Product Development Assistant

Company: Chef Works Inc
Location: Poway
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Overall: The ideal candidate would be currently attending or have completed fashion/design school and is passionate about learning the life of the design world. Essential Functions:

• Assists with Flat and line sketches.
• Assists Product Development Managers in overseeing all time and action calendars.
• Assists manager in meetings with taking proficient notes and providing recaps.
• Coordinate the development of design concepts and prototypes, ensuring proper, timely execution, adherence to brand standards.
• Tracks samples throughout the development process. Maintains accurate reports.
• Contribute potential new ideas and concepts for product and development process.
• Research of competitors and industry leaders.
• Gathers and enters data into departmental spreadsheets/PLM.
• Assists with gathering material to create inspiration boards and online research of trends and colors for the industry.
• Assists with the coordination of samples for photo shoots and special product requests.
• Supports the Product Development team in organizing development samples for the team.
• Assists with the coordination and planning of Focus groups internally and externally.
• Works on specific projects assigned by Product Managers, which can include research, data/ materials gathering and basic analysis.
• Assists organizing design room, fabrics and trims.
• Attention to detail is pertinent to this position.
• Upholds the Chef Works core values. Minimum Qualifications:
• Associates degree in Product Development/ Fashion/ Design or related or equivalent work experience.
• 3 or more year's progressive administrative experience in an apparel or product development setting. Garment construction and textile experience, including fabrics and trims is a plus.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the following:
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to adapt to rapidly changing priorities
• Strong organizational skills
• PC knowledge to include intermediate use of Excel, Word, Outlook and database programs. Intermediate proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Skills to work as a team member and in openly sharing
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and in meeting schedules and deadlines.
• Multi-Task Physical Requirements: Occasional lifting of 20 - 30# or less (less than 5% of the time) generally at waist level, some above/below waist, none above shoulders. Must be able to do deskwork, which includes computer work for extended periods of time. Position also requires use of telephone (to include videoconferencing). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and color vision. PI172938655

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