The Product Development Assistant will support the Product Development team and help bring designs to life by managing product from initial concept through final production. The ideal candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and eager to learn. This individual should be a strong multitasker with solid communication and time management skills.
Our Product Development team partners closely with Design, Merchandising and Sales in licensed and private label businesses in the Infants and Children’s space.
The Product Development Assistant will provide day-to-day support to the team by helping manage samples, track timelines, maintain systems, and assist with follow-up throughout the development process.
Responsibilities
- Create product documentation using Centric PLM system and other tools to communicate product expectations to manufacturing partners. Continue to manage product development process via PLM throughout the product lifecycle.
- Support Product Development, Design, and Merchandising teams to help maintain development calendars across multiple overlapping seasons.
- Assist with fabric and trim requests and help track sample timelines and approvals.
- Enter and update sample requests, comments, and data in PLM systems.
- Communicate with factories regarding lab dips, strike-offs, fabrics, and sample status updates.
- Organize and track incoming and outgoing samples.
- Maintain accurate records, spreadsheets, and development documents.
- Help prepare materials for meetings and presentations as needed.
- Assist with measurement and fitting all product samples utilizing construction specs and size charts provided.
- Provide additional administrative and project support leadership and the broader team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising or related field.
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant corporate experience and/or strong internships within the apparel industry.
- Understanding of sock construction or product development in accessories is a plus.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Comfortable building relationships with cross-functional teams, vendors, and mills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite and willingness to learn PLM system, prior Centric experience a plus.
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently.
- Motivated, proactive, adaptable, and eager to learn.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
Additional Details
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k) with match, paid vacation, and paid sick/personal leave.
- Hybrid work environment.
- Goldbug is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Fashion Design, Merchandising, or related field.
- Minimum of 1 year relevant corporate experience and/or strong apparel internships.
- Proficient in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
- Willingness to learn PLM systems (prior Centric PLM experience a plus).
- Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Comfortable building relationships with cross-functional teams, vendors, and mills.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to work quickly and efficiently; motivated, proactive, and adaptable.
- Understanding of sock construction or accessories product development.
What We Do
Founded in 1968, GoldBug is one of the largest branded suppliers of infant and children’s products in the U.S. Our products focus on quality, safety, and style to make life a little easier and a lot more fun for families. Even as an established company, innovation is at our core. We launched our debut bootie in 1968 and patented the first infant head support in 1979, which led us to today’s extensive line of baby shoes, socks, accessories, and travel staples. Retail partnerships with Walmart, Target, Kohl’s, and Amazon make it easy for parents to find GoldBug products in stores and online. Much of our momentum is due to work behind the scenes through licensing and private-label partnerships, which started with Carter’s 30 years ago. As a trusted brand partner, we also create products for Fruit of the Loom, OshKosh B'gosh, Cat & Jack, Cloud Island, Wonder Nation, Jumping Beans, and formerly Eddie Bauer and Disney. GoldBug is a privately held, woman-owned company based in Denver, Colorado. Our hybrid office environment is collaborative while providing team members with ownership and autonomy, making for fun and fulfilling work. Our supportive workplace environment puts GoldBug’s families first—from providing doula stipends to offering Summer Fridays—to maximize quality time with loved ones. GoldBug’s commitment to families goes beyond baby products or workplace perks as a staunch advocate for maternal health. Most notably, our Healthy Beginnings Program provides financial support to Colorado’s expecting mothers in need. GoldBug is also a proud sponsor of March of Dimes’ It Starts With Mom program and has joined forces with 7-time Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix, raising awareness for improving maternal health outcomes in the U.S. - - - Do you want to be part of continuing GoldBug’s 50+ year history? Apply for one of our open roles or learn more about GoldBug’s commitment to maternal health at goldbug.com
