Assistant, Product Development

rag & bone

Jun 24, 2024

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Entry & Junior Level
Product
$50K - $55K
New York

Requirements

Highly organized.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work closely with cross functional partners.
Problem solving skills.
Bachelor’s degree.
Internship experience in a related field is a plus, but not a requirement.

Responsibilities

Development:
Work cross functionally with Design, Tech, and Pattern Markers to launch styles into development.
Build all styles and detailed BOM’s in internal style management system.
Build and maintain seasonal Master WIP that monitors various steps in product lifecycle (development-production)
Ensure that all garment details are organized and communicated to factories for accurate costing.
Facilitate the shipment of any sample materials (proto-SMS)
Launch seasonal trials with vendors and ensure timely delivery.
Partner with vendors, TD, and sample rooms to ensure deadlines are met for protos and SMS.
Communicate progress/ETA’s for all samples cross functionally
Maintain BOM’s throughout development process.
Review, facilitate and track pre-market SMS alterations.
Build strong cross functional relationships with Design, Merchandising, Tech Design
Costing Management:
Collect and confirm all cost sheets (proto-final bulk)
Work with vendors to update cost sheets as needed.
Enter cost details into internal style management system.
Production:
Help with confirming to bulk meetings with tech & design teams.
Maintain/Update bulk PO’s with x-factory, delivery date and final costing
Help maintain seasonal Master WIP throughout production.
Communicate daily with vendors.
Monitor sample timing for all PPS, TOP’s, bulk shipments.
Monitor quality standards throughout production process.
Trouble shoot potential issues and partner cross functionally to find a solution.
Help to fill out any seasonal product knowledge for our ecommerce team.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of an Assistant Product Manager at rag & bone?

An Assistant Product Manager at rag & bone is responsible for supporting the development and production of Denim products. This includes assisting in the coordination of product samples, communicating with vendors, and tracking production timelines.

What qualifications are required for this entry-level position?

We are looking for a highly organized individual with excellent communication skills to join our team as an Assistant Product Manager. A background in fashion or product development is preferred but not required.

What opportunities for growth are available within the Product Development team at rag & bone?

As an Assistant Product Manager, there are opportunities to gain valuable experience in the development and production of fashion products. With hard work and dedication, there may be potential for advancement within the Product Development team at rag & bone.

rag & bone

Fashion & Arts

Industry

501-1000

Employees

2002

Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

From its origins in New York in 2002, rag & bone instantaneously distinguished itself by combining British heritage with directional, modern design. Today, the brand has become synonymous with innately wearable clothing that innovatively melds classic tailoring with an edgy yet understated New York aesthetic. Inspired by a desire to create beautifully constructed clothes, rag & bone prides itself in the time-honored techniques of supremely skilled, local manufacturers at some of the oldest factories in the country. The importance of quality, expert craftsmanship and attention to detail resonated deeply, informing the brand’s core philosophy. With a downtown sensibility, signature clean silhouettes and an inherent integrity, rag & bone continuously redefines urban style. In 2007, rag & bone won the Swarovski Award for emerging talent in Menswear and in 2010, the brand was bestowed the industry’s most prestigious honor when named Menswear Designer of the Year by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). rag & bone offers a full range of men’s and women’s ready to wear, /JEAN, Standard Issue, footwear and accessories collections. rag & bone operates 35 stores worldwide, ten of which are in New York City. Stores are also located in Washington, D.C.; Boston, Massachusetts; Dallas, Texas; Los Angeles, California; Greenwich, Connecticut; Aspen, Colorado; and Bal Harbour, Florida. International stores are located in London, UK; Tokyo, Japan; Bangkok, Thailand; Taipei, Taiwan and Hong Kong. rag & bone is also available in boutiques and department stores in over 53 countries worldwide.