Position Overview:
The Sample Assistant will report to the Product Development Specialist. An ideal candidate will be hardworking, organized, highly communicative and enthusiastic to be joining our team. As a member of our high performing development team, your role is to support the Development and Technical Design teams for all seasons and capsules.
Primary Job Responsibilities:
• Receive, log ang organize all incoming samples from Domestic and International suppliers.
• Notify and distribute samples to the appropriate team members across Technical Design, Sales and Marketing.
• Track all SMS and PHOTO samples PO's to ensure key milestones are achieved for Wholesale, Ecommerce and Campaign dates.
• Track all raw materials, trims, tests for development to sample maker, offshore and domestic suppliers for sampling.
• Support Technical Design through fit sample tracking.
• Share tech packs, fabric information and line sheets with sample maker.
• Archive dated samples.
• Build strong, dynamic, and synergistic relationships with cross-functional partners; Technical Design, Product Development, Wholesale, Ecommerce and Production.
• Attend weekly fittings.
• Attend / contribute to Ecommerce photo shoots to ensure product accuracy.
• Adherence to calendar and all key milestones.
Education/Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree in fashion
• A minimum of one year in the fashion industry
• High attention to detail
• Comprehension of fabric, trim and construction terminology
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment balancing many tasks and deadlines
• Organization, time management and strong communication skills are essential
• Enthusiastic and willing to learn and take on new challenges
• Self-starter and positive attitude
• Excellent computer skills including G-Suite, Excel and Adobe Illustrator
• Experience with PLM software a plus
• Loving Frankies Bikinis is always a plus.
Salary Range:
The hourly rate salary range for this position is $19-23 per hour. Actual salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, candidate's related work experience. This position also is eligible for benefits.
About Frankies Bikinis:
Frankies Bikinis is a global online destination for fashion-forward swimwear founded in 2012 by Francesca Aiello. Known for high-end fabrics, fashion forward shapes, and cheeky bottoms, our bikinis look great on everybody. Since the company's inception, the brand has evolved into a lifestyle brand, expanding product offerings to include apparel, beauty, and footwear. Frankies Bikinis' designs can be found in better retail boutiques including Victoria's Secret, Revolve, Intermix, Free People, Kith, and Browns. The largest selection of Frankies Bikinis can be found at .
We're a fast-paced, highly-collaborative, customer-centric, swimwear-loving and solutions-oriented team. We're also big fans of dogs, snacks, and not taking ourselves too seriously. We're always looking for intelligent, kind, and passionate and ambitious people to join us and help us bring our amazing products to the world.
Everyone is welcome at Frankies Bikinis - we're passionate about building a team that reflects the diversity of our community and creating an environment where our differences are celebrated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
Why Join Us?
Our team is made up of friendly, funny, welcoming, low-ego, and passionate people who also happen to be great at what they do. We all know the people you work with can make or break a job and so we go to great lengths to protect this amazing culture.
We have a hybrid remote work model where we expect you to be in the office 4 days per week, Monday - Thursday
We work hard but are well-rounded. Breaks to pet dogs, hang with coworkers, and, if you are in the office, leaving at a reasonable time is encouraged.
Care about growth? So do we. We have tons of exciting growth opportunities for our amazingly talented team. Not the type of place where you wait for your boss to quit before you can get promoted. New projects and business needs pop up all the time, and we always look internally first.
All the other stuff you'd expect - great benefits including fully company-paid health insurance, a 401k plan with company matching, fun team outings, great product discounts and much more.