Product Development Assistant

Brief Description JOB SUMMARY

Bring great ideas to life. Weissman is looking for a Product Development Assistant to join our Product Development team and gain hands‑on experience bringing products from concept to completion. In this entry‑level role, you’ll be at the center of the development process, helping manage product information, track samples, and prepare products for fittings, photography, and other key milestones.

You’ll collaborate with teams across Design, Technical Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, and Sample Operations while learning how creative ideas become finished products. From keeping development details organized to making sure the right samples are in the right place at the right time, your work will help keep the entire process moving forward.

If you’re highly organized, detail-oriented, and excited to start a career in fashion or product development, this is an opportunity to learn the business, build your skills, and play a hands‑on role in bringing Weissman products to life.

Product Development Assistant

St. Louis, Missouri (Hybrid)

70% On-Site

30% Work-from-Home

At Weissman, located in St. Louis, Missouri, we’ve been the heartbeat of the dance community for 60 incredible years. As a privately held, medium-sized company, we’re not just another manufacturer - we’re the driving force behind the dance industry’s most stunning costumes and dancewear. From digital sketch to delivered product, we handle every step in‑house, infusing passion and expertise into every creation.

What drives us? Our extraordinary team! We’ve cultivated a talent base skilled in merchandising, marketing, design, and more, constantly investing in our people, products, and technology to stay ahead.

Why join us? Because here, you’re not just an employee - you’re a valued member of a passionate community dedicated to making dreams a reality. We’re not just creating costumes and dancewear; we’re empowering performances, sparking creativity, and celebrating the artistry of dance.

If you’re ready to unleash your creativity, be part of something bigger, and make an impact in an exciting, dynamic industry, Weissman is the place for you. Come, let’s dance towards a future where dreams take center stage.

• Maintain accurate product development information, documentation, and records within PLM/PDM systems.
• Update style details, materials, and other product information throughout the development process.
• Track development and photo samples through each stage of the product development lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate sample statuses and communicate updates to help keep development timelines on track.
• Coordinate sample intake, labeling, organization, and distribution across teams.
• Prepare and organize samples for fittings, internal reviews, photography, and other key development milestones.
• Help ensure photo and development samples are delivered accurately and on time to support photography, marketing, and product adoption needs.
• Maintain organized seasonal development files and documentation so product information remains accurate and accessible.
• Partner with Design, Technical Design, Merchandising, Sourcing, and Sample Operations to coordinate the movement of samples and product information.
• Provide day‑to‑day administrative and coordination support to the Product Development team, helping ensure details are captured and deadlines are met.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Apparel, Fashion Merchandising, Product Development, or a related field is preferred.

Less than one year of experience in apparel product development, product coordination, fashion operations, or a related area.

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to keep multiple projects and details moving simultaneously.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accurate product and sample information.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to shifting priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven development environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple…