Product Development Specialist

Location: Framingham, MassachusettsJob Type: ContractCompensation Range: $25 - 29 per hourWe're looking for a motivated team player to join our Product Development team, helping create and deliver trend-right, private label apparel. You'll collaborate across departments, manage vendor relationships, and stay ahead of market trends to ensure timely, high-quality product launches. Responsibilities:Works with Product Development Team on the development and approval of private label apparel, in this case Ladies Sleepwear. Develops and executes product based upon vision and void directed by the Merchants and Manager to ensure the timely shipment of quality, trend right product. Develops strong customer service and working relationships with Agents, Buyer Vendors and other inter-departmental associates. Regularly shops all levels of stores including our own and competitors for fashion, trends, color direction and value.Develops strong working relationships and communication skills.Ensures styling details and product standards are clearly communicated and understood by Agents/Vendors. Facilitates problem resolution in a timely manner.Coordinates the development process according to time and action deadlines.Develops an understanding of how to create achievable programs and how to add efficiencies while working with the Manager and team.Works with technical design and design to ensure that the product styling and fit is consistent with current market trends. Works with their Managers, the Agents and Vendors to develop new techniques and concept samples.Works closely with the Sourcing Team.Reviews all submits received from vendors for compliance to standards. Communicates technically achievable direction to the vendors on how to correct color, strike offs, components, and samples. Consults Product Manager or team members for functional guidance as necessary.Assists in monitoring delivery and production flow according to the Time & Action deadlines. Monitors WIP reports with Product Development team, Agents, and Vendors to ensure on time delivery for all programs.Approves submits including trims, dips, print strike offs, fabric quality and samples against established standards.Resolves issues as they arise in accordance to the Time and Action calendar.Ability to prioritize work load.Acts with integrity.Recommends methods to improve the product construction and quality. Qualifications:Degree in Fashion/Home Product Design and/or Merchandising.Minimum of 2+ years Product Development experience.PC skills including Microsoft Office, BeProduct, Sharepoint.Broad-based knowledge of garment specifications, including clothing construction, grading, etc.Knowledge of garment testing standards and protocols.Effective communication skills.Strong math skills.Ability to communicate and interpret conceptual design ideas.Strong interpersonal skills.Works well in a team environment.Ability to handle multiple projects in a fast pace environment.Strong organizational and follow-through skills. Skills: Fashion DesignMerchandisingMicrosoft ExcelMathSharepointJOBID: Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.At Cella, a randstad digital company, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Cella by randstad digital offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility). This posting is open for thirty (30) days.PandoLogic. Category:Marketing & Biz Dev, Location:Framingham, MA-01701