Design Associate, Trim & R&D

Location:

Secaucus, New Jersey

Job Summary:

The Design Associate, Trim & R&D supports the day-to-day operational needs of the R&D team, ensuring accuracy, organization, and timely updates across all development tools. This role is responsible for maintaining fabric and trim (including marketing trims) development data, tracking testing, and updating seasonal charts. The Design Assistant plays a key role in facilitating cross-functional communication, managing development workflows, and ensuring all materials, systems, and documentation remain current, accurate, and aligned with seasonal timelines.

The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, organized, and able to effectively manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced product development environment.

Responsibilities:

Key Accountabilities:

Support the day-to-day operational needs of the R&D team, ensuring accuracy, organization, and timely updates across all development tools

Maintain fabric and trim (including marketing trims) development data, testing trackers, and seasonal charts

Create and maintain seasonal order trackers in Share Point Update  seasonal master charts with newly landed fabrications and trims

Upload newly landed trim images into PLM and ensure all associated data is accurately captured

Create Seasonal Denim Wash, Non-SAP, S/D, and 3rd Party License Collaboration colors in PLMUpdate, create, and maintain Label & Packaging PLM codes, including uploading images

Track test reports, ensuring results are entered into shared testing charts and flagged appropriately

Maintain the Fabric Attribute Chart to ensure all fabric details remain current and accurate

Monitor Miro boards daily during PSY ordering deadlines and update corresponding trackers

Communicate with cross-functional teams including Design, Sourcing, and overseas partners on ongoing fabric and trim development

Participate in Packaging & Label R&D emails and meetings to stay informed of developments and production issues

Schedule mill and vendor appointments and manage all follow-up actions post-meeting

Send replenishment color chiclets to HK or Pakistan Color Room when requested

Maintain fabric and trim libraries and seasonal fabric binders, ensuring organization and accuracy of materials

Maintain existing Design Label Guides and update them for new developments

Support new developments and special project labels through approval and upload final images into PLMDemonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry and tracking

Manage and prioritize multiple tasks across fast-moving development calendars

Maintain strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to follow-up and documentation

Communicate effectively and collaborate across cross-functional teams

Demonstrate proficiency in PLM systems, SharePoint, Miro, and Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced preferred)

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Textile Development, Product Development, Merchandising, or a related field preferred1–3 years of relevant experience in apparel design, product development, or R&D support (internships included)
Familiarity with fabric and trim development processes within the apparel industry strongly preferred

Experience working with global teams or overseas vendors is a plus Skills & Behaviors:

Detail-oriented with a strong focus on data integrity

Highly organized and process-driven with the ability to multitask

Adaptable and able to work under tight deadlines

Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills

Proactive problem-solver with a strong sense of ownership

Hourly/Salary $50,000.00 - $ Salaryo Benefits include:
Bonus eligible (depending on role), Paid Time Off, Employee Discount, 401(k) and company match, Wellness Reimbursement, Adoption Assistance, free backup care (for kids, pets & the elderly), choice of health insurance plans, company-paid life/AD&D, short and long term disability, a variety of voluntary benefits and an employee assistance program. Benefit offerings are subject to change and vary by role/level for each position.

Respective waiting periods may apply to certain benefit offerings.

The Children's Place is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
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