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Steve Madden · 2 weeks ago

Product Development Associate, International Handbags

New York, NY

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$26/hr - $31.25/hr

1+ years exp

Steve Madden is a well-known footwear and accessories brand, and they are seeking a Product Development Associate to support their International Handbag Team throughout the design and development lifecycle. The role involves assisting in the design process, maintaining seasonal materials, and coordinating with factories to ensure timely delivery of samples and materials.

ApparelFashionRetailShoes

Responsibilities

Support the design and development process of handbags from concept through final sample, ensuring design intent and technical accuracy are maintained throughout

Assist in the preparation and ongoing updates of seasonal trend boards and color palettes to reflect evolving concepts and market direction

Create and maintain seasonal CAD decks, and update existing CADs and specification sheets in Egnyte as needed

Track the development progress and raw material status each season, ensuring timely follow-ups with cross-functional partners and factories

Help maintain seasonal development books by factory and organize all incoming and outgoing samples with accurate tracking of status and approvals across development stages

Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines with support and resources as needed

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

Technical designing

Open and distribute daily packages; unpack, label, and manage incoming samples to ensure seamless processing

Coordinate the shipment of samples and development materials to and from overseas factories and internal partners, ensuring timely and accurate delivery

Assist in the maintenance of technical packages, including construction details, measurements, and revisions in response to development changes or factory feedback

Communicate basic technical updates and clarifications to factories, under the guidance of senior team members

Maintain seasonal material cards and maintain the organization of seasonal reference samples and archives

Oversee the Handbag Design Archive Closet, ensuring all samples and materials are properly labeled, stored, and cataloged for future use

Support in organizing and preparing reference sample shipments to factories, categorized by season and collection

Qualification

Technical designingAdobe IllustratorProduct developmentPhotoshopPLM systemsInterpersonal skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skillsTime managementDetail-orientedCommunication skills