Associate Product Developer, Lingerie & Apparel

Description

The Associate Product Developer is an individual contributor responsible for coordinating and supporting the development and execution of product from initial design intent through production. This role partners closely with Design, Technical Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, regional offices, and external vendor partners to ensure product development milestones are executed accurately and on time.

The Associate Product Developer manages day-to-day development activities including sample requests and tracking, tech pack and BOM updates, color sample execution, vendor communication, and maintenance of product information within Centric PLM. This role is responsible for identifying and troubleshooting development issues, escalating risks when needed, and ensuring clear communication across cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities within a fast-paced product development environment. They demonstrate strong follow-through, sound problem-solving skills, and the ability to build effective working relationships with both internal teams and external vendor partners.

• Coordinate Tech Pack pass-off to vendor partners and ensure all required development information is communicated accurately and timely
• Manage vendor questions and callouts, partnering with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve issues
• Follow up on sample ETAs and maintain accurate sample tracking throughout the development process
• Coordinate and execute BOM changes and updates throughout development
• Identify potential delays or risks to sample delivery and proactively communicate/escalate as needed

• Coordinate Color Sample requests with vendor partners based on seasonal development calendars and business needs
• Manage vendor questions, callouts, and issues related to color sample development
• Follow up on sample ETAs and maintain accurate tracking through receipt and review
• Partner with cross-functional teams and regional offices to troubleshoot issues and ensure samples are received on time

• Maintain accurate development data within Centric PLM and external development tracking tools/charts
• Coordinate vendor communication related to assortment changes, development shifts, and changes to product direction
• Partner with Design, Technical Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, regional teams, and other cross-functional partners to troubleshoot development issues
• Follow up with vendors and regional teams to ensure development milestones and sample deliveries remain on track
• Monitor development calendars and proactively identify potential risks to key milestones
• Support the team in maintaining visibility to style status, open issues, and upcoming deliverables
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to simplify and improve product development processes

• Maintain and update BOMs within Centric PLM
• Maintain CC Charts
• Complete required style data entry and maintenance
• Create and manage sample requests
• Maintain Risk Level updates based on current development status
• Maintain Floorset updates and other required seasonal/style attributes
• Ensure product information is accurate and aligned across Centric PLM and supporting development tools

Attend and actively participate in weekly and seasonal cross-functional meetings, including:

• CFT Team Meetings
• Proto Pass-Off Meetings
• Weekly Fittings
• Color Blitz & Details Meetings
• Milestone Meetings
• Assortment Meetings

The Associate Product Developer is expected to capture and communicate relevant actions from these meetings and follow through on assigned development items.

While this is an individual contributor role, the Associate Product Developer may support broader team development through:

• New Hire Training and Onboarding
• Sharing process and product development knowledge with team members
• Supporting Individual Development Plans and team development initiatives
• Providing coverage and support across the team during peak business periods