PD & Production Support, Accessories

Overview

Position Title: PD & Production Support, Accessories (Temporary)

Reporting to

Title:

Senior Manager, Product Development & Production, Accessories

Summary: As PD & Production Support, Accessories, you will provide day‑to‑day support to the Senior Manager and the broader PD & Production team for our handbags and small leather goods (SLG) business. This temporary position focuses on maintaining accurate calendars and trackers, coordinating samples and materials, and supporting the administrative and organizational needs of the development process from concept through pre‑production.

• Maintain and update development and production calendars, flagging any dates at risk to the Senior Manager.
• Track sample submissions (prototype, SMS, and pre‑production) and keep BOM and tech pack files organized and current.
• Coordinate the intake, labeling, and distribution of physical samples, materials, and hardware components between design, development, and vendors.
• Support communication flow between internal partners (design, development, merchandising) and external partners (manufacturers, material and hardware suppliers), routing requests and following up on outstanding items.
• Prepare meeting materials and take notes during prototype, SMS, BOM, and pre‑production meetings; track follow‑up action items to completion.
• Assist with data entry and file maintenance in RLM (or equivalent PLM system), ensuring style, costing, and material information is accurate and up to date.
• Help compile factory cost sheets and costing comparisons for the Senior Manager's review.
• Support vendor communication for sample and bulk delivery status updates, escalating delays or issues promptly.
• Assist with quality and returns documentation, and help compile materials for seasonal hindsight meetings.
• Conduct research support for sourcing needs, including compiling information on potential new suppliers.
• Provide general administrative support to the Senior Manager, including scheduling, filing, and ad hoc project support.

• 2‑4 years of experience in accessories product development, production, or a related fashion/apparel coordination role; internship experience considered.
• Interest in handbags and small leather goods construction, materials, and production processes.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail; comfortable managing multiple trackers and deadlines at once.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills; comfortable coordinating across internal teams and external vendors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook; familiarity with RLM or a similar PLM system is a plus.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment and adapt to shifting priorities.
• A proactive, team‑oriented approach with the flexibility to take on new tasks as needed.
• This is a temporary position; availability for the full duration of the assignment is required.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer M/D/F/V

In compliance with the New York City salary transparency requirements, the potential hourly rate for this position is from $40 to $45, which represents a range commensurate with experience, knowledge, and skills required.