ensure margin requirements are met. This role is essential for the successful commercialization of each season's assortment and requires onsite presence in New York.
Operating at the intersection of Product Management, Design, and Merchandising, you will maintain visibility across all stages of the process to support on-time delivery and product accuracy. Your responsibilities will include acting as a primary liaison with international offices in Hong Kong and India, managing vendor communication, and reviewing costing to ensure margin requirements are met. This role is essential for the successful commercialization of each season's assortment and requires onsite presence in New York.
Key Requirements
Proven experience in product development or management within the apparel industry.
Proficiency in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software for creating and maintaining Tech Packs.
Strong ability to communicate effectively with international vendors and global offices.
Demonstrated skill in managing production timelines and tracking development milestones.
Ability to use Airtable for project tracking and status updates.
Experience in cost negotiation and scrubbing to achieve FOB and margin targets.
High attention to detail for organizing trim and wash submissions and sample archives.
Availability to work on-site in the Katonah, New York office for 35-40 hours per week.
Proficiency in administrative tasks related to shipping, tagging, and tracking packages.
Ability to participate in garment fittings and translate changes into technical documentation.